L.A. Times - Food & Dining

L.A. Times food editor Daniel Hernández on Mexican punks vs. emos and finding the best taco in L.A.

Katerina Portela — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:24:16 GMT

L.A. Times food editor Daniel Hernandez stopped by the De Los Podcast to discuss the L.A. food scene and his journey as a counterculture writer who witnessed the Mexico City punks vs. emo street fight.

We asked, you answered: Meet L.A.'s new favorite birthday cake

Carolynn Carreño — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:05:00 GMT

An L.A. Times poll asked readers what their favorite birthday cake is. Here are all of the most popular components — the layers, the filling, the frosting — that make the ultimate birthday cake.

The Ultimate Birthday Cake

Carolynn Carreño — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. Times readers say the ultimate birthday cake is yellow cake with fresh berries and whipped cream cheese frosting.

Tomato Leaf Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Rose Wilde — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:50:00 GMT

A green-tinged frosting — Swiss meringue buttercream — with the intriguing flavor of fresh tomato leaves. Use it to decorate your favorite cake.

L.A.'s on the cutting edge of cake. Here are 9 decorating tips from a buttercream queen

Betty Hallock — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT

L.A. bakers and pastry chefs are reenvisioning what cakes can look like, turning fresh fruit, flowers, herbs and interpretive piping into avant-garde cake art.

Pico landmark Sky's Gourmet Tacos to close after 34 years

Danielle Dorsey — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMT

Helmed by Barbara Burrell, Sky's Gourmet Tacos helped pioneer a soulful approach to Mexican food that has since spread to Black-owned restaurants across Los Angeles.

'We got our miracle': Beverly Hills' Crustacean gets a brief reprieve before closing for good

Melody Xu — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:10:46 GMT

After announcing its permanent closure at the end of July, Crustacean in Beverly Hills has secured a lease extension that will allow the restaurant to keep serving diners through Oct. 31.

Fear of cutting birthday cake? We got you

Betty Hallock — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:34:39 GMT

Once "Happy Birthday to You" is sung and the candles are blown out, everyone looks furtively at each other. "Who wants to cut the cake?" Here's how to cut birthday cake like a pro.

'It's like jumping through hoops': CalFresh cuts push L.A. families and farmers to the brink

Nava Rawls — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One year since H.R. 1 reduced funding for food stamps, residents across Los Angeles County are starting to feel the brunt of the effects.

How a former Las Vegas casino chef built L.A.'s viral new taco stand

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Asadero's chef-founder talks steaks, stakes and how his high-volume cooking experience helped streamline the buzzy Hollywood taco operation.

L.A. got a World Cup beer surge, not the economic jackpot it expected

Annika Duneja — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:37:04 GMT

World Cup economic impact on L.A., beer sales soar

Grilled cheese with dill havarti on rye

Cody Reiss — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A deli-inspired take on a grilled cheese.

Judge says chef Eric Adjepong can't be alone with 7-year-old daughter amid abuse claims

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:40:42 GMT

A Maryland judge barred Food Network personality and 'Top Chef' alum Eric Adjepong from being alone with his 7-year-old daughter after finding a 'preponderance of evidence to believe' abuse claims.

Hot Dog on a Stick comeback roadmap: New owner, rapid expansion and lobster—on a stick

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hot Dog on a Stick, which started in Santa Monica in 1946, has been acquired by a new owner with ambitious plans.

Rib eye cachetada tacos from 'Vitamina T'

Jorge Gaviria, Fermín Nuñez — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A recipe from 'Vitamina T' by Jorge Gaviria and Fermín Núñez, this rendition of cachetada tacos was inspired by Cara de Vaca restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico — with seared rib eye and Gouda cheese.

How Vietnamese pop star Lynda stays in the banh mi game

Anh Do — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:08 GMT

Vietnamese pop singer Lynda Trang Đài divides her time between performing on tour and running her Westminster banh mi shop.

L.A.'s must-try kebab master is back in Glendale

Jenn Harris — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Adana, known for making some of the best kebabs in Los Angeles, reopens in Glendale with a new dining room, menu and a full bar.

'Everything's destroyed': Buzzy Sunset Strip cafe closes indefinitely due to water main break

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:08:10 GMT

The neighborhood staple and celebrity hot spot known for its viral breakfast burritos and wraps closed Thursday after sustaining substantial water damage. Owners say it could take months to reopen.

