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We Ranked California’s Best Thai Restaurants And These 12 Are The Ones That Made The List

One spot on this list serves its spicy curries on disposable plates, and that’s part of the charm. Another built its whole reputation around roasted duck and jade noodles. Then there’s a vegetarian kitchen in a polished, modern room making crunchy sides meant to mimic duck skin. I have to give that one credit for pure creativity.

California · 5d

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One Of California’s Most Talked-About Restaurants Is Back In A Stunning Historic Hotel

A pie made with rose petals, hibiscus gelée, and a pretzel crust has a new home. It moved into a hotel built on an old movie studio backlot. That pie comes from a restaurant named after a chef’s daughter and his grandmother. I love that there’s a little more to the story than a menu.

California · 5d

Vinyl and Velvet

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 · 5d

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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.

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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 · 4d

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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 · 7d

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Northridge Knafeh Pop-Up Finally Lands a Storefront on Reseda Boulevard

Reseda Blvd. & Plummer St. — Approximate Planned Storefront Area. A Northridge dessert pop-up known for its Middle Eastern knafeh is finally putting down roots. Korner K’nafeh plans to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location at 9545 Reseda Blvd., Unit 8, near the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Plummer Street, with co-owner Mousa Helo hoping to welcome customers by mid-2027, though he says there is no firm timeline yet.

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Louise’s Trattoria Will Close Its Last Restaurant on Larchmont Boulevard Nov. 25 After Nearly 50 Years

Louise's Trattoria will close its Larchmont Village restaurant at 232 N. Larchmont Blvd. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, ending a Los Angeles Italian chain that once operated 19 locations, according to The Independent. The Larchmont dining room is the chain's last surviving location. Owners Rob and Karen Serritella announced the closure...

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

The Eastside Living marketplace at Eugene A. Obregon Park is part of a collaboration between Smorgasburg LA and the county to highlight local vendors. The post Shop vintage, grab mariscos at Smorgasburg’s East LA marketplace this Saturday appeared first on LA Local .

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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 […]

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Thanksgiving pre-orders | Ravine Club opens in Echo Park | MEHKO Week

Before we get to this week’s restaurant news, a Thanksgiving heads-up: some preorder deadlines are as early as Nov. 18. Our Eastside Thanksgiving guide has the details on where to order everything from a full turkey dinner to tamales, kimchi smashed potatoes and guava cheese pie. The Ravine Club...

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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 · 3d

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Two California Institutions Closed After Four Decades, and Something Outside Their Doors Played a Part

Proud Mary's and Turk's closed their Dana Point Harbor locations on October 31, 2026, as the harbor's wharf area prepared to shut to the public for the next redevelopment phase. The closures mark a major change for one of Orange County's best-known waterfront dining areas.

Dana Point, CA · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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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