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Don’t Be Afraid To Solo Date, Try These 10 Spots

Want to know the best way to try all the trendy spots in town without a reservation? Go by yourself. Solo dating can be an intimidating concept, but with the right spot it can turn into a fun filled evening of new friends and great food. The trick is to find a place with a friendly atmosphere and a cushy bar stool. Grab a seat at the bar and strike up a conversation with whoever sits down next to you. You never know who you’ll meet. Here are 10 restaurants to try on your next solo meal.

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

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Melrose's Retro Airplane Bar Grounds Itself for Good After Just 16 Months

The kitchen has already gone dark at Aviator Melrose, the retro airplane-themed bar that turned cocktail hour into a mock first-class cabin experience. The spot is set to serve its final round this Saturday, November 14, closing permanently just 16 months after it opened its doors in July 2025. Aviator...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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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 .

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

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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 · 3d

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Two Decades in, This Santa Monica Spot Is Still the Ultimate Neighborhood Restaurant

When script reader and screenwriter Josh Loeb opened Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, California, in December 2006, he had a simple idea: to serve thoughtful, farmers market–driven food without the formality of fine dining. Having lived in New York and the Bay Area, Loeb had experienced restaurants like that where talented chefs cooked ambitious food in casual settings. He wanted to bring something similar to Los Angeles' Westside.

Santa Monica, CA · 1d

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11 California Bakeries Already Baking Incredible Cookies

One California bakery sells its cookies in tubs, and those tubs have become famous enough that people plan trips around them. Then I found a shop baking cookies that taste like pancakes, bacon, and maple syrup. Another bakes for just one day a week, on Sundays, up in the mountains.

California · 2d

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Downtown LA Diner Famous For Its Buttered Sourdough Toast Is Reopening Nov. 19 After Closing In 2025, Under A New Owner Who Never Ate There Before

Bacon sizzling on the grill, heavy mugs clattering onto tables and thick planks of buttered sourdough toast. That is the soundtrack of the Original Pantry Cafe, and it is about to come back to downtown Los Angeles. The historic diner reopens Nov. 19 after a closure of more than a year and a half. The […]

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Grab A Booth At Nick’s Cafe In Los Angeles, Where Ham And Eggs Have Ruled Since 1948

Some breakfast spots chase trends every season. Others just keep the griddle going and let the decades pile up. This one has been serving Los Angeles since 1948, back when Harry Truman was in the White House and a diner breakfast was the most reliable meal in town. It still opens at 6 in the morning, still closes in the early afternoon, and still draws lines of hungry people who are happy to wait for a seat at the counter.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Burgers, orange soda and ’90s nostalgia: Actor Kel Mitchell’s Burger Fest is headed to L.A. for the first time

Actor and comedian Kel Mitchell is bringing his burger festival to Los Angeles for the first time in 2027 after it debuted in Brooklyn, New York, last year. Kel’s Burger Fest is scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Presented in partnership with Bucket Listers and Street […]

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

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The Original Pantry Cafe returns with a new menu and mission

The century-old diner brings back its pancakes and coleslaw, plus new dishes like a fried chicken sandwich. Profits support unhoused Angelenos.

Los Angeles, CA · 8h

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Lodge Bread Coming To Brentwood, Pasadena, Westlake Village

Wildly popular sourdough experts are opening a location in Brentwood. If you look at the photo, a small banner in the shadows confirms that this location at 11740 San Vicente Blvd will be their new home. (This space was most recently home to Rosti Tuscan Kitchen.) Lodge Bread began locally in 2015 and currently has three locations with expansion plans that include this address, plus upcoming locations in Pasadena and Westlake Village as well. They specialize in “artisanal, naturally-leavened sourdough breads and pastries” that people go crazy for.

Pasadena, CA · 5d

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EL POLLO LOCO OPENS IN HOLLISTER VILLAGE PLAZA

El Pollo Loco has opened in Goleta’s Hollister Village Plaza at 7000 Hollister Avenue,Suite 101, the former home of Sleep Number. “We would like to welcome you to the new Goleta store,” says District Manager Maria Flores. “Here you will find authentic flavored Mexican dishes, and our core menu is the pollo. I think you will love it.”

Goleta, CA · 2d

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Korner K’nafeh to Open First Brick-and-Mortar in Reseda Boulevard

A Middle Eastern dessert pop-up is putting down roots in Northridge. According to WhatsNewSFV, Korner K’nafeh is planning to open at 9545 Reseda Blvd., Unit 8, near the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Plummer Street. What Now Los Angeles reached out to co-owner Mousa Helo, who shared that he...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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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 · 16h

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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,...

Los Angeles, CA · 10h

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Little Caesars Celebrates Customers With Two-Day $5.99 Pizza Deal

Little Caesars is celebrating its customers with a special two-day promotion, offering two of its classic pizza favorites for just $5.99. Little Caesars Customer Appreciation Days will take place Tuesday, November 17, and Wednesday, November 18, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy a Classic Cheese or Classic Pepperoni Pizza at the discounted price. The limited-time ...

Santa Clarita, CA · 1d

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Casa Palma Plans 2027 Opening at Topanga Village

A Mexican restaurant is planning to open at Topanga Village. Casa Palma is preparing to open a in Topanga Village, at 6316 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 1110, according to the mall’s web directory. The restaurant is described as offering contemporary Mexican cooking shaped by California culture, fresh citrus, and...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Nov. 26: Hyatt Regency Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet

Hyatt Regency will host its Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26. Hyatt Regency Valencia is located at 24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA. To reserve a spot visit https://www.opentable.com/r/greater-pacific-hyatt-valencia. Limited spots available. Pricing:. Adult: $77, bottomless mimosas included. Children ages 6-12: $34.

Santa Clarita, CA · 1d

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Business Card Flashback: Literati 2 (Los Angeles)

Literati 2 was a short-lived but respected Brentwood restaurant with a seasonal focus. The restaurant operated from 2005-2009 and built on the success of neighboring Literati Cafe, an enduring UCLA student hangout that debuted in 2000. During a short, but memorable run, Campanile alum Chris Kidder employed a powerhouse kitchen...

Los Angeles, CA · 17h