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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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Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.Listen 2:40
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From square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and ceviche on the beach, we've rounded up a few of our favorite spots.
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We tried out the highest spice levels so you don't have to.
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Yes it is! No it’s not! Okay, let’s call the whole thing off (while sipping coffee at this great spot we know).Listen 1:39:01
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The craft brewery, along with Truly LA bar restaurant, will have reduced hours until next April..
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American wine industry stakeholders have different opinions about the potential fallout from tariffs on European wine, with California likely feeling the biggest impact.
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Restaurant crawls and dining clubs are the latest efforts from community members to revive struggling Altadena eateries affected by the Eaton Fire.
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The review site released its 100 top sandwich spots, with five in SoCal. But they weren’t the usual contenders.
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Ice cream makers bring a little piece of Argentina, Turkey and Mexico to the region
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L.A. and coffee are synonymous, but how does it compare to other major U.S. cities?Listen 3:56
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The Palisades Fire was just the first hardship the restaurant faced. A mudslide in February has meant a long, soggy road to reopening.
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The breakfast burrito served up at Torrance Memorial Hospital is hearty, fresh — and cheap.
