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After a public outpour of support, Cole’s says it's delaying its final closing date to November. -
Join us on Sept. 18 for our live event with Kiano Moju, author of AfriCali, recipes from my Jikoni. -
The food hall announced it will shut its doors in November.
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The Palisades Fire was just the first hardship the restaurant faced. A mudslide in February has meant a long, soggy road to reopening.
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L.A. and coffee are synonymous, but how does it compare to other major U.S. cities?Listen 3:56
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The breakfast burrito served up at Torrance Memorial Hospital is hearty, fresh — and cheap.
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With several locations across LA, fans love Win-Dow’s tasty smashburgers — closely followed by their great prices.
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The 88-member Los Angeles County Brewers Guild has twice been awarded top honors in the state's competition.
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Greenbar Distillery wants to make your home cocktail a breeze.
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It’s the cheeseburger event of the summer this weekend at Smorgasburg LA.
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Miến gà, a chicken and glass noodle soup, is comfort in a bowl for many in the Vietnamese diaspora.
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Both businesses and customers say they're generally supportive of the law.
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The fair attracts over 1 million visitors a year and many days sell out, so plan accordingly if you have your heart set on a particular day.
The 535-pound giant was purchased in Tokyo as part of an annual tradition. About 30 pounds of it was flown to L.A. It was sold out in two days.
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The Pasadena restaurateur and candy maker, known for her sea salt caramels and community spirit, has died.Listen 0:37
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Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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From diasporic cuisines to smaller portions, here's what's bubbling up.
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Starting in 2026, California tortillas will contain folic acid to help prevent birth defects—a change aimed at closing a gap for Latina mothers.
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The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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Some of the best chefs and eateries in Los Angeles are elevating the portable masa meal to Michelin levels.
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Walk past that bottle of Josh and stock up on one from L.A. winemakers who love the region as much as you do.
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An LAist correspondent's recipe for the simmered, holiday fruit punch from Mexico and Central America — and the meaning behind it.
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A Jersey breakfast icon lands in Hermosa Beach.
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December can be a stressful time of year, but these specialty sips and festive teas will have you fa-la-la-la-la-ing in love with the season all over again.
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Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.Listen 3:44
