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Food Friday
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Eric Wareheim's new book is a love letter to wood-paneled rooms, veteran servers and America's enduring steakhouse obsession. -
Down south, a group of bagel makers is quietly generating excitement in the bagel-verse.Listen 0:49 -
L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.Listen 0:46
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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.Listen 1:00
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The annual reopening marks a fresh chapter for the downtown market.
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The Palisades Fire destroyed and disrupted restaurants up and down the coast. A year later, here's which are open and which remain closed.
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Some have reopened since the January 2025 fire, but restaurants whose structures were destroyed face challenges around costs, logistics and building requirements.
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A legal battle has erupted between the family that operated the business for nearly 30 years and the property owners.
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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.
LAist food and culture writer Gab Chabran looks back on a year of eating.
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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
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The Northeast LA neighborhood has a new place to gather over dinner.Listen 0:56
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The Varnish is the site for a one-night only return ahead of Cole's planned closure at the end of this year.
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Following a recipe unearthed at Mission San Gabriel and using its grapes, local winemakers have recreated a wine made by 18th century Franciscan friars.
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A wave of high-end chefs are experimenting with the traditional tamales recipe, introducing premium ingredients and global influences.
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Owner cites challenging operating environment for restaurants in Los Angeles as primary reason.Listen 0:28
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It's the brainchild of El Sereno's favorite punk rock taco spot, Evil Cooks.
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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.Listen 2:58
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Meat-free folks at your table? Here’s how to feed everyone this holiday.
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Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.
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Koreatown's Jook Hyang is currently serving a specific mushroom that's highly sought after in Korean cuisineListen 0:49
