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Tacos Royale Brings a Taste of Sonora to Los Angeles

When Hermosillo, Mexico-born chef and culinary entrepreneur Eloy Aluri and his cousin, chef Saúl Pérez García (formerly of Ceviche Project and Atla), looked at Los Angeles’ culinary scene, they saw something missing: tacos from Hermosillo in Sonora, Mexico. This gap sparked the inspiration for Tacos Royale,...

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Fabulous California

The District at Tustin Legacy Adds Five New Concepts

Orange County's dining and entertainment scene is expanding as The District at Tustin Legacy prepares to welcome five new culinary and social concepts to its Tustin shopping destination. The post The District at Tustin Legacy Adds Five New Concepts appeared first on Fabulous California .

Tustin, CA · 3d

Timeless Dishes

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12 Classic American Sandwiches and the Cities That Claim Them

From the Philadelphia cheesesteak to the Louisville Hot Brown, twelve classic American sandwiches and the cities that claim them. The post 12 Classic American Sandwiches and the Cities That Claim Them appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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Mashed

My Favorite Casual Persian Restaurant In LA Where I Always Get The Excellent Mezeh And A Flavorful Eggplant Geimeh

With a laid-back setup and a soulful, modern menu to suit a variety of tastes, this Persian restaurant in Los Angeles knows how to please a crowd.

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

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An Eastside guide to Thanksgiving takeout, from turkey to tamales

Let someone else handle the turkey this year. We’ve rounded up Eastside spots serving Thanksgiving dinner and taking preorders for pickup, whether you need the whole feast or just a pie to bring to the table. Atwater Village—Bon Vivant is taking pre-orders for full Thanksgiving feasts of turkey, stuffing,...

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This California Neighborhood Market Stays Open Until 2 AM For Late-Night Grocery Runs

A little downtown grocery keeps its doors open until 2 in the morning, every single day of the week. That means eggs, fruit, and coffee are still on the table long after most stores go dark. I like how this place packs a real deli, smoothies, and pastries into a...

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

fastfoodclub.com

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Eight California Coffee Shops Where Retirees Have Held The Same Morning Table For Decades

Every town has that one table where the same group shows up each morning, orders the usual, and settles the news of the day before most people are awake. In California, some of those tables have been claimed for so long that the regulars outlasted the menus, the paint jobs, and a few of the coffee machines.

California · 1d

Food & Wine

To Try This Neighborhood Wine Bar in LA, You’ll Have to Go Out on a Weeknight

Pair proprietary wine with a seasonal California menu in Melrose.

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

LAist

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10 food-related gifts that exude LA this holiday season

Got a food obsessive in your life? Gab Chabrán hand-picked 10 gifts that celebrate our dynamic food scene.

Los Angeles, CA · 22h

LAist

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Shop vintage, grab mariscos at Smorgasburg’s East LA marketplace

The Eastside Living marketplace at Eugene A. Obregon Park is part of a collaboration between Smorgasburg LA and the county to highlight local vendors.

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

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Sizzler’s ‘Brand Excavation’: Classic LA steakhouse digs into what made it so great

Not a day goes by that Sizzler doesn’t think about its customers. Its calendar is dotted with promotions that make it easy and affordable for people to celebrate moments — big and small. This month, on Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military receive a complimentary lunch and beverage — no ID necessary — and on Thanksgiving Day, diners can come in for a Thanksgiving Day plate for $19.99. In December, guests can participate in Sizzler’s Letters to Santa Program. In February, anyone with a birthday on Feb. 14, aka “Forgotten Birthdays,” may dine on any other date of the month and receive a free dinner.

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

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Downtown Long Beach Welcomes Horror-Themed Coffinated Coffee, Born From a Grandmother's Memory

A coffee shop built on a love of horror movies and a grieving granddaughter's memories has planted its second location in Downtown Long Beach. Coffinated Coffee opened its doors on First Street this past Saturday, bringing a menu of drinks inspired by slasher films, video games and cult classics to the Arts District.