Celebrated California soul spot reopens with new menu, 'a true representation of L.A.'

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:33:18 GMT

Once lauded for its California soul cuisine, chef Keith Corbin's Alta is back with a new — and even more global — focus on transcontinental ingredients and migration routes.

Turn leftover fruit into the perfect summer dessert

Cody Reiss — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Turn leftover fruit into the perfect summer dessert — a fruit crisp with golden topping.

A legendary late-night taquería closes its Hollywood location after 34 years

Melody Xu — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:32:44 GMT

After 34 years of operation, Cactus Taquería no. 1 has permanently closed its flagship location on Vine Street in Hollywood, which became a late-night favorite for locals and celebrities alike.

'The pasta waits for no one.' 12 simple rules for perfect pasta

Carolynn Carreño — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT

These pasta lessons from famed Sicilian cooks Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene will change how you think about pasta, from the water it's cooked in to the sauce ... or, rather, "condimento."

Easy go-to pasta? This classic Amatriciana sibling

Carolynn Carreño — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Also called "white Amatriciana," pasta alla gricia is a simple pasta with guanciale, red onion and fresh Italian parsley.

This Beverly Hills steakhouse should actually be your new favorite destination for pasta

Jenn Harris — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's no shortage of Italian restaurants in Beverly Hills, but Baldi, a self-described steakhouse, may be your new favorite place for pasta.

Midwest burger chain targets California, taking on In-N-Out

Annika Duneja — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Watch out, In-N-Out; another chain is targeting California consumers with its big burgers.

Tony Fanara, owner of Italian restaurant Palermo and community pillar, dies at 79

Christopher Reynolds — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:13:14 GMT

He was known for taking care of people, feeding first responders and city employees amid the Los Angeles riots of 1992, after the Northridge earthquake of 1994 and at the beginning of the pandemic.

The deeply weird, very L.A. survival story of star-studded Dan Tana's

Maddie Connors — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"A good bar has ghosts." Inside the pages of 'Everybody Came to Tana's,' a new posthumous memoir by Dan Tana detailing the secret mafia deals, rock star patrons and enduring appeal of one of L.A.'s classic restaurants.

'It looks like a war.' How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:21:53 GMT

A $38 Wagyu basturma brisket sandwich at Yerord Mas has become a lightning rod, igniting hundreds of online comments over price, tradition and respect.

World Cup fans flock to In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe's for a taste of California

Annika Duneja — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

World Cup fans flock to In N Out, Erewhon and Trader Joes for a taste of Californian culture.

Chaos Fruit Salad

Cody Reiss — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

I like my seasonal fruit salad to be a bit chaotic (like a big bowl of summer jewels floating in a tutti-frutti brodo) and for every bite to be different.

After 58 years, Echo Park loses an iconic neighborhood burrito stand

Nava Rawls — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:18:07 GMT

Founded in 1968 by Colombian immigrant Julian Montoya, Echo Park landmark Burrito King closed permanently in late June. The space has since been listed for rent at $6,000 a month.

'Love Island' fame turns a Mar Vista surf cafe into a neighborhood destination

Melody Xu — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Saba coffee shop has become a destination for fans of the Peacock reality show "Love Island USA" after owner Gal Tshnieder was cast as a bombshell.

Yes, the fried fish sandwich is famous. But dive deeper into this Melrose Hill seafood menu

Bill Addison — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Little Fish Melrose Hill is decidedly a seafood restaurant, but its owners evade the template that calls for shellfish towers and clam chowder and fried calamari.

'Please control your children': California restaurateur charges parents when kids run wild

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 22:02:51 GMT

The owner of a restaurant in Northern California has charged parents as much as $327 for damages wrought by their unruly children.

A meal with an animated Mona Lisa? Immersive dining goes high tech — but will L.A. eat it up?

Todd Martens — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the "7 Paintings" experience in West Hollywood, guests are urged to paint with vinaigrettes and unlock a treasure chest of cheese.

Five fancy hot dogs for when you want a gourmet glizzy

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Head to these five L.A. restaurants and bars for caviar-topped hot dogs, house-made options and links drowning in decadent Alpine cheese sauce.

The legacy of regional hot dogs lives on at this L.A. pizza shop

Danny Palumbo — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:27:40 GMT

LaSorted's has become a hot dog hot spot in a city where franks are firmly part of its culinary identity.

