Kelso, CA Food & Drink and More

Kelso

See all locations

Customize your news

Sunny

76°F

Kelso, CA · Food & Drink

toddrickallen.com

website

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 · 4d

longbeachize.com

website

East Long Beach gem Vino e Cucina closing Nov. 22

Vino e Cucina will close Nov. 22, owner Lorenzo Mottola has announced, ending a chapter of East Long Beach dining that deserves to be measured in far more than plates of pasta. Though, yes, we need to talk about that pasta. We also need to talk about what it meant...

Long Beach, CA · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

website

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 · 1d

wehotimes.com

website

Mystery Pizza Restaurant for Sale on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood

A mystery pizza parlor on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood is looking for a new owner, offering a turnkey opportunity for someone hoping to break into the city’s competitive restaurant scene or expand an existing pizza business. The restaurant, whose name is being kept confidential in the business-for-sale...

West Hollywood, CA · 2d

LAist

partner publisher · 18.6K followers

Black Pork is serving comfort food from empanadas to clam chowder in West Long Beach

Owners Luis Mendiola and Veronica Lopez are putting their global culinary experiences into their eclectic menu.

Long Beach, CA · 4d

lamag.com

website

Chef Nancy Silverton Brings Her Signature Italian Steakhouse Experience to the Westside

If you ask Nancy Silverton (Osteria Mozza, Max & Helen’s) what the key to a successful restaurant is, she’ll tell you that you need to put something on the menu that’s going to encourage diners to come back. At Spacca Tutto — her newest restaurant at the...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

BevNET.com

website

818 Tequila Bares All in its Biggest Campaign Yet, "Nothing Extra."

Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila puts the spotlight on what's inside the bottle in its new campaign, as the brand continues its rapid U.S. growth. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2026 -- 818 Tequila's new campaign teases a reveal, but the only thing naked is the tequila. Launched today, "Nothing Extra." is the award-winning tequila brand's largest campaign to date, combining playful creativity with ingredient transparency that puts the tequila's quality and craftsmanship at the center of the story.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

website

This LA Restaurant Has Lasted 20+ Years, Thanks to Community and a Telephone

In today's tough-as-nails dining business, longevity is hoped for, never guaranteed. So when it happens in an industry and city notorious for turnover like Los Angeles, it's worth paying attention. One such establishment is Providence, which has kept its doors open for 21 years and counting. That's significant. In 2025...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

partner publisher · 39.9K followers

Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 2d

Cultivated Comfort

partner publisher · 80.6K followers

Carl’s Jr. Fans Gasp At A $19.17 Chicken Tender Combo And Recall Spicy Chicken Sandwiches Costing $1.29 In 2019, Saying Only Jack In The Box And In N Out Are Still Cheap

There was a time when a Carl’s Jr. run meant a cheap, satisfying burger. These days,...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

ladowntownnews.com

website

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 · 1d

pasadenaweekly.com

website

Alexander’s the Great: A classic American, Japanese fusion steakhouse

Alexander’s Steakhouse stands out for a handful of reasons. It is a classic American steakhouse with hints of Japanese influence on the menu. The seafood selection is not an afterthought; it is the same high quality as the steaks, which are certified Angus beef, corn-fed from the Midwest. It...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

nrn.com

website

Dog Haus signs four area directors who plan a total of 400 units

This week, Dog Haus announced the latest phase in its strategy to push across the country with four new area directors signed on to open a total of 400 restaurants in the South and Mid-Atlantic. The moves are all part of the Pasadena, California-based fast-casual chain’s plan to speed development...

Pasadena, CA · 1d

whatnow.com

website

Big Brian’s Meats to Open First Brick-and-Mortar in Lakewood

An award-winning barbecue company that grew from backyard cooking into one of Southern California’s most visible catering operations is opening its first permanent location in Lakewood. Big Brian’s Meats will open at 5574 South St., near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and South Street. Big Brian’s Meats’ menu...

Lakewood, CA · 20h

gotodestinations.com

website

This DOUBLE-DIPPED Sandwich Keeps Locals LINING UP at a Chinatown Counter in Los Angeles, California

Open daily, 6 AM–10 PM (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) Since 1918, cooks at Philippe the Original in Los Angeles have been dunking French rolls into hot beef juice. 🥖. The house still recommends you get yours double-dipped, top and bottom. The counter on the edge of Chinatown traces its...

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

thesamohi.com

website

Mel’s Drive in Diner is facing threats of demolition

Mel’s Drive-In Diner is facing threats of demolition so it can be turned into a high-rise apartment complex. ValueRock Realty, the property owner, acquired the plot in October 2020. On Sept. 18, they submitted a formal proposal to tear down the existing structure, according to city records. However, Mel’s...

Santa Monica, CA · 4d

Eater

website

Mariscos El Muelle 8 Delivers a Sensational Taste of Culiacán in Downey

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Culiacán-based Mariscos El Muelle 8 has closed its East LA food truck and upgraded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Downey that opened on Friday, October 30. The owner of Mariscos El Muelle 8 USA, Jay Orozco, had launched the food truck in Garden Grove in 2025 after closing a previous brick-and-mortar location of Mariscos El Muelle 8 in Downey. His new 95-seat restaurant has a full liquor license and big-screen TVs for sports events.

Downey, CA · 4d

lamag.com

website

Mike’s Red Tacos Opens New Pasadena Location

The viral birria restaurant Mike’s Red Tacos has officially opened its doors in Pasadena. Mike’s started as a San Diego food truck in 2021 and earned a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list in 2023. Pasadena marks their first location in the L.A. area. “Pasadena...

Pasadena, CA · 4d

Eater

website

Orange County Dining Juggernaut Kei Concepts Is Finally Expanding Into LA

What began 12 years ago as a single Buena Park pho shop has evolved into Kei Concepts, one of Orange County’s most dominant restaurant groups. Co-founded by James Beard-nominated chef Viet Nguyen, the group’s portfolio now spans nine unique brands — ranging from Italian-Japanese fusion to contemporary Chinese — across 14 locations and 1,200 employees.

Orange County, CA · 6d

Food & Wine

partner publisher · 55.4K followers

This LA Restaurant Has Lasted 20+ Years, Thanks to Community and a Telephone

Chef Michael Cimarusti centers Providence on service, staff, and sustainability.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d