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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 new ordinance applies to certain grocers operating in the city and has led to some self-checkout lanes to shutter.
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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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Moonbridge Doughnut Studio creates pop culture-inspired designs, including from “Spirited Away” and “The Office.”
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It all starts in one LA factory, a slice of carnivore heaven.
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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.
From European restaurants serving pasta to Korean restaurants inscribing menus on gourds, food can provide a lens to see Koreatown’s development over time.
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Jessica Lin teaches BIPOC Angelenos how to search for edible plants in the city.
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A bevy of new supper clubs lets you connect with strangers while eating a top-notch meal.
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Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
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Food editor Gab Chabrán visits Silver Lake to try a diverse array of delicious offerings, including innovative Mexican seafood creations, Hong Kong-style French toast, and enough pizza, tacos and burgers to fill you up for another edition of Cheap Fast Eats.
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Los Angeles-based restaurant owners rejoice as a new ordinance makes its way to the city council.
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The new season of LAist Studios' WILD podcast is a fictional rom-com set in Southeast L.A. Diners play a big role in fostering conversation between the shows' two hosts this season. Here are host Erick Galindo's must-visit L.A. diners — whether you like breakfast or not.
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Plant-based diets are as popular as ever, but restaurants in Los Angeles featuring all-vegan menus are struggling to make ends meet.
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Business friendly changes to requirements for restaurants to open outdoor dining spaces were approved by the city planning commission. Now the city council needs to vote.
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The new season of LAist Studios' WILD podcast is a fictional rom-com set in Southeast L.A. Donuts play a big role in episode two of the show. Here are some of our favorite, wildly creative, and iconic donut shops in Los Angeles.
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Going to Coachella but looking for something outside the regular festival fare? We've got you covered with a round-up of local restaurants and eateries.
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For a while it looked like alfresco dining was under threat — but the mayor is making her views known.
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The ways to celebrate Passover is as diverse as LA's population
