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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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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.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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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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This California Pie Shop Makes Thanksgiving Dessert Worth Skipping The Homemade Baking For

A former attorney walked away from law to bake pies full time. That might be the best closing argument I’ve ever heard. Her recipes come from generations of women in her family back in North Carolina. Now they fill an 11-inch deep-dish crust in California, made from scratch with organic produce whenever possible.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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El Barrio brings back the big dinner plate in Long Beach—with mañana’s lunch in mind

There is a particular kind of restaurant satisfaction that follows you home: the container in the fridge. The lunch you already have figured out. The feeling that the money you spent going out bought you something beyond a pleasant evening. El Barrio Cantina wants more of that. The modern Mexican...

Long Beach, CA · 1d

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9 Los Angeles Area Fabric Stores In California Where Bargain Hunters Can Score Incredible Deals

Fabric sold by the pound sounds like a joke, but around Los Angeles it is a real way to shop. Some spots let you stuff a bag with remnants for one flat price. One shop prices most of its yardage at about four dollars. Another offers tubs of assorted fabric sold by weight, which feels like a candy store for sewists.

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

Timeless Dishes

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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 · 9h

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Fritz Coleman – Great Fun In His Third Year as the Longest-Running Solo Show in the History of the El Portal

One of the things about living in Los Angeles is bumping into people that the rest of the country only see on screen. Years ago, I went up an elevator in West LA with Dustin Hoffman and politely thanked him for his amazing performance in “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway years earlier. More recently, we saw Jay Leno in Hermosa Beach doing an impressive stand-up routine.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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LA Animal Services audit shows it is understaffed and underfunded

LOS ANGELES — Skid Row is home to just under 5,000 homeless people, and many of them are pet owners. “It is a citation, it is not going anywhere, OK? It’s basically, from the day I first met you, we talked about spay and neuter and the stuff I provided,” said officer Verna Riparip with LA Animal Services while speaking to a woman living on Skid Row.

Los Angeles, CA · 21h

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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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Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy Buys Altadena Canyon Land for New Preserve

The canyon property near Chaney Trail, pursued for more than two decades, will open for free guided tours Nov. 21. The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy announced last week that it purchased a 20.48 acre canyon property near Chaney Trail in Altadena, ending a more than two-decade quest, and established the Alzada Preserve, where small guided tours are scheduled to begin Nov. 21.

Altadena, CA · 2d

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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.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in and who's showing up?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Idol , Oasis , Wu-Tang Clan , Phil Collins, Sade , Queen Latifah , Iron Maiden , Joy Division/New Order and the late Luther Vandross will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. That's been established since the announcement six months ago. But not much has been revealed about who will show up, who will perform, who will induct them and who will give musical tributes to the new members. Fans learned Monday that Oasis will be a no-show. Iron Maiden previously revealed they won't be there either. A few more answers are likely to trickle out this week, but the Rock Hall likes to keep most of the show a surprise. For the second straight year, the ceremony that moves between Cleveland, New York and Los Angeles will be held at the Peacock Theater in downtown LA. After two years of streaming it live, the Rock Hall is returning to its previous model, where the public won't see it until an edited version airs on ABC and Disney+ in December. The list of 2026 honorees also includes MC Lyte, Celia Cruz , Fela Kuti and Gram Parsons, along with

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 12h

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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 · 2d

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Topgolf reducing prices at all U.S. venues after customer feedback

Topgolf announced Monday that it is lowering gameplay prices at all U.S. locations after guests said cost was the biggest barrier to visiting more often.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 2d

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California legalized cruising, now Santa Ana is teaching the art behind the tradition

The City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office is helping introduce a new generation to one of Southern California’s most recognizable cultural traditions through a free youth workshop focused on lowrider art and custom painting techniques. According to a recent announcement, the “Cruising Canvas: Next Generation Workshop” will...

Santa Ana, CA · 2d

Variety

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Tina Knowles’ WACO Theater Center Sets Grand Reopening Celebration for South L.A.’s Historic Vision Theatre

The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in South L.A. is reopening following 15 years of extensive renovations and a $40 million investment. To celebrate the historic theater’s return, WACO Theater Center, led by founder & artistic director Tina Knowles and executive director Shay Wafer, is hosting a grand reopening celebration in Leimert Park. LISTEN: Tina Knowles on Dressing Destiny's Child in the Early Days; Ashley Graham on Fighting for Plus Size Women and Starring in 'Chicago' “The reopening represents more than the return of a historic theater,” a release announcing the news notes. “It is a celebration of Black creativity, cultural preservation, artistic excellence and the enduring legacy of Leimert Park, a neighborhood that continues to serve as the heartbeat of Black arts and culture in Los Angeles for generations.” The three-day homecoming celebration, presented by Wells Fargo, will take place Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 and feature live performances, music, entertainment and community festivities. Key events include a family-friendly, “Proud Family”-themed block party and screening of the Disney+ holiday special “A Proud Family Wizmas”; a conversation with the cast of Netflix’s “A Different World”; and an intimate evening with Club 20/20 and “House Guest with Scott Evans” sponsored by

Los Angeles, CA · 1d