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Seven California Basque Restaurants Serving Family-Style Meals

California has a Basque food tradition that many people have never heard about, and it is one of the most fun ways to eat in the state. Basque immigrants came to work as sheepherders, and the boarding houses that fed them grew into restaurants where food arrives in big shared bowls.

California · 4d

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11 California Mexican Markets Where The Fresh Tortilla Counter Is The Main Attraction

The smell of fresh tortillas can ruin a perfectly good grocery list. You walk in needing tomatoes and onions, then suddenly you’re carrying enough tortillas to feed the entire neighborhood. Some Mexican markets in California take their tortillas seriously enough to dedicate entire production areas to making them. You...

California · 2d

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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...

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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 · 8d

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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 · 4d

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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...

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Barney’s Beanery West Hollywood Celebrates Route 66 Centennial With $1 Chili Special

The historic West Hollywood restaurant has been serving travelers, locals and Hollywood icons for nearly a century, dating back to the days before Route 66 ran down Santa Monica Boulevard. A century of Route 66 calls for a little chili, and Barney’s Beanery is marking the milestone with a deal...

West Hollywood, CA · 2d

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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...

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Long Beach Post

This new horror-themed coffee shop isn’t a gimmick. For the owner, it’s deeply personal

Sabrina Arellano turned her love for all things horror into a spooky coffee shop with a menu of drinks inspired by horror movies, games, TV shows and books. The post This new horror-themed coffee shop isn’t a gimmick. For the owner, it’s deeply personal appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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Sip and Savor Restaurant Week in Los Angeles

A little salumi, a glass of wine and a good reason to make dinner plans: Sip and Savor Restaurant Week is underway at five Los Angeles-area Italian restaurants through Nov. 15. The event gives European cured meats and Roero DOCG wines from Italy’s Piedmont region a turn in the spotlight....

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Los Angeles Times

Before the pandemic, Clifton’s Cafeteria was a vibrant part of downtown L.A.’s nightlife. In the years since, the venue has only been open intermittently. Recently, the building was sold, although the previous owner maintained...

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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 · 8d

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The Untold Origin Story of L.A.’s Most Iconic Shrimp Taco

If I had to choose just one taco to represent Los Angeles, it’s the taco dorado de camarón from Mariscos Jalisco. It’s nearly perfect in every way. Texturally, it’s crunchy on the edges and custardy in the middle. It’s refreshing, thanks to the thick, gazpacho-adjacent tomato salsa with tender, roughly chopped bits of cabbage. It hits you in the face with just enough of its velvety, ultra-secret filling of briny chopped shrimp, onion, and who knows what else, which L.A. TACO has confirmed is totally free of potato, by the way, despite those who say otherwise. Countless recipes online have tried to replicate the taco; even Matty Matheson has tried to crack it, but nothing will ever be like Mariscos Jalisco.

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November Food News: Bistro Na’s 10-Year Celebration, The Butcher’s Daughter’s Vegetable Slaughterhouse and Jyan Isaac Bread’s New Location

As the season of giving kicks into full gear, L.A. is celebrating the food scene that makes its community strong with anniversaries and new openings alike. To celebrate 10 years, Bistro Na’s will host some of L.A.’s most esteemed restaurants on their own turf for a short series of collaborations. Partnerships include Nov. 12 with Seline, Nov. 14–15 with République and Nov 18–19, the 10th anniversary duck, a limited-edition take on the restaurant’s signature Peking duck, with just 10 ducks prepared each day.

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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...

Eater

The 2026 Restaurant Dishes of the Year

Our editors ate in hundreds of restaurants across the country this year, but certain dishes left a lasting impression, and we’re recognizing them in this new national Eater Award category. From a textbook execution of the ubiquitous 2026 entree — roast chicken — to an innovative fish preparation offering...

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The 2026 Best New Bakeries in America

If there’s one thing we’ve noticed over the past several years, it’s how much bakeries have stepped up their game. Some embody a personal expression of a baker’s identity, while others push the envelope beyond expected flavor combinations; all excel at a time when “little treat” culture is at its peak. — Missy Frederick, editorial director.