Krista Simmons

Crumbs gourmet cupcake shop is suffering a serious financial hit. Could it be curtains for the trend?

Though the prospect of seeing a young dynamo cook is exciting, the circumstances are certainly bittersweet.

John Galardi, who opened the first Wienerschnitzel hot dog stand in Los Angeles in 1961, passed away of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. The chain had grown to have over 300 outlets across the United States.

A new Community Plan is proposing that the fast food ban in the area—which suffers from an alarmingly high obesity rate—could be lifted.

"Hot sauce must be hot. If you don't like it hot, use less," the company's founder said. "We don't make mayonnaise here."

Food Network personalities, 'Top Chef' contestants, and homegrown cookbook authors will be doing demos and hosting panels at this weekend's Festival of Books. Here's who's coming.

Today is a stressful day, wether you're an accountant or just an average Joe trying to get through the slog of filing on your own online. There's no doubt you'll need a drink or two when you're through, and there a few places offering relief around town.

California State Senator Ted Lieu and Assemblymember Das Williams both have pledged to go meatless for at least seven days as a way to discover the many benefits and flavors of vegetarian eating.

Many people are unnecessarily freaked out by pickling. But honestly, it's the easiest thing to do, especially if you're going for a quick pickle, which lasts up to a month in the fridge.

The same fast food chain that has an advertising campaign based around the idea of the "fourth meal" and makes taco shells out of fried seasoned tortilla chips is hoping to revamp its image.

Matthew Biancaniello is working with Silver Lake Farms on CSA-driven cocktails, and Pour Vous is celebrating their one year anniversary with free drinks. Not bad for a Wednesday.

Hollingsworth will be cooking on May 20 at the Strand House as the guest chef for the fourth Culinary Masters Series of 2013. Having worked as Thomas Keller's chef de cuisine for three years and winning a James Beard Rising Star Award, diners are in for a real treat.