Fountain Valley, CA Food & Drink and More

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This California Tea Room Has Been Bringing Authentic English Afternoon Tea To Pasadena For 50 Years

Gentlemen who show up for tea here without a jacket and tie get one handed to them. The shop keeps a vintage menswear corner for exactly that reason. That tells you a lot about this place. A butler in traditional uniform oversees the service, and cell phones stay tucked away.

Pasadena, CA · 2d

LAist

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.

fastfoodclub.com

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For A Real Philly Cheesesteak In California, This Los Angeles Spot Uses East Coast Amoroso Rolls And Serves Pork Roll

Ask any Philadelphia transplant in Southern California about cheesesteaks, and you may get a long sigh. Plenty of places sell a steak sandwich, but few get the bread right, and the bread is where the argument starts. One small counter on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles decided to skip the...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

Food & Wine

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

After several star chefs and many menu changes, the Santa Monica institution remains a local favorite by staying true to what made it special in the first place.

Santa Monica, CA · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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Take A Nostalgic Trip To America’s Oldest Big Boy Diner Right Here In California

Somewhere in Burbank, a chubby kid in a red checkered suit has been holding a double-deck hamburger above his head for decades, and he has absolutely no intention of putting it down. Bob’s Big Boy on Riverside Drive is not your average burger joint. It’s the oldest surviving Bob’s...

Burbank, CA · 3d

Subplot News

Woman goes to esteemed California restaurant. Then she sees how they served her beef Wellington: ‘I like my beef rare but…’

'I would've IMMEDIATELY SENT IT BACK.' The post Woman goes to esteemed California restaurant. Then she sees how they served her beef Wellington: ‘I like my beef rare but…’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Temecula, CA · 2d

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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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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...

everafterinthewoods.com

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 4d

Mashed

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

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.

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LAist

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.

hoodline.com

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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LAist

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.

Eater

Lodge Bread Brings Its Massive Cinnamon Rolls and Sourdough Loaves to Pasadena

Lodge Bread Co., the bakery known for its oversized cinnamon rolls and sourdough loaves, opened its fourth location in Pasadena on Thursday, November 12. Lodge Bread’s founder, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist Or Amsalam, has big plans for the bakery’s Pasadena space, with an expanded menu, baked goods that use naturally leavened dough, a daytime menu of sandwiches, and expansive seating, plus an adjacent pizza-pasta restaurant called Full Proof, which will debut in early 2027.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

theeastsiderla.com

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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Timeless Dishes

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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Timeless Dishes

10 Historic American Food Markets Where Shoppers Still Buy Fresh Food

From Baltimore's Lexington Market to Seattle's Pike Place, ten historic American food markets still sell fresh produce, meat and prepared food to shoppers. The post 10 Historic American Food Markets Where Shoppers Still Buy Fresh Food appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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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.

theeastsiderla.com

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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