Food

At $27 each, they might be LA’s most expensive tamales — but are they worth it?

A wave of high-end chefs are experimenting with the traditional tamales recipe, introducing premium ingredients and global influences.

A sauced tamal served in a shallow pool of rich red chile sauce, topped with fresh greens and sliced red onion.

Helms Bakery closes down again, just one year after being resurrected

Owner cites challenging operating environment for restaurants in Los Angeles as primary reason.

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From Taylor's to Dear John's: Angelenos are obsessed with old-school steakhouses

Eric Wareheim's new book is a love letter to wood-paneled rooms, veteran servers and America's enduring steakhouse obsession.

an old time looking dining room with red walls and tiffany lights; there are elegantly dressed people sitting at tables with white tablecloths.

Restaurants in El Sereno release a food passport to explore local eats

It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.

How the turkey trotted its way onto our Thanksgiving tables — and into our lexicon

Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.

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How Orange County became an unlikely bagel hotspot

Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.

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Overhead view of several open-face bagels topped with different spreads, including egg salad with half a boiled egg, heirloom tomatoes with cucumbers and capers, and a poke-style mix with seaweed salad, smoked fish, onions, and roe, all arranged on parchment.

Quick Thanksgiving tips from LA’s vegan butcher

Meat-free folks at your table? Here’s how to feed everyone this holiday.

A wooden table has a Thanksgiving spread on it; a light skinned hand on the left holds a glass with cranberry juice in it; another light skinned hand on the right holds a knife, about to cut into a pumpkin pie. There's also a braided bread on a colorful cloth, and autumn leaves scattered about.

You've never had a Thanksgiving like this: 5 LA eateries reimagining the holiday

L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.

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Overhead shot of a Korean-inspired feast with sliced grilled meat, lettuce wraps, jeon pancakes, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, green beans, small rolls, fried veggies, and a molded dessert on a wooden table.

Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year

Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.

A SGV food cart serves Chinese crepes fresh to order for $10 — just like home

I had jianbing guozi in China many years ago and have been searching for something similar in the SGV. I might have found it on a dusty side street in Rowland Heights.

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An egg wrap with a fried, crunchy dumpling wrap sticking out from inside.

9 places to enjoy Thanksgiving in LA for $100 per person (or less)

Skip the stress and mess and go out without breaking the bank

A roasted turkey with all the trimmings is sitting at the center of a round table on a white tablecloth; next to it are different side dishes with salads and green vegetables, as well as cocktail glasses filled with an icy clear liquid

For a few weeks only, a rare culinary ingredient is sold at this K-town restaurant

Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisine

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Three fresh pine mushrooms with thick, cream-colored stems and mottled brown caps rest on a bed of long green pine needles, highlighting their earthy texture and seasonal rarity.

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