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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 · 6d
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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 · 6d
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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 · 5d
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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 · 2d
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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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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

The Coconut Mama

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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 · 3d

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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Eater

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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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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.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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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 · 18h

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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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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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Iconic Victorian house California restaurant and night club closes after 20 years of unforgettable nights

California has said goodbye to another longtime gathering place amid a continuing wave of beloved restaurant closures. The Victorian in Santa Monica ended its 20-year run after a final Halloween…

Santa Monica, CA · 11h

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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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10 Historic American Food Markets Where Shoppers Still Buy Fresh Food

From Baltimore's Lexington Market to Seattle's Pike Place, ten historic American food markets still sell fresh produce, meat and prepared food to shoppers. The post 10 Historic American Food Markets Where Shoppers Still Buy Fresh Food appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

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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....

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Scratch-Made Meals with Fresh Ingredients Earn Fullerton School District Eat Real Silver Certification

Fullerton School District’s Nutrition Services Department has earned Eat Real’s Silver Tier certification, recognizing its commitment to serving fresh, nutritious meals that support student health and readiness to learn. That commitment was on display November 2, when local school food service leaders aspiring to achieve certification toured FSD’s...

Fullerton, CA · 1d

wehotimes.com

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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 · 1d