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When you want to chant for Team USA this summer, here’s where to gather with like-minded sports fans. -
A comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really). -
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 new California law, penned by a Fresno Assembly member, mandates folic acid in corn tortillas to curb birth defects in Latina women.
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New bakery Miopane brings stuffed, pillowy bagels filled with things like matcha and chocolate hazelnut to Old Town.
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The $2.8 million program will provide more than 280 vending carts and help vendors navigate permits.
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Sweetlovers, your time has come as L.A. hits peak pastry.
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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
Witness rhythmic rice, pounding taiko drums and fresh mochi-making.
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Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Burmese — when it comes to curry you can choose your adventure.
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As health permitting starts, we break down what you can expect before you walk into a stranger’s home for a bite to eat.
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Instead of the traditional orange flavor, La Sureñita Bakery uses guava and cinnamon, from a recipe offered by a long-time resident.
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Maybe you have heard of it. But if not, you're missing out.
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This L.A.-based duo is putting a friendlier twist on fine dining — by launching a curated experience at home. Welcome to Friend of a Friend.
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Witch’s fingers, monster eyeballs, and tombstones are among the tasty treats.
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It's Dodgers against the Yankees right now — but which coast is the best coast for pizza?
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The nonprofit behind the longstanding Hollywood neighborhood staple, and several other farmers' markets in Greater L.A., is launching a fundraiser to keep them open.
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Casey Shea has been trying breakfast burritos around Los Angeles and documenting her journey on Instagram.
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Ouchi has opened sushi restaurants worldwide, but it wasn’t until he came to Los Angeles that he had the radical idea to start serving locally caught fish.
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Lake Forest, located in South Orange County, boasts many restaurants specializing in international cuisine. We've previewed some for you on your next trip down south.
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Sashimi and sushi lovers experience fresh tuna from the renowned Toyosu Market in Japan
