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Chef Johnathan Benvenuti returns to Long Beach with the ultimate Friendsgiving

Chef Johnathan Benvenuti—the “Hell’s Kitchen” runner-up whose Bar Becky gave Long Beach some of its most personal, playful Italian-American food—is bringing his food back for the ultimate Friendsgiving. And he is bringing three chef friends with him. Dubbed “Hell of a Feast,” the Nov. 17...

Long Beach, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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12 Classic American Sandwiches and the Cities That Claim Them

From the Philadelphia cheesesteak to the Louisville Hot Brown, twelve classic American sandwiches and the cities that claim them. The post 12 Classic American Sandwiches and the Cities That Claim Them appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Huntington Park cafe collabs with local businesses amidst ICE raids

Cruzita’s Deli and Cafe is situated in the heart of Huntington Park. Celina Cruz is often seen working front and center, alongside her mother, Maricruz, who fixes people’s orders. Not only do they serve iced coffees and deli sandwiches, according to Celina, they provide a third space for those who feel unwelcome by the current ICE raids.

Huntington Park, CA · 23h

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Taste of Beauty Closes West Hollywood Restaurant After Less Than Two Years

Another restaurant has called it quits in West Hollywood, as plant-based fine-dining restaurant Taste of Beauty has closed its Robertson Boulevard location after struggling to attract enough foot traffic to sustain the business. The restaurant, located at 616 N. Robertson Blvd., served its final meal on Sunday, Nov. 1, bringing...

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Laya Cafe Will Open In Downtown Santa Monica On…

In case you weren’t paying attention, a sister of Hollywood’s Laya has been in build-out at the old King & Queen Cantina space at 1401 Ocean Ave., Suite 104 in Downtown Santa Monica. Laya Cafe, as this location will be known, will feature a Lebanese Mediterranean menu from Chef Charbel Hyek. SOCALPULSE gives us an excellent glimpse of what’s coming, and is reporting that Laya Cafe will open on Friday, November 20 with Tuesday through Sunday hours of lunch from 11am to 2:30pm, happy hour from 3-5:30pm, and dinner from 4-9pm.

Santa Monica, CA · 22h

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Mike’s Red Tacos Celebrates Pasadena Debut with Largest Grand Opening in Company History and Expanded Taco Tuesday Deal

November 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // PASADENA, Calif. — The Birria Experience has officially landed in Los Angeles. Mike’s Red Tacos celebrated its largest grand opening to date with its Los Angeles-area debut in Pasadena in October. The new flagship will also serve as the company’s national training center and Pasadena will be the home of the company’s corporate headquarters. To celebrate the opening, the brand is giving Pasadena guests even more to look forward to with an exclusive FREE taco offer tied to its expanded Taco Tuesday promotion.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Family traditions and bread made with love are central to The Old Sasoon Bakery's success

One Syrian family has brought flavor to Pasadena palates for four decades

Pasadena, CA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Downtown Long Beach Welcomes Horror-Themed Coffinated Coffee, Born From a Grandmother's Memory

A coffee shop built on a love of horror movies and a grieving granddaughter's memories has planted its second location in Downtown Long Beach. Coffinated Coffee opened its doors on First Street this past Saturday, bringing a menu of drinks inspired by slasher films, video games and cult classics to the Arts District.

Long Beach, CA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Eastside Living Market Brings Free Shopping and Food to Obregon Park

Eastside Living is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Eugene A. Obregon Park in East Los Angeles, offering a free day of shopping, food, music and other activities. Los Angeles County and Smorgasburg LA are partnering on the event, whose organizers expect more than 30 local businesses and other creators, LAist reported.

East Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Temen Begins Promenade Buildout for Yemenite-French Small Plates

Crews are pulling old facade paneling off the former Istanbul Home at 1239 Third Street Promenade and rebuilding the retail space as Temen. Founder and executive chef Amir Al-Rashidi is aiming to open the Yemenite-French small-plates restaurant before the end of 2026, on the block between Wilshire Boulevard and Arizona Avenue.

Santa Monica, 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 · 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 · 7d