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10 Family-Owned California Bakeries Making Everything From Scratch

A family bakery in California still sells a strawberry whipped cream cake first developed in the 1970s. The bakery itself opened in 1938. I can’t get over that. Some birthday traditions are older than the parents ordering the cake. That shop has plenty of good company on this list.

California · 1d
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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 · 3d
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Grocery bags delivered across Redlands ahead of annual food drive

REDLANDS, Calif. — Thousands of brown paper grocery bags have been distributed to homes across Redlands and surrounding communities this week ahead of the Family Service Association's annual Fall Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 14. Residents who received a bag are asked to fill it with nonperishable food donations...

Redlands, CA · 1d
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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 · 4d

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National Orange Show’s Nov. 12 Wine & Food Fall Affair Supports Charities With Tastings, Jazz

The National Orange Show Foundation will bring wine tastings, food and live jazz to San Bernardino on Nov. 12 as its Wine & Food Fall Affair raises money for charities serving Inland Empire families, veterans and other residents. The fundraiser runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. inside the Orange Pavilion...

San Bernardino, CA · 3d

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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 · 9d

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Palm Desert eatery fails health inspection due to flies in sink area

While most Coachella Valley restaurants passed their Riverside County health inspections this week, one scored a "B" grade, according to reports. Mi Cultura in Palm Desert earned a "B" grade due to a number of violations, including lack of cold water, flies in the facility and more. The facility will be reinspected in the coming days. Here are the restaurants that were inspected in the Coachella Valley Oct. 23 through 29: 'B' grades Mi Cultura, 44-795 San Pablo Ave., Suite 5-6, Palm Desert Inspection conducted Oct. 26 Minor violations: Hand sink missing paper towels; no running cold water at hand sink; several flies observed throughout ware washing area and by prep sink; equipment and utensils in need of cleaning; and others "B" card posted and a reinspection date has been set 'A' grades An “A” grade, or a score of 90 to 100 points, means a restaurant passed an inspection and met minimum health standards. Coachella Garibaldi Meat Market, 49-975 Harrison St., Suite A McDonald's, 83-131 Avenue 48 Subway, 83-097 Avenue 48, Suite D1a Taco Bell, 83-157 Avenue 48 Desert Hot Springs Cool Cactus Candies (home-based food facility) Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel, 10-805 Palm Drive Expressway Market, 17-001 Palm

Palm Desert, CA · 13d

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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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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 · 4d

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This Old-School California Italian Deli Has Been Serving Giant Sandwiches And Imported Specialties Since 1963

A red Vespa parked by the front door is your first clue. Behind it waits a deli case loaded with capicola, mortadella, provolone, and homemade Italian sausage. One side of the building is a full Italian market. The other side is a pizzeria turning out hand-tossed pies and sandwiches built on homemade rolls.

Anaheim, CA · 6d

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This Southern California Jewish Deli Piles Pastrami High On Rye And Bakes Its Own Black-And-White Cookies

Some sandwiches need two hands and a plan. In a quiet corner of Orange County, a New York-style Jewish deli has been stacking pastrami on rye so tall that it practically needs its own zip code. The same building also holds a full bakery, a coffee bar, and a dining...

Los Alamitos, CA · 5d

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Two longtime California restaurants close after more than 40 years amid construction changes

For generations of Southern California residents, Dana Point Harbor has been more than a place to launch a boat or watch the sunset. It has also been home to beloved…

Southern California, CA · 5d

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 6d

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2 Southern California Pizza Restaurants Serving Unique Pies and Creative Menus

California’s pizza scene offers much more than traditional pepperoni and cheese. Across Southern California, restaurants are … 2 Southern California Pizza Restaurants Serving Unique Pies and Creative Menus Read more

Southern California, CA · 9d

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8 Hole-In-The-Wall Chinese Restaurants In California Where Lunch Specials Are Still Under $13

Want to find the best hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants in California without emptying your wallet?. These 8 Chinese restaurants serve up incredible lunch specials and big, satisfying flavors!. 1. Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine (La Mirada) Tucked into a strip mall on Imperial Highway, Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine is the kind of...

California · 12d

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Gaucho Grill Fires Up Old Town Temecula's Historic Former Bank Building

A century-old bank building in Old Town Temecula has a new tenant, and it's serving skirt steak instead of savings accounts. Gaucho Grill, the Argentine steakhouse chain known for cooking meat over open-flame, wood-fired parrilla grills, opened its newest location at 28645 Old Town Front Street in Old Town Temecula on September 21.

Temecula, CA · 6d

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Bushfire Kitchen Planning New Restaurant In Redlands

Bushfire Kitchen is planning to open a restaurant at 27471 San Bernardino Ave., Suite 220, Redlands. The restaurant identified the proposed location in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application. Founded in 2012 by two cousins, one a chef and the other an entrepreneur, Bushfire Kitchen operates...

Redlands, CA · 6d

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The Baker’s Drive Thru You Remember: Familiar Recipes Through the Eyes of Two Longtime Employees

After 40 years at Baker’s Drive Thru, Tina Cardoza still sometimes finishes a day working in the restaurants, goes home and decides to return for dinner. Her favorite is a tostada. Her husband, whom she met through Baker’s and who has worked for the company for 35 years, is often ready for another visit, too.

San Bernardino, CA · 7d

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Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market To Open New Location in San Jose

Mendocino Farms Sandwich Market is preparing to open a new location in San Jose at 1098 E Brokaw Road, Suite 10. The upcoming restaurant is identified in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application filed under Mendocino Farms LLC. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

San Jose, CA · 7d

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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 · 6d