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Dog Haus signs four area directors who plan a total of 400 units

This week, Dog Haus announced the latest phase in its strategy to push across the country with four new area directors signed on to open a total of 400 restaurants in the South and Mid-Atlantic. The moves are all part of the Pasadena, California-based fast-casual chain’s plan to speed development...

Pasadena, CA · 11h
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EL POLLO LOCO RETURNS TO GOLETA MONDAY

Reader Phil L. let me know that El Pollo Loco opens Monday, November 9, at 9:30 a.m. at 7000 Hollister Avenue, Suite 101, in Goleta’s Hollister Village Plaza, the former home of Sleep Number. I confirmed that there had been a sign on the front door that mentioned the Monday opening but it was taken down yesterday which might indicate a change of plans. I am assuming it does not.

Goleta, CA · 2d
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Cultivated Comfort

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Carl’s Jr. Fans Gasp At A $19.17 Chicken Tender Combo And Recall Spicy Chicken Sandwiches Costing $1.29 In 2019, Saying Only Jack In The Box And In N Out Are Still Cheap

There was a time when a Carl’s Jr. run meant a cheap, satisfying burger. These days,...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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 · 17h

Food & Wine

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

Melrose Hill is emerging as a culinary hub with these sister restaurants earning regulars.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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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 · 4d

The Santa Clarita Valley Signal

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‘Wine Under the Roof’ brings a barrel of fun to community

Wine, camaraderie, and delicious food were just some of the ingredients for a fun-filled night at the WiSH-Hart District Education Foundation’s annual “Wine Under the Roof” event at Santa Clarita […] The post ‘Wine Under the Roof’ brings a barrel of fun to community appeared first on Santa Clarita Valley Signal .

Santa Clarita, CA · 12h

Eater

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Mariscos El Muelle 8 Delivers a Sensational Taste of Culiacán in Downey

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Culiacán-based Mariscos El Muelle 8 has closed its East LA food truck and upgraded to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Downey that opened on Friday, October 30. The owner of Mariscos El Muelle 8 USA, Jay Orozco, had launched the food truck in Garden Grove in 2025 after closing a previous brick-and-mortar location of Mariscos El Muelle 8 in Downey. His new 95-seat restaurant has a full liquor license and big-screen TVs for sports events.

Downey, CA · 3d

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Little Tokyo's Kouraku Marks 50 Years With Free Street Festival and Gyoza-Folding Showdown

Kouraku, the Little Tokyo restaurant long known for dishing out Japanese-style Chinese comfort food, is marking a full half-century in business this weekend with a free street festival that shuts down a stretch of Second Street. The Kouraku Matsuri runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday outside the restaurant at 314 E. Second St., according to the seed facts behind this report.

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 · 12h

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Mystery Pizza Restaurant for Sale on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood

A mystery pizza parlor on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood is looking for a new owner, offering a turnkey opportunity for someone hoping to break into the city’s competitive restaurant scene or expand an existing pizza business. The restaurant, whose name is being kept confidential in the business-for-sale...

West Hollywood, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

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This LA Restaurant Has Lasted 20+ Years, Thanks to Community and a Telephone

In today's tough-as-nails dining business, longevity is hoped for, never guaranteed. So when it happens in an industry and city notorious for turnover like Los Angeles, it's worth paying attention. One such establishment is Providence, which has kept its doors open for 21 years and counting. That's significant. In 2025...

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

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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 · 2d

Santa Barbara Independent

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Downtown Santa Barbara to Celebrate Grand Opening of Cuso’s with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) is pleased to celebrate the newest chapter of Cuso’s with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 14, at 2:00 PM at 609 State Street.

Santa Barbara, 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 · 21h

Santa Barbara Independent

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Fast, Casual, Healthy — New Urbane Café Fits Right in Goleta

The Goodland’s got a good, new, healthy, fast-casual food option with the opening of Urbane Café in late October. And from the looks of things when I went to check it out this week — and could barely get a table — word is catching on quickly.

Goleta, CA · 3d

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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 · 5d

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Big Brian’s Meats to Open First Brick-and-Mortar in Lakewood

An award-winning barbecue company that grew from backyard cooking into one of Southern California’s most visible catering operations is opening its first permanent location in Lakewood. Big Brian’s Meats will open at 5574 South St., near the intersection of Bellflower Boulevard and South Street. Big Brian’s Meats’ menu...

Lakewood, CA · 4h

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Miracle returns to The Ordinarie, the Long Beach pub that started a holiday takeover obsession

Long Beach, put down the plastic skeleton. There is nog to be had, dammit. Miracle has returned to The Ordinarie, bringing its annual permission slip to drink and eat something festive. Eat something comforting. And surrender to the glorious idea that a neighborhood tavern should spend November and December dressed like Christmas has unlimited access to a hot glue and a staple gun.

Long Beach, CA · 3d