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The Original Pantry Cafe returns with a new menu and mission

The century-old diner brings back its pancakes and coleslaw, plus new dishes like a fried chicken sandwich. Profits support unhoused Angelenos.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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An Eastside guide to Thanksgiving takeout, from turkey to tamales

Let someone else handle the turkey this year. We’ve rounded up Eastside spots serving Thanksgiving dinner and taking preorders for pickup, whether you need the whole feast or just a pie to bring to the table. Atwater Village—Bon Vivant is taking pre-orders for full Thanksgiving feasts of turkey, stuffing,...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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Food & Wine

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To Try This Neighborhood Wine Bar in LA, You’ll Have to Go Out on a Weeknight

Pair proprietary wine with a seasonal California menu in Melrose.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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12 Surprisingly Affordable Bakeries In Southern California You Have To Try

One bakery on my list has been turning out Danish cookies since 1960, and it still sits on a street named after Copenhagen. Another one opens its doors at 4 in the morning, seven days a week. I love that kind of devotion to bread. Southern California has a reputation...

Southern California, CA · 7h
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Meet the Melrose Sports Bar and Restaurant Giving Game Day a Glow-Up

Hot take, but watching your favorite game shouldn't mean settling for sticky floors, mediocre food and TVs mounted so high you leave with a sore neck. Thankfully, this Hollywood spot is giving fans a reason to rethink their usual game-day plans. Pawn Shop L.A. is an elevated take on the neighborhood sports bar, offering a thoughtfully designed space, chef-driven comfort food and plenty of screens to keep you tuned in to the action. Whether you're stopping by to catch the big game or making a mimosa-driven brunch day with friends, the two-story destination makes a case for trading the couch for a booth.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

Eater

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Miami’s Kyu Brings Wood-Fired Cooking and Significant Buzz to Century City

It’s not every day that a popular Miami restaurant expands to the West Coast, what with the narrative of California’s difficult environment for conducting business and Los Angeles’s often Byzantine rules for opening a large-scale restaurant. But Kyu’s November 9 opening in Century City, tucked behind the historic Fairmont Century Plaza at the base of a two-skyscraper luxury residential project owned by billionaire developers David and Simon Reuben, makes sense for a restaurant chain with plans to expand globally.

Los Angeles, CA · 6h

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November 14: Ca’Lucchenzo, Rise Bagels, Heidi Sloknik, Eric Greenspan

“Ca’Lucchenzo is a charming neighborhood Italian restaurant in Wauwatosa (adjacent to Milwaukee, WI), where handmade pasta, thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes and an exclusively Italian wine list take center stage. Led by James Beard Award finalist (for Best Chef: Midwest) Chef Zak Baker and his wife, Sarah, Ca’Lucchenzo combines the traditions of Italian cooking with warm, spirited hospitality, creating a dining experience that feels both special and wonderfully familiar.” Chef Zak and Sarah take a break from their busy kitchen to join us.

Irvine, CA · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

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Eight California Coffee Shops Where Retirees Have Held The Same Morning Table For Decades

Every town has that one table where the same group shows up each morning, orders the usual, and settles the news of the day before most people are awake. In California, some of those tables have been claimed for so long that the regulars outlasted the menus, the paint jobs, and a few of the coffee machines.

California · 1d

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Best Matcha Spots in Orange County

Matcha is the latest craze; however, students’ opinions vary on if it lives up to the reputation that it has built up for itself. These local spots are sure to change your mind if you are skeptical about the drink or help you discover your new favorite spot if you already enjoy drinking it.

Orange County, CA · 1d

theeastsiderla.com

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Eagle Rock’s sixth annual Pie Bake has a new home

Eagle Rock—Bakers, start your ovens. The sixth annual Eagle Rock Pie Bake is moving from a cul-de-sac to the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. The aim is to attract more attention. And more pies. The competition takes place from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 14. RSVPs...