Long Beach, CA · 1d

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King Taco Pop-Up Gives Las Vegas a Taste of East Los Angeles History

King Taco fans got a break from the drive to California this month. The Los Angeles chain set up a temporary location in downtown Las Vegas, close to where Sixth Street crosses Fremont Street, and a sizable line formed along the sidewalk soon after it opened. The short engagement ended Saturday, Nov. 7.

Las Vegas, NV · 2d

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Silver Lake Alcohol Filing Points To El Condor Owners As Bar Plots Next Move

A newly filed alcohol license application for a Silver Lake Boulevard address has surfaced public records connecting the applicant, Condorita, to the owners of El Condor, the Sunset Boulevard bar that has anchored the neighborhood for a decade. The filing lists Condorita's address as 1639 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026, and names Dustin James Lancaster as a member and manager of Condorita LLC.

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The Coconut Mama

Iconic Victorian house California restaurant and night club closes after 20 years of unforgettable nights

California has said goodbye to another longtime gathering place amid a continuing wave of beloved restaurant closures. The Victorian in Santa Monica ended its 20-year run after a final Halloween…

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

The Hollywood Reporter

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The Hottest New Tables in Hollywood During AFM

Baldi 9850 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills The Hotel Lobbies Where Hollywood Takes Meetings During AFM At the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, chef Edo Baldi gives the steakhouse an Italian accent, cooking beef and wagyu over an olive wood-fired grill. Don’t let the steaks distract from sweet corn tortellini with mascarpone and truffle butter, or the pancake soufflé for two. Terracotta tones and olive trees warm the restaurant. For casual meet-ups, Bar Baldi pairs thin-crust pizza with beverage director Jim Kearns’ limoncello-laced spritz. Birdie G’s 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles Moving from Santa Monica into the former Lumière space, chef Jeremy Fox’s Birdie G’s brings its family-inspired cooking directly to Century City. Matzo ball soup, the Pickle Chick cutlet and rose petal pie join koji-aged steaks, handmade pastas and California vegetables. EDG’s design draws on midcentury supper clubs, with banquettes and expanded patio seating. The planned breakfast-through-dinner format covers the working day; martinis and Manhattans take care of happy hour and beyond. Bad Roman 267 N. Canon Drive, Suite A7, Beverly Hills The former Palm steakhouse has a new cast of characters: a boar sculpture, greyhound statues and snake door handles. Quality Branded’s Bad Roman fills green velvet banquettes

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Temen Begins Promenade Buildout for Yemenite-French Small Plates

Crews are pulling old facade paneling off the former Istanbul Home at 1239 Third Street Promenade and rebuilding the retail space as Temen. Founder and executive chef Amir Al-Rashidi is aiming to open the Yemenite-French small-plates restaurant before the end of 2026, on the block between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.

Santa Monica, CA · 13h

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Sixth owner in 10 years takes over Echo Park Lake cafe

Echo Park—There's more change at the cafe at the Echo Park Lake Boathouse. The city’s Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners voted last week to let VanillaBlack coffee company assume the remainder of a two-year contract for the cafe space. The company, which becomes the sixth concessionaire in 10 years, has operated at the spot since Aug. 29, when it opened during the Echo Park Rising festival, according to proprietor Vanessa Butler.

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Wurstküche sausages and live music headline Friday’s Novemberfest party at Palisades Towne Hall

Ticketed gathering runs Nov. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring authentic German fare and unlimited age-appropriate beverages. Authentic German sausages from Würstküche Venice, imported Bavarian beers, and live entertainment headline an evening Novemberfest celebration at Palisades Towne Hall this Friday. Scheduled for Nov. 13 from 5 to...

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Swarthmore Avenue’s K Bakery opens Thanksgiving preorders featuring oven-ready turkeys and pies

Palisadian customers have until Nov. 23 to reserve complete holiday meals, à la carte sides, and decorated cookies. Skip the multi-day kitchen prep this holiday season as Pacific Palisades favorite K Bakery launches preorders for its complete Thanksgiving dinner package and handcrafted seasonal desserts. Priced at $395 and designed...