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Iconic ‘Meet in Paris’ to Close Nov. 11

The restaurant scene downtown will see another enormous change when ‘Meet in Pairs’ closes their doors on Nov. 11, 2026. The iconic French eatery has been an anchor for the famous food scene in Culver City since it first opened, and it’s closure will be mourned. “What...

Culver City, CA · 4d

wehotimes.com

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West Hollywood Food News and Other Happenings for November

The holiday season is here and there are plenty of events happening in WeHo and beyond. Here are some suggestions. The team behind the Nice Guy and Delilah took over the former Bootsy Bellow space across from SoHo House. Now it is Little Luck, with a menu of Izakaya plates , sushi and charcoal grilled skewers.

West Hollywood, CA · 4d

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Good taste, good timing: Long Beach lunch specials worth leaving your desk for

Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy a delicious lunch… which tastes even better when there’s a deal involved! Downtown Long Beach has plenty of restaurants offering midday specials that deliver big flavor without the big price tag. From quick bites to sit-down favorites, we’ve rounded up a few lunch deals worth stepping out for.

Long Beach, CA · 5d

ABC7

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Lula Cocina Mexicana celebrates 35 years of Mexican food and community in Santa Monica

A little taste of Mexico has called Santa Monica home for 35 years.

Santa Monica, CA · 4d

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Los Angeles Pizza Worth Seeking

Don’t bother comparing Los Angeles pizza to New York City. It’s a total waste of time. I grew up in New Jersey, so I initially gravitated toward New York City style pizza, since that’s what was readily available. Restaurant competition was pretty fierce, so even neighborhood spots in the Tri-state area were pretty good. Since then, I’ve enjoyed great pizza in cities like Chicago, New Haven, Trenton, San Francisco, Seattle, blah, blah, blah. Good pizza is good pizza, wherever it’s made.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

The Coconut Mama

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Beverly Hills restaurant closes after nearly 30 years as costs rise

A well-known Beverly Hills restaurant that attracted celebrities and diners with its signature garlic noodles and roasted crab has closed its longtime location after nearly three decades in business. The…

Beverly Hills, CA · 7d

Daily Trojan

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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...

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

LOCAL NEWS PASADENA

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Tacos, tequila and a good cause in SoPas

I decided to take a week off from visiting restaurants and put on my “do...

South Pasadena, CA · 6d

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Lazy Dog Restaurant for Families

It says so right on the menu: "Sit, Stay & Play." Play? At a restaurant? Everything about Lazy Dog Restaurant is playful from the red fire hydrant you see on the way in -- to the tiny dog bone shaped mints you grab from the hostess desk on the way out.

Orange County, CA · 6d

KTLA

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Pink’s to celebrate 87th anniversary with 87-cent chili dogs, new menu item

Pink’s Hot Dogs is marking its 87th anniversary by offering discounted chili dogs and introducing a new menu item named for comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The Hollywood hot dog stand said it will sell its signature chili dogs for 87 cents for 87 minutes beginning at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 as part of the […]

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

Long Beach Post

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Black Pork, a hidden gem in West Long Beach, is serving comfort food from empanadas to clam chowder

Owners Luis Mendiola and Veronica Lopez are putting their global culinary experiences into their eclectic menu. The post Black Pork, a hidden gem in West Long Beach, is serving comfort food from empanadas to clam chowder appeared first on Long Beach Post .

Long Beach, CA · 6d

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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

San Diego, CA · 4d

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Juicy Ribeye Khao Soi In a Wisteria-Covered West Hollywood Courtyard

Welcome to Friday’s Weekend Eats column, featuring some of the most exciting culinary throw-downs in L.A., made just for members of L.A. TACO. If you're not a member and want to see the full column, join here. WELA THAI COURTYARD ~ WEST HOLLYWOOD. Khao soi topped with a full...

West Hollywood, CA · 4d

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Long Beach Grocery Co-op Hosts Growing Together Fundraiser With LBCC

Long Beach Grocery Co-op is teaming up with Long Beach City College for Growing Together, a fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the Jenni Rivera Performing Arts Center at LBCC, with $44 tickets covering a documentary screening, food and drinks. According to...

Long Beach, CA · 5d

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Step Inside This Tiki-Themed California Steakhouse That’ll Transport You Straight Back To 1937

If you’ve been searching for a place that serves a magnificent steak while surrounding you with carved tiki masks and glowing aquariums, your search ends in Glendale, California. Damon’s Steak House is the kind of restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on a secret that...

Glendale, CA · 7d

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

El Monte, California — a city where the San Gabriel Mountains rise blue and gentle beyond the rooftops, where bougainvillea spills over stucco walls, and where the scent of tortillas, pho, and barbecue mingles in the evening air. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by generations of families, newcomers from across the Pacific, and dreamers who built their futures on these sun-warmed streets. The city hums with the laughter of children in pocket parks, the wisdom of elders at corner bakeries, and the quiet pride of shopkeepers who greet you by name.

El Monte, CA · 10d

Los Angeles Times

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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.

Los Angeles, CA · 5d

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 · 5d

theshelbyreport.com

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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,...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d