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

whatnow.com

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H Mart May Be Planning Laguna Hills Location

H Mart may be preparing to open a new supermarket in Laguna Hills, according to a social media post by @926oc on Instagram. The potential development has drawn attention to the Korean-American grocery chain’s possible expansion into the Orange County community. The post identifies a potential connection between the...

Laguna Hills, CA · 11h

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Venice bakery Ina Bakes opens online orders for Thanksgiving pies, cakes, and seasonal treats

Holiday preorders run through Monday, Nov. 23, featuring classic apple pie, pecan bourbon pie, and vegan or gluten-free options. Holiday hosts looking to cross dessert off their Thanksgiving to-do list can now place online orders with Venice-based Ina Bakes, which has officially unveiled its seasonal menu ahead of a Monday, Nov. 23 ordering deadline.

Los Angeles, CA · 16h

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First-Timers Vow To Return For The Crispy Catfish At This Order-At-The-Counter Long Beach, California Fish Shack

There is a small takeout counter on a busy Long Beach street where first-time customers keep making the same promise before they even finish their meal. They say they will be back, and plenty of them mean it. The reason usually comes down to one thing: catfish with a crispy...

Long Beach, CA · 5d

Variety

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Where to Eat During AFM 2026: Century City and Beverly Hills’ Best Restaurants

AFM 2026 is in the center of the independent film business dealmaking world and close to many of the entertainment biz’s favorite restaurants. Century City and nearby Beverly Hills are home to the major agencies, law firms and financing entities, which equals power lunching and see-and-be-seen gathering spots close to the confab. Throw in some legendary eateries, and AFMers are perfectly positioned to dine where Hollywood dealmakers, agency foot soldiers and bold names eat out. Century City’s dining options start at the host venue: Birdie G’s is the Fairmont Century Plaza’s new full-service restaurant. Expect classic American cooking in a relaxed setting. There will be mobile coffee stations and daily grab-and-go items near the Fairmont’s lower-level conference rooms. Choices include hearty breakfast burritos, creative salads and an array of sandwiches. At the adjacent Westfield Century City, where AFM badge holders can take advantage of a discount program, more than 65 food outlets populate the multi-level, open-air mall. Specializing in dim sum, Din Tai Fung (10250 Santa Monica Blvd., second level, dtf.com) excels in Taiwan-style, handmade soup dumplings and flavorful noodle dishes. Waits can be extensive, so sit at the bar, reserve ahead or use yelp.com to join the real-time waitlist.

Beverly Hills, CA · 3d

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 · 3d

LAist

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10 food-related gifts that exude LA this holiday season

Got a food obsessive in your life? Gab Chabrán hand-picked 10 gifts that celebrate our dynamic food scene.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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At Barney’s Beanery In West Hollywood, Chili And Rock History Share The Same Booths

Some places in Los Angeles change their look every few years. One spot on a busy West Hollywood street has done the opposite since 1920, and that stubbornness is a big part of its charm. The walls are covered with posters, stickers, and celebrity photos, and the tabletops look like...

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

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This California Tea Room Has Been Bringing Authentic English Afternoon Tea To Pasadena For 50 Years

Gentlemen who show up for tea here without a jacket and tie get one handed to them. The shop keeps a vintage menswear corner for exactly that reason. That tells you a lot about this place. A butler in traditional uniform oversees the service, and cell phones stay tucked away.

Pasadena, CA · 2d

Eater

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Lodge Bread Brings Its Massive Cinnamon Rolls and Sourdough Loaves to Pasadena

Lodge Bread Co., the bakery known for its oversized cinnamon rolls and sourdough loaves, opened its fourth location in Pasadena on Thursday, November 12. Lodge Bread’s founder, two-time James Beard Award semifinalist Or Amsalam, has big plans for the bakery’s Pasadena space, with an expanded menu, baked goods that use naturally leavened dough, a daytime menu of sandwiches, and expansive seating, plus an adjacent pizza-pasta restaurant called Full Proof, which will debut in early 2027.

Pasadena, CA · 1d