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Food Friday
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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. -
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. -
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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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
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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.
The James Beard winner discussed his memories of his mom's food, earning respect from the tías, and restaurant pricing myths.
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Meat-free folks at your table? Here’s how to feed everyone this holiday.
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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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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
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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.Listen 3:27
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Skip the stress and mess and go out without breaking the bank
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Looking for a gastronomical getaway? The Santa Ynez Valley is chock-full of new restaurants to check out.
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Volunteers expect dozens of people to show up this Saturday to get food products as federal food assistance lapses.
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LAist reporter Yusra Farzan is of Sri Lankan descent and loves a pineapple chutney with her rice and curry.
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We've updated this list with additional restaurants and organizations that have stepped forward to help.
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It's spooky season, and the upscale health influencer grocery store has a new smoothie.
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If you were lucky enough to score tickets to this year's World Series, chances are you're looking to grab some tasty food and drink before the game starts.
