Venice, CA Food & Drink and More

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Woodland Hills, California, Locals Have Been Getting Their Ribs At This Old-School Western-Themed BBQ Spot For Years

Some restaurants chase trends every season. Others plant their boots in one spot and let the neighborhood come to them, year after year. In Woodland Hills, California, there is a barbecue joint that has done exactly that, serving ribs in a Western-themed setting that looks more like a ranch house than a restaurant. Families keep returning, and some folks have been ordering the same rib plate for longer than they can remember.

Los Angeles, CA · 10d

CBS LA

3 Los Angeles restaurants make OpenTable's top 100 nationwide list

Each year, OpenTable gathers information from its online restaurant-reservation platform to identify diners' top picks, based on over 11 million reviews.

whatnow.com

Cole’s to Reopen in Downtown

More than a year after the historic restaurant closed, Cole’s is set to reopen this late November at 118 E. 6th Street in Downtown Los Angeles, with new owners Jeremy Fall and Sean Maloney leading its return. The reopening will bring back the century-old restaurant widely credited with inventing...

Los Angeles, CA · 6d

KTLA

Health violations closed dozens of L.A. County restaurants in October

October was a busy month for Los Angeles County health inspectors, who cited and closed nearly six dozen restaurants and markets because of health code violations. The list includes upscale eateries, major national chains and “mom and pop” shops. The most common reason for closure was vermin infestation, meaning the presence of insects, rodents, birds […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 9d

fastfoodclub.com

Californians Have Been Coming Back For Prime Rib At This Tudor-Style Los Angeles Steakhouse For Over 100 Years

Some Los Angeles restaurants last a few seasons. One spot near Griffith Park has lasted more than a century, and it still draws crowds who come back for one thing above all: prime rib. The building looks like it was lifted from a Scottish storybook, with high gables and old...

Los Angeles, CA · 10d

fastfoodclub.com

This Long Beach Buffet Fills California Seafood Lovers’ Plates With Crab Legs, Lobster, And Sushi Bar Rolls

Some people plan road trips around beaches. Others plan them around crab legs, and there is a spot in Long Beach that rewards the second group in a big way. Right off the 405, a longtime buffet has been feeding families, birthday crowds, and stuck-in-traffic commuters for decades. It lines up sushi rolls, crab, lobster, hibachi, and a chocolate fountain in one big room.

Long Beach, CA · 9d

fastfoodclub.com

Seven California Bakeries Where Families Still Line Up For Pan Dulce Every Weekend

Saturday and Sunday mornings in California have a ritual that never made it onto a postcard. Families grab a tray and tongs, walk past rows of conchas and cuernos, and fill a paper bag with sweet bread for the week ahead. The seven panaderias on this list stretch from San...

California · 9d

larchmontbuzz.com

LA’s Culinary Leaders On What Makes Restaurants Last

What makes a restaurant successful goes beyond what is served on the plate. Location, design, hospitality, and a connection to the neighborhood all play a role, according to industry leaders who spoke on the panel at the Directors Guild last month for “LA, Served: The Restaurants Shaping the City.”

KTLA

Disneyland unveils 2026 Festival of Holidays food lineup; see what’s on the menus

Disneyland foodies will want to come hungry for Disney’s annual Festival of Holidays food fest, featuring new dishes such as the Reimagined Beef Wellington, Chicken Pot Pie Wings, and Twix Bits Iced Chocolate. The 2026 Festival of Holidays returns Nov. 13 and runs through Jan. 6, featuring six festival marketplace booths offering small plates of […]

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Food & Wine

LA’s Beethoven Market Is Defying the Odds and Building Community, One Meal at a Time

When Jeremy Adler faced an operator’s worst nightmare, he threw everything he had at it — and learned the true meaning of what it means to run a neighborhood restaurant.

KTLA

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From Krispy Kreme to pizza, these Election Day freebies, discounts are available to voters

As Americans from California to New York head to the polls, some freebies and discounts are available to those who choose to vote. Here’s what’s available: Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut on Election Day On Tuesday, guests who visit a participating U.S. shop and say they voted or show an “I Voted” sticker […]

California · 8d

Food & Wine

Los Angeles’ Little Fish Is Building a More Sustainable, Multi-Part Food Business Model

Nearly a year in, Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle’s buzzy full-service restaurant hasn’t turned a profit, but they’ve found other ways to keep their overall finances afloat.

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It’s Sip & Savor Restaurant Week in Los Angeles

Sip and Savor Restaurant Week has landed in Los Angeles, bringing with it a new level of wine and salumi curation across the city. Find out which restaurants are participating in this two-week event and impress your friends by dropping facts about the Roero DOCG wine region. *This piece contains...

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Frozen Yogurt Is Cool Again, and L.A. Wants In

There are a few things L.A. undeniably does well: iced coffees with cream tops, grocery stores, juice cleanses. But lately, New York has been making a case for another category: frozen yogurt. With Myka, Yogurt Club, Mimi’s, Culture, Madison Fare, Birdie’s and more, the city’s froyo comeback is gaining momentum....

Eater

Tacos Royale Transforms a Silver Lake Parking Lot Into a Carne Asada Destination

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. Tacos Royale, a taco stand operating out of a Silver Lake parking lot, burst onto Los Angeles’s carne asada scene in the summer of 2026 with flame-kissed meat piled into tortillas rich with tallow. Opened by Saúl Pérez García — a veteran of Atla, Ceviche Project, and food truck La Hija del Marondo — and his cousin, chef Eloy Aluri, the stand specializes in Hermosillo-style tacos. Even in a crowded taco market, Tacos Royale stands out with its attention to detail, from the dialed-in sear on the very generous serving of asada to the salsas made to complement, not overwhelm. The simplicity of the stand’s menu — limited to just two types of tacos, a burrito, and chips and guacamole — lets the team focus on each ingredient. The party beans are just cheesy enough; the beef cracklings that crown the OG taco are deliciously smoky. Just a few months old, Tacos Royale is already becoming an essential stop in any Los Angeles carne asada education.

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Cultivated Comfort

Couple Eating Their Way Through El Segundo California Tries An 18 Year Old BBQ Joint An Italian Deli And A Pizza Spot And Approves Every Single Stop

Some food trips are about white tablecloths and long tasting menus. This one is about ribs,...

El Segundo, CA · 13d

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Whittier Speakeasy Hides Behind a Teal House, Pours a Caramel Latte Named Silver Bullet

Tucked behind a teal blue house on Hadley Street in Whittier, a coffee bar and speakeasy called Relapse Killer Brews has built a following for pairing Gothic, Halloween-themed artwork with a short menu of crowd-pleasing drinks. Owner Ruben Corvera runs the operation at 13107 Hadley St., where visitors walk around the side of his home to find a space he describes as both an artistic gathering spot and a caffeine stop.

Whittier, CA · 10d

KTLA

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Kewpie food truck tour brings free bites and fun to SoCal

Orange County, CA · 7d

The Coconut Mama

Iconic California restaurant closes after nearly 35 years inside a historic train station

Southern California has lost another restaurant with deep local roots, adding to a recent wave of beloved California restaurant closures. The Depot in Old Torrance served its final meal on…

Torrance, CA · 10d

SFGate

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In-N-Out plans In-N-Out very close to existing LA In-N-Out

The planned store would sit just off one of America's busiest freeways, too.