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A new location is set to open on the Westside later this year.Listen 7:10 -
I had plenty of food in my two freezers. So why did my credit card bill point to so much takeout? I had to make a change. -
Every year, Kansha Creamery's flavor contest gives kids the opportunity to turn their ideas into sweet, sweet frozen reality.Listen 4:12
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The beloved ice cream was discontinued in 2022. The Salt & Straw ice cream chain is aiming to improve on our childhood memories with a new version.
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It all starts in one LA factory, a slice of carnivore heaven.
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Moonbridge Doughnut Studio creates pop culture-inspired designs, including from “Spirited Away” and “The Office.”
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Grocer Amy Tran survived nearly two decades, but then came rising rent, thefts, pandemic losses and a family crisis.Listen 4:59
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Northeast Los Angeles is full of new-school pizza joints, so we decided to check them out.
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Ube may be one of America's favorite flavors right now, but this purple phenomenon has ancient rootsFrom survival crop to social media sensation, the 11,000-year journey of the purple yam — and the Filipino-American entrepreneurs who made it happen.
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L.A.’s favorite “New York-style Chinese food” restaurant has found a new location just down the street from its original spot.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.Listen 4:08
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The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem.
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European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
Our friends at KCRW are bringing together a lot of pie-makers for their annual PieFest & Contest. It’s all going down this weekend in Griffith Park.
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Yes, we all know about animal-style. But how about combining two different off-the-menu items — or even items from different fast food chains?
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Our quest to find the most popular cheeseburger in the land, voted on by you
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A team of highly acclaimed chefs is converging on Long Beach to pay homage to Mexican regional dishes
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Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.
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What happens when you combine Taco Bell and Cheez-Its? LAist Food Editor Gab Chabrán, a big fan of the orange snack, tried it out at a Demolition Man-influenced influencer event.
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Here are the 16 most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the Tasty 8!
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Rocky’s Matcha, a “traveling tea house” based in L.A., is known for its pop ups at arts and culture events around the world. The 2-year-old brand is also loved locally, but the founder hasn’t quit his corporate 9-to-5.
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Cheap Fast Eats makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley. This time, we’re checking out the Canoga Park and Winnetka neighborhoods.
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Raul and his wife Rosa opened their first Cuban bakery storefront in 1976 in Echo Park.
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The State of California has banned “junk fees.” Here's what that means for your next restaurant bill.
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Here are the most popular cheeseburgers across the region. Vote to keep your favorite in the running as we whittle them down to the top 16!
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Poutine, the Quebecois cousin of chili fries, isn’t easy to find in Southern California, but there are a few places that are nailing the basics and adding their own twist.