LaSorted's chili verde for topping your hot dogs

Tommy Brockert — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:26:43 GMT

Make this recipe for LaSorted's pork chile verde — with jalapeños, poblanos and Anaheim chiles — at home to top your own hot dog or brat of choice.

With World Cup glory on the line, Argentina fans flock to this family-run Valley mercado

Maddie Connors — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:46:33 GMT

Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys is a natural draw for fans eager to watch Argentina's World Cup matches. But the deli's cultural pull extends beyond games.

Yes, Los Angeles really is the pizza capital of the world

Jenn Harris — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This tiny Silver Lake pizza shop is making seven styles of pizza.

L.A. Venezuelan restaurants unite to provide earthquake relief

Melody Xu — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 17:20:40 GMT

After twin earthquakes left devastation and more than 40,000 people missing in Venezuela, L.A.'s local Venezuelan restaurants are jumping into action to provide relief.

This Pico Rivera restaurant is home to the best chilaquiles in L.A.

Jenn Harris — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Mexico City-style tacos and the best chilaquiles in the city, head to Taquearte in Pico Rivera.

Katsuya Uechi, pioneering sushi chef and creator of spicy tuna crispy rice, dies

Melody Xu — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:51:04 GMT

Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, who defined Japanese dining in Los Angeles and beyond, has died at 67.

Here are L.A.'s 2026 Michelin winners, and the world's first three-star Mexican restaurant

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:50:55 GMT

L.A.'s Kato earns its second star, two local chefs are rising-star talent, a San Francisco restaurant just became Michelin's first three-star Mexican restaurant in the world, and other accolades from this year's 2026 California Guide reveal.

Mexico's palm wine has been a fascinating culinary bridge to the Philippines since 1565

Daniel Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For hundreds of years, a trade route between Mexico's Pacific coast and the Philippines brought a ferment made of palm sap. It's experiencing a revival in the state of Colima.

Tell us: What are your favorite restaurants around the world?

Danielle Dorsey — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. Times Food writers shared their favorite global restaurants in 12 new guides. Now we want to know: What are the food experiences around the world that you recommend the most?

Why Melbourne's global food scene feels like home

Bill Addison — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Melbourne, L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison discovers a city that, like L.A., resists easy labels.

Travel the world with these 12 global (and local) dining guides

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Will you stay close to home or do you plan to travel far this summer? Our dining guides have you covered either way.

I've been to 24 out of 32 states in Mexico. This overlooked gem is a new favorite

Daniel Hernandez — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A spectacular volcano, unfussy beaches, and unique foods and restaurants. Don't sleep on Colima, my new favorite state in Mexico.

As the Boyle Heights fire burned, restaurants depended on which way the wind blew

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:13:04 GMT

Following a string of already tumultuous years, restaurants in Boyle Heights watch the skies for signs of hope during a weeklong warehouse fire that's decimating business.

Trailblazing Alta California chef Joshua Gil dies at 50

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:13:41 GMT

Chef Joshua Gil, who helmed groundbreaking L.A. restaurants, helped reimagine Mexican cuisine in the city and mentored local chefs, died Monday morning.

Ranch lovers can soon travel with a TSA-friendly kit of the popular American dressing

Tracy Brown — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:08:57 GMT

Ranch dressing is having a viral moment thanks to World Cup fans discovering the American condiment. Kraft is seizing the opportunity with a TSA-compliant travel kit.

World Cup watch parties where the food is as exciting as the matches

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:41:01 GMT

Cheer on your team with new dishes and live-fire cooking from one of L.A.'s most exciting chefs, the return of Clifton's and more.

Anissa Helou's bulgur 'risotto' is perfect for hot summer days

Anissa Helou — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:02:21 GMT

Anissa Helou's recipe for bulgur wheat cooked with greens and a tomato sauce for L.A. Times Food.

Tell us what we missed: What are the most essential L.A. dining experiences?

Danielle Dorsey — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:47:37 GMT

The Food team gathered a list of the top 50 dining experiences that define eating in Los Angeles. What did we miss?

All of the L.A. winners at the James Beard restaurant awards

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:42:35 GMT

The prestigious food event celebrated multiple L.A. chefs, restaurants, programs and nonprofits in its 2026 awards ceremony on Monday night.

