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5 Best Restaurants in Lancaster, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Lancaster, California — a city where the Mojave wind sweeps through wide boulevards and the sun paints murals on stucco walls, where aerospace dreams and desert roots entwine, and every evening the sky blushes with possibility. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of families, the quiet pride of old-timers, and the restless energy of newcomers drawn by the promise of space — both literal and figurative. It’s a place where the scent of blooming Joshua trees mingles with the aroma of carne asada and fried chicken, where cultures meet and mingle in strip mall taquerias and family-run diners.

Lancaster, CA · 7d

Los Angeles Times

Legendary downtown diner the Original Pantry reopens this month. Here's what's new

The century-old diner in downtown L.A. will reopen with both nostalgic and new menu items on Nov. 19 after being closed for a year and a half.

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Locals Can’t Get Enough of the Homestyle Breakfasts at This Small-Town California Diner

Ojai, California has a diner called Bonnie Lu’s Country Cafe, and once the locals find it, they never really stop going back. If you’ve been looking for proof that the best meals in California aren’t always found in big cities, here it is. Let’s start with Ojai...

Ojai, CA · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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 · 6d

lamag.com

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.

thecanyonnews.com

Landmark Restaurant Struggles To Stay Open

LOS FELIZ—On October 28, locals came out to support a local lively little tavern, Ye Rustic Inn, located at 1831 Hillhurst Avenue. The bar’s owner, Susan Wood, issued a plea for help on her Instagram page, drawing a crowd of supporters holding vigil as their favorite dive bar faces possible closure.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

spectrumnews1.com

5 SoCal restaurants make OpenTable's top 100

LOS ANGELES — OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five Southern California restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list. The Los Angeles eateries are Dunsmoor in Glassell Park, Providence in Hollywood and the Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood. Orange County honorees are Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim.

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A California Beachside Restaurant Known for Brunch and Cocktails Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Whaler LLC, a longtime restaurant and bar based in Venice, California, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The establishment, which has been serving since 1944, is known for its beachfront location, food, cocktails, and sports-viewing experience. The filing comes as its Venice location is also dealing with a temporary suspension of alcohol service.

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LOCAL TRAVEL

5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining

California is known for its diverse food scene, but some restaurants take fine dining to another … 5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining Read more

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The Desert Sun

Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter

An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants in five western states. The bankruptcy filing follows the closure of 10 Outback restaurants in October and three additional locations earlier this year, according to Fast Company . The company has faced years of financial challenges, including declining customer traffic and rising food and labor costs. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection puts 61 remaining locations across the western United States up for sale. Which Outback Steakhouse locations in California recently closed? Outback closed 10 restaurants between Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, according to Fast Company. The franchisee said the restaurants were operating at a loss or generating insufficient revenue to cover occupancy expenses. The closures affected four states: Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada. In California, three Outback Steakhouse locations closed across Los Angeles and Orange counties: Buena Park, Valencia,

Southern California, CA · 15h

lamag.com

Mike’s Red Tacos Opens New Pasadena Location

The viral birria restaurant Mike’s Red Tacos has officially opened its doors in Pasadena. Mike’s started as a San Diego food truck in 2021 and earned a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list in 2023. Pasadena marks their first location in the L.A. area. “Pasadena...

Pasadena, CA · 17h

Yahoo!

California's Best Steakhouse Is Right In The Heart Of Hollywood

Gwen steakhouse on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, owned by Australian brothers Curtis and Luke Stone, is renowned for its dry-aged meat, Art Deco decor, and fire pit cooking. If you're looking to celebrate an anniversary, treat yourself on your birthday, or wine and dine a potential client, a good...

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KTLA

Popular Old Town Newhall restaurant destroyed in fire announces new home

The owners of a popular restaurant in Santa Clarita’s historic Old Town Newhall that was destroyed by a fire announced on Tuesday that it has a new home. Newhall Refinery shared on social media that its new location will be at the former site of Brewery Draconum, located at 24407 Main Street, just blocks from […]

Santa Clarita, CA · 2d

SFGate

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LA's hot new burger at Maree is delicious and fun — and costs $42

The au poivre hamburger may be the most talked-about one in town.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h

Daily Trojan

The Original Pantry Cafe reborn with new mission

The Original Pantry Cafe plans to stay true to it’s origins, bringing back its classic menu staples, including the coleslaw, pancakes and potatoes. It’s also rehired some of its long-time staff members. (Marina Yazbek / Daily Trojan) Pancakes, buttered sourdough toast hot off the griddle and other diner...

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Island Pacific Opens 22nd Store, Located In NE Los Angeles

Island Pacific Seafood Market is celebrating the opening of its 22nd supermarket at 4044 N. Eagle Rock Blvd. in the Glassell Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, bringing authentic Filipino groceries, fresh seafood, meats, produce and specialty foods to the northeast part of the city. Following an Oct. 30 soft opening,...

Eater

With LA’s Bar Scene in Crisis, Everson Royce Bar Announces Last Call

In late October, Downtown’s Everson Royce Bar announced it would close permanently at the end of 2026. Hundreds of comments on its Instagram page lamented the loss of another fundamental Los Angeles bar. In the 11 years it was open, Everson Royce Bar appealed to casual and knowledgeable drinkers alike, serving as a watering hole for the hospitality industry. Cocktail culture writer Esther Tseng recalls the bar’s impact on the region. “It’s a bar that always had seriously good (but not serious) cocktails,” says Tseng. “It was probably one of the first places I knew Downtown that could accommodate small parties in an intimate bar setting, or larger, casual parties on the patio out back. It had great food, too.”

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A Los Angeles Italian Restaurant Chain That Once Had 19 Locations Is Closing Its Last One

Louise’s Trattoria has announced its upcoming closure in Los Angeles. The Larchmont restaurant is the last remaining location of a chain that began in Santa Monica in 1978. Louise’s Trattoria is a family-owned Italian restaurant at 232 N. Larchmont Boulevard. It is known for its traditional Italian American food, fresh pasta, and signature focaccia bread. Unfortunately, it will be closing its doors in Larchmont Village on November 25.