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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 · 2d
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Vinyl and Velvet

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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 · 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 · 3d
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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 · 3d
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5 Best Restaurants in South Gate, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

South Gate, California — a city where the sun leans golden on tidy neighborhoods, where the laughter of families drifts through parks and plazas, and where the scent of carne asada, sweet bread, and simmering pozole floats on the evening breeze. Here, palm trees sway above stucco homes, murals bloom on corner stores, and the streets pulse with the footsteps of generations — newcomers and old-timers, dreamers and doers, all weaving their stories into the city’s living tapestry.

South Gate, 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 · 7h

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East Long Beach gem Vino e Cucina closing Nov. 22

Vino e Cucina will close Nov. 22, owner Lorenzo Mottola has announced, ending a chapter of East Long Beach dining that deserves to be measured in far more than plates of pasta. Though, yes, we need to talk about that pasta. We also need to talk about what it meant...

Long Beach, CA · 3d

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4 Things You Should Never Ask a Server, According to Restaurant Pros

Respect the restaurant’s menu and cultural identity by enjoying the dishes as intended, and don’t make requests that disrupt the restaurant’s workflow. Avoid asking servers overly personal questions, and handle payment and tipping thoughtfully to keep the dining experience smooth for everyone. Servers have heard it all,...

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

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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 · 5d

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9 California Delis Stacking Pastrami, Corned Beef And Reubens On Fresh Rye

California gets plenty of hype for tacos and avocados, but its deli scene? Underrated. We’re talking pastrami piled sky-high, crispy rye, and Reubens that make portion control look like a bad joke. One legendary Los Angeles deli has been serving hot pastrami since 1947. The sandwich became a hit...

Los Angeles, CA · 21h

Los Angeles Times

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Why strangers are swapping secrets at this underground L.A. supper club

Inside a historic 1908 Craftsman home in West Adams, monthly gatherings pair garden-grown dishes with storytelling to help diners find connection.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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In This Los Angeles Neighborhood, There’s Somewhere to Eat Like a Local All Day

Opening a restaurant is a grueling test of resources, patience, and sheer will. For some restaurateurs, it's a one-time thing. Andrew Lawson and Evan Algorri did it in Los Angeles in late 2023. Then, only five weeks later, they did it again. Café Telegrama came first, a quick-service daytime concept,...

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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11 Wacky Restaurants In California Where Dining Is Downright Fun

Searching for wacky restaurants in California where dining is downright fun?. These 11 restaurants bring bold themes, great food, and seriously good times!. 1. One Piece Cafe (Los Angeles) If you’ve been looking for a dining experience that goes way beyond just sitting down and ordering food, the One Piece...

California · 6d

Food & Wine

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Two Decades in, This Santa Monica Spot Is Still the Ultimate Neighborhood Restaurant

After several star chefs and many menu changes, the Santa Monica institution remains a local favorite by staying true to what made it special in the first place.

Santa Monica, CA · 10h

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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

Gourmetory

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The Top 10 Highest-Rated Dinner Spots on the West Coast, According to Yelp

Picking a great dinner spot on the West Coast usually comes down to a few clear things: fresh ingredients, a strong point of view, and a setting that feels worth the drive. From California to Washington, the region is packed with places diners love for seafood, noodles, tacos, and steak. Because no vetted source list…

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 1d

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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 · 5d

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Chef Nancy Silverton Brings Her Signature Italian Steakhouse Experience to the Westside

If you ask Nancy Silverton (Osteria Mozza, Max & Helen’s) what the key to a successful restaurant is, she’ll tell you that you need to put something on the menu that’s going to encourage diners to come back. At Spacca Tutto — her newest restaurant at the...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d