Contributor: The next big thing in restaurants? Small and steady growth

Karen Stabiner — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

People keep setting up shop — small shops, to be sure, but that could be a good thing. They might be part of a correction after 20 years of excess.

This startup was supposed to revolutionize California's wine industry: 'It totally failed'

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Monarch Tractor, a startup founded in 2018 with promises of saving farmers time and money, collapsed after customers reported its tractor could not operate autonomously.

Inside L.A.'s Armenian banquet halls, where the caviar flows and the party never stops

Ani Duzdabanyan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A.'s Armenian banquet halls host lavish parties with caviar, food trucks and two-foot skewers of khorovats that keep traditions of celebrating alive.

There's a new L.A. waffle to obsess over, and it comes with Filipino-style fried chicken

Jenn Harris — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Baking With Ish bakery has expanded and started serving pancakes and chicken and waffles for breakfast.

Hop on this party bus for joyful tours of L.A.'s Black food scene

Danielle Dorsey — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. native Daisy Miles returned to her hometown to find Black-owned restaurants struggling. Her food tour aims to bring renewed attention their way.

José Andrés' Olive-Oil Fried Eggs and Potatoes

José Andrés — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:46:10 GMT

José Andrés makes eggs poached in olive oil — served over soft-fried potatoes and topped with morcilla, chorizo, jamón and sautéed onions.

Where should you be eating this summer? This cozy Echo Park bistro is the answer

Jenn Harris — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The roast chicken is turning this tiny neighborhood restaurant into a destination.

A new L.A. Times feature: Now you can save our expert recs for your next adventure

Jeff Poirier — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:09:13 GMT

Explore restaurants, shops, museums, unique experiences and more. Then save what piques your interest to make our vast array of guides your own.

Restaurants are paying influencers for promotional posts. How messy can it get?

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It started with $500 and a comped meal at Hollywood Thai.

Toisanese cooking shaped Chinese American food. At this must-try SGV cafe, taste why

Bill Addison — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bao Kee Cafe in South El Monte showcases regional Cantonese comfort cuisine. Flavors from the area just west of Macau, such as sweet and sour sauce, informed the Chinese American culinary canon.

Illegal-fishing investigation hits Venice seafood restaurant Dudley Market

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 20:35:13 GMT

Dudley Market in Venice and its fishers is fined over $100,000 after an investigation found illegal commercial fishing, unlicensed harvesting and underreported catches.

An Indian food gem flourishes inside this Echo Park convenience store

Maddie Connors — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Where to find the best Indian food near Dodger Stadium. It's at Leo Market, an Echo Park convenience store on Sunset Boulevard.

This iconic Japanese spaghetti glistens with butter

Betty Hallock — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:42:55 GMT

An easy one-pot dish of Japanese spaghetti with umeboshi (pickled plum) paste, butter and shiso.

Struggling Carls Jr. franchisee plans to close 10 and sell 49 California locations

Lily Wright, Itzel Luna — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A Carl's Jr. franchisee has made the decision to sell 49 of his Southern California locations.

Four L.A. restaurants land on the new 50 Best in North America list

Angela Osorio — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:10:55 GMT

Four L.A. restaurants were officially named among North America's 50 Best, in addition to five others from San Francisco and San Diego.

This Kyoto restaurant is perfecting Wagyu katsu in L.A.

Jenn Harris — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ten No Meshi is serving the most luxurious fried Wagyu in Los Angeles.

Krispy Kreme customers could get $3,500 in payouts after data breach

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The popular doughnut company Krispy Kreme could owe some customers up to $3,500 after settling a class-action lawsuit.

'This is a reckoning': Michael Cimarusti on Connie & Ted's closure and the state of restaurants

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One of L.A.'s most ambitious seafood restaurants from a Michelin three-star chef will close July 1. Owners Michael Cimarusti and Crisi Echiverri share why. Also, what to expect in the last weeks of Connie & Ted's.

'KPop Demon Hunters' fries and Grogu shakes: Why Hollywood keeps feeding the fast-food machine

Iris Kwok — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's decades-long love affair with fast-food chains shows no signs of slowing down, from purple 'demon' sauce inspired by 'KPop Demon Hunters' to blue milkshakes for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.'

Daniel Patterson's more relaxed fine-dining return is the chef's answer to how L.A. wants to eat

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:35:50 GMT

The lauded Coi chef Daniel Patterson stepped away from fine dining to launch Locol and Alta. Now he's back with a new partner and a new perspective at Jacaranda.

