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Dig Into the Limited-Time November Flavors Around Downtown Disney!

Each month, the area debuts limited-time items that you can only get that month. From special treats to savory dishes — there are always plenty of monthly offerings, giving your taste buds tons of new flavors to explore. Curious what limited-time dishes await around Downtown Disney this November 2026?

Anaheim, CA · 1d
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7 best Palm Springs area bars to bring a group this holiday season

What's better than a good drink with an old friend or two? The holidays are the perfect time to head to that favorite neighborhood spot and catch up over a glass of your favorite adult (or NA) beverage, and we have a lot of opinions on the best places in the desert to do so. From laid-back breweries to a chic rooftop bar with views of the San Jacinto Mountains, here are The Desert Sun staff's seven favorite places to bring a group in the Coachella Valley this holiday season. Desert Beer Co. Details: 77-770 Country Club Drive, Suite D, Palm Desert; 442-227-4409, desertbeercompany.com There's something special about walking into a neighborhood brewery and feeling immediately welcome, even though you're not as familiar as the regulars holding court at the bar. That's how it always feels at Desert Beer Co., a brewery tucked into a strip mall in a residential area of Palm Desert that can feel bare bones compared to the stylish spots down the road on El Paseo, but has its own string-light-and-neon-Firebirds-hockey-sign charm. Like many breweries in town, its menu is packed with beverages brewed on-site (in some cases, mere feet from your seat), but along with

Palm Springs, CA · 2d

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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 · 2d
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Eater

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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 · 5d
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The Indy Endorsement: The Chile Relleno at El Matador Restaurant

Where: El Matador Restaurant, 13450 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. We were overdue to get together with our friend Theresa for dinner. She lives in Desert Hot Springs, and it was our turn go somewhere closer to her place. She recommended several possible locations—one of which was El Matador Restaurant.

Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2d

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Grateful Crane to Host Far East Feast

The Grateful Crane Ensemble and Chef John Nishio will present the Far East Feast on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nishio residence, 645 Rim Rd., Pasadena. The event offers good old Cantonese-style “Chinameshi” dishes such as pressed almond duck, homyu, pakkai, chow mein, chashu, ginger beef, shrimp with lobster sauce, and more. Nishio has re-created all the family favorites from the Far East Cafe in Little Tokyo.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

Eater

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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 · 2d

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Boba shop brings new flavor blends to La Verne

Old Town La Verne has welcomed a new boba shop called Moowee, bringing another cafe option for students and residents looking to grab a drink or a fun snack. Located at 2320 D St., Moowee offers a different variety of milk tea, fruit tea, smoothies and sweet treats which include cloud cakes, pudding, yogurt parfaits and fruit jelly.

La Verne, CA · 3d

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Snooze To Open New Restaurant In Brea

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, is planning to open a new restaurant at 3325 E. Imperial Highway, Brea. The proposed location became public through a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application filed under Snoozetown LLC. The application lists an On-Sale General Eating Place license, indicating that the business is seeking authorization to serve alcoholic beverages. The ABC filing, however, does not establish an opening date, and the company has not publicly confirmed a timeline for the new restaurant.

Brea, CA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Lobster Donuts and Champagne: Lido House Launches Seasonal Afternoon Tea

Lobster donuts, Macallan whisky and Piper-Heidsieck champagne with afternoon tea? Yes please!. Leave it to Chef Partner Riley Huddleston at The Mayor’s Table inside the Lido House Hotel to concoct a memorable tea experience. Beginning November 7, Lido House, Autograph Collection launches a seasonal weekend afternoon tea series at...

Newport Beach, CA · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Los Angeles — a city where bougainvillea spills over stucco walls, where palm trees sway above murals and taco trucks, where the air is perfumed with jasmine, car exhaust, and the promise of something new. Here, the city’s heart beats in the laughter of families in Koreatown, the quiet pride of Oaxacan bakers in Boyle Heights, the dreams of actors and artists and immigrants, and the hustle of those who make this sprawling metropolis feel like a patchwork of villages stitched together by sunlight and hope.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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A California Beachside Restaurant Known for Brunch and Cocktails Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Whaler LLC, a longtime restaurant and bar based in Venice, California, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The establishment, which has been serving since 1944, is known for its beachfront location, food, cocktails, and sports-viewing experience. The filing comes as its Venice location is also dealing with a temporary suspension of alcohol service.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Clifton's Quietly Reopens as Sanctuary, Eyes Meow Wolf-Style Future in DTLA

The landmark Clifton's building in downtown Los Angeles has quietly come back to life, open Thursdays through Sunday under new operators who are not even allowed to call it Clifton's anymore. Neil Biondich and Alex McCullough are running the space instead as Sanctuary, with plans that stretch from a daily live-action role-playing game to two restaurants and a vision of turning the century-old building into, as one of them puts it, an international destination.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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The Environment Feels Suspended, Like a Sanctuary, at This Neighborhood Restaurant in LA

All Time filled the day-to-night restaurant-sized hole in its Los Angeles neighborhood, earning itself a band of loyal customers.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d