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Food Friday
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Can't do much about 2023, except reflect. Did you drink more than you cared to? Then join those of us doing Dry January. You might find out that sobriety is even fun, thanks to these delicious no-booze cocktails. -
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Paris Rezaie ships her specialty cookies all over the U.S. and Canada for the traditional Persian springtime celebration.
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We discuss breakfast, lunch and dinner in this often overlooked Westside neighborhood.
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Seafood City's Late Night Madness transforms a Filipino grocery store into a dance party and street food experience.
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Newly opened Caféina in West L.A., operated by the Women’s March Foundation, is offering drinks like the Gloria Steinem Latte.Listen 3:52
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The pantry was previously stationed outside of Ramirez Meat Market and now has a new home in Boyle Heights.
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From European restaurants serving pasta to Korean restaurants inscribing menus on gourds, food can provide a lens to see Koreatown’s development over time.Listen 5:45
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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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An investigation from the New York Times published Saturday detailed troubling incidents of past abuse by Noma's star chef, René Redzepi.
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A new location is set to open on the Westside later this year.Listen 7:10
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From Nick’s Cafe in Chinatown to patio brunch on the Sunset Strip, here’s where to grab breakfast and still catch the runners on the “Stadium to the Stars” course.
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.
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Going out to eat becomes a whole different ballgame when you introduce kids into the picture. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Southern California, according to LAist readers and listeners.Listen 15:45
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It's fighting talk, but LAist associate food editor Gab Chabrán says his hometown's combo of newcomers making waves and old timers making faves hits the spot.
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Your favorite LA outdoor restaurant patio is safe — for now — as the permitting deadline is extendedThe city’s emergency al-fresco program, which allowed restaurants to open outdoor dining areas with minimal red tape, was due to sunset this week. Then, the Mayor stepped in.
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In a city that's exploding with excellent bakeries, deciding where to go for that croissant or cupcake can be a challenge. You told us your fave raves
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Five of our favorite cool drinks to get you through the high temps
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We head to O.C.'s Fountain Valley to find some delicious bites that are easy on the wallet.
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When you want to chant for Team USA this summer, here’s where to gather with like-minded sports fans.
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A look inside the ghost kitchens popping up all around Los Angeles, making food delivery apps even more efficient - and automated.
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As the summer sizzles, LAist is gearing up for an Ice Cream Social event that promises diverse and compelling flavors from our favorite local independent ice cream makers around L.A. Picture this: a calm, creamy oasis in the city's heart. It's all happening on Wednesday, July 31, at The Crawford in Pasadena.
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A comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really).
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Going out to eat with a big group is all fun and games until the server brings the check. What's the best way to determine how to split the bill?Listen 23:24
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A new book explores how food gets from a farm to your table, and how it changed how produce thrives in California.