The new crown jewel of Los Feliz excels at British food. But that's just for starters

Bill Addison — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

No one will mistake the menu at Wilde's in Los Feliz for pub grub. With the arrival of spring comes the shape-shifting kitchen's lightness, swells of vegetables and a sense of refinement.

Michelin adds 11 L.A.-area restaurants, announces the date of its 2026 Guide reveal

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:32:37 GMT

The world-famous Michelin Guide just added 21 new restaurants to its California tome — and 11 of them are in Los Angeles.

L.A. Times Concierge: 'Where can I buy the best celebration cake for a dear friend?'

Kailyn Brown — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions, and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations.

L.A.'s best ice cream is from this secret pop-up. Here's how to get a pint.

Jenn Harris — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This West Hollywood pop-up is churning out L.A.'s best ice cream.

Zahra Tangorra's Lasagna, a.k.a. Zaza Lazagna

Zahra Tangorra — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A lasagna recipe from Zahra Tangorra's "Extra Sauce" memoir.

This Marinara Sauce Is Perfect for Any Pasta

Zahra Tangorra — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This marinara sauce is perfect for any pasta, lasagna or anything your heart desires.

This Afro-Caribbean stunner might spark a comeback for Fairfax

Jenn Harris — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lucia, the only Afro-Caribbean fine dining restaurant in L.A., is a destination on Fairfaix Avenue.

Coca-Cola manufacturer to shutter major Southern California center

Itzel Luna — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:49 GMT

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will close its Ventura plant on July 10 after more than a century of operations, affecting 85 workers.

Arellano: How a fast food taco showed us who Steve Hilton really is

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The social media blowback exploded like a digital Montezuma's revenge. Some noted that "street tacos" are made with corn tortillas and bought from a food truck or street stall.

Latin American cuisines are front and center during L.A.'s Dine Latino Restaurant Week

Angela Osorio — Tue, 12 May 2026 21:53:39 GMT

From May 12–24, Dine Latino Restaurant Week spotlights over 200 Latino-owned restaurants across L.A. County.

Gary Baseman serves up quirky drawings on real restaurant menus at iconic L.A. coffee shop

Iris Kwok — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Gary Baseman's new exhibition at the historic Johnie's Coffee Shop features 40 drawings on menus of local restaurants including Canter's and Max & Helen's.

Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A review of L.A. County records by The Times tallied more than 120 vermin citations issued to food facilities in the region in 2026, with 67 — the majority — of these occurring in April alone.

California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud

Itzel Luna — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A U.S.-based food giant claims its product contain premium, Italian-grown tomatoes. Two Californian shoppers are calling it out, alleging tomato fraud.

Why Mel's Drive-In in Santa Monica is the perfect final stop on your Route 66 trip

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Once the Penguin Coffee Shop, and now Mel's Drive-In, this Googie gathering place marks the unofficial end of the Mother Road.

Find the platonic ideal of a Midcentury dive on Route 66 in Albuquerque

Bill Addison — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Find two of L.A. Times restaurant critic Bill Addison's favorite restaurants in New Mexico along Route 66 in Albuquerque. Both are quirky, atmospheric and have a sense of place.

L.A.'s best new poke is in a parking lot in Koreatown

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 7 May 2026 20:43:25 GMT

Dover Sole Market, a new online-only seafood service, sells fresh, Oahu-inspired poke from a local seafood purveyor.

An Armenian restaurant like L.A. has never seen — in a former doughnut shop in Glendale

Bill Addison — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At Yerord Mas, a second-generation son of the city takes the cooking of his people and turns it into something personal, deeply researched, modern in lightness and inspiringly delicious. His viral $38 basturma brisket sandwich is worth the hype.

The only place this critic will be watching the World Cup games, with proper pub food

Jenn Harris — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Watch the World Cup games at Robin Hood British pub in the San Fernando Valley, where every food that comes out of the fryer is perfect.

What's next from Mexico City's Enrique Olvera? A new mariscos restaurant in Venice

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:33:37 GMT

Enrique Olvera is set to open a seafood-focused restaurant called San Damián in Venice, featuring ceviches, fish tacos and cocktails inspired by the Pacific Coast, led by the team from downtown L.A.'s Damián.