L.A. Times - Food & Dining

Sora Craft Kitchen, one of L.A.'s best restaurants, to close this month

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:33:46 GMT

The celebrated Turkish restaurant will close on Oct. 25, but chef-owner Okay Inak hopes to reopen in a new location.

'It's death by a thousand cuts.' Tar & Roses to close in Santa Monica after almost 15 years

Melody Xu — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:11:33 GMT

The New American restaurant from esteemed chef Andrew Kirschner will close permanently Oct. 24.

Make mutabbal, a bright, smoky eggplant dip

Cody Reiss — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 16:55:00 GMT

This Levantine dish goes great with chicken and lamb, or eaten with pita.

Souplantation will return to Orange County in 2027. 'There is a god'

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:22:48 GMT

The buffet chain with a cult following will return to Orange County after nearly seven years of closure. More locations could follow.

The Victorian, a popular Santa Monica party mansion, set to shut down

Ella Chakarian — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Main Street restaurant and nightclub will close at the end of the month. The city has approved plans for a private members club to take over.

Meet the Highland Park clothing brand dressing L.A. chefs like snacks

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 20:38:47 GMT

Helmed by Sam and Rebma Salad, local fashion label Meals makes chef pants and forager coats in washes and styles that evoke food.

Frozen Greek yogurt is having a moment — and L.A. is leading the charge

Nava Rawls — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 20:29:23 GMT

Los Angeles is the epicenter of a new frozen Greek yogurt trend, attracting Gen Z and proteinmaxxers alike.

Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, closes 3 California restaurants

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:55:44 GMT

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based health food chain True Food Kitchen announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and has closed 12 locations.

How a heartbroken L.A. farmer turned a destroyed passion fruit vine into luscious curd

Carolynn Carreño — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When life handed her a city mandate, Jenny Silbert of Little City Farm turned it into edible sunshine: a creamy, tart, 'sunshine in your brain' passion fruit curd.

Passion fruit curd with the flavor of sunshine

Carolynn Carreño — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:55:00 GMT

The concentrated flavor of passion fruit makes for an ideal variation on the classic lemon. Smear it on a scone or toast, use it in thumbprint cookies or between layers of cake. It's also delicious swirled into a bowl of yogurt. If sunshine had a flavor, this would be it.

At ComplexCon, L.A. food vendors bring the flavor to streetwear culture

Melody Xu — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:13:11 GMT

Family Style Food Festival at ComplexCon hosts Pizzeria Sei, RC Cafe, House of Wings, Tacos Royale Big Baby's Cornbread and more at L.A. Convention Center.

Erewhon is now a permanent fixture at LACMA, complete with a museum-inspired smoothie

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 16:15:26 GMT

Erewhon opened as a pop-up cafe at LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries in April, and has now announced it will remain as the museum's permanent cafe.

One more breakfast burrito to add to your must-try list

Jenn Harris — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This is the new breakfast burrito spot to add to your Los Angeles best burritos list: Masa y Taza in Long Beach.

At Oktoberfest, nonalcoholic beer is no longer a punchline

Erik Kirschbaum — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular, even at Germany's icon Oktoberfest. One reason for the trend: It tastes better than earlier nonalcoholic beers.

Find spooky snacks and photo ops at Burbank's Horror Boodega

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A.'s first horror- and sci-fi-themed convenience store stocks Halloween tricks and treats seen in classic scary movies and some that draw on childhood nostalgia.

A taste of Haiti, and a place to belong, in this L.A. cooking class

Nava Rawls — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:03:57 GMT

Chef Kerline Ordeus is creating community with cooking experiences that share the Haitian recipes that she grew up with.

California just changed the way you shop for food. Here's how

Karen Garcia — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:26:21 GMT

California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods. Some say a nationwide definition is needed to avoid confusing consumers.

A Kaiser doctor turned his backyard Peking duck into a celebrity sensation

Heather Platt — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On a quiet residential street in a hillside neighborhood in South Pasadena, Dr.

3 new In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California. Here's where and when

Iris Kwok — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:16:34 GMT

Southern California residents can soon get their Double-Double fix at more locations.

These 36 Starbucks locations in Southern California appear headed for closure

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:27:35 GMT

Starbucks said it would close 250 locations in North America as the chain battles increased competition. Thirty-six of those locations appear to be in Southern California.

'Food is a pathway to freedom': Black-led collective brings Alabama collards to L.A. tables

Nava Rawls — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:38:08 GMT

Inspired by a legacy of Black food activism, Freedom Farms Collective is increasing local food access alongside economic empowerment with a seed-to-shelf model.

What happens when a fine dining chef opens a wine bar? The best new burger in town

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In February Sweden-born chef Jernmark debuted Lielle, which quickly became one of the most buzzy fine-dining experiences in the city. This month he opened a Parisian-inspired bistro and wine bar upstairs.

L.A.'s best doughnut shop is closing. What's next for its star baker?

Jenn Harris — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Monarch Donuts is closing in Arcadia. Farewell to the best apple fritter.

Too much success shut down this couple's backyard cafe — are more L.A. home kitchens next?

Lauren Ng — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:40:23 GMT

The closure of Dotoree highlights some of the unique challenges that L.A.'s growing scene of microenterprise home kitchens may experience. In this case, more business isn't always better.

Cool down with a roasted fig sundae

Cody Reiss — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the fleeting, late summer season with an oversized treat. Eat it with friends, or if you're feeling sad, all alone.

Inside Skywalker Grill, the Lucas Museum's rooftop restaurant that is already impossible to book

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:04:09 GMT

In "Star Wars" creator George Lucas' newly unveiled Lucas Museum, Skywalker Grill is a rooftop destination serving the filmmaker's favorite foods sourced directly from his ranch.

The Valley pop-up where celebrity chefs serve food-court favorites

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:52:33 GMT

Here's how L.A.'s Chain is turning its nostalgic lens on the mall food court with help from a few celebrity chefs.

Taco Bell will move to larger Irvine headquarters

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:57:37 GMT

Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill will move their joint headquarters to a larger campus in Irvine after spending more than 15 years near the Irvine Spectrum Center.

Popular Southern California cafe chain files for bankruptcy

Ella Chakarian — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Encino-based Marmalade Cafe, known for its brunch, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 2, becoming the latest victim of a tough-to-navigate retail market.

Why everyone's going to this new SGV noodle shop for Hainan chicken

Jenn Harris — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Many chicken rice restaurants have sprouted up in L.A., but if you ask for my favorite of the moment, I'll direct you to Nandao Rice & Noodle.

Napa winery that rose from wildfire now faces bankruptcy, and up to $50 million in debt

Iris Kwok — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Napa's heralded Signorello Estate winery is drowning in debt, according to its bankruptcy filing.

One of L.A.'s best croissant makers expands with a new bakery and chocolatier

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 15:48:19 GMT

The owner of Petitgrain Boulangerie has expanded to a new micro-bakery just blocks away from her original storefront in Santa Monica.

Celebrated Italian stalwart Rossoblu set to close after nearly a decade

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 19:27:32 GMT

The lauded Bolognese and L.A.-inspired Italian restaurant from Steve and Dina Samson will close Nov. 1 — but not without a few parties and special events.

CNN Films revisits a forgotten 9/11 casualty — the restaurant at the 'Top of the World'

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 5 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen revisit Windows on the World, the World Trade Center restaurant where 79 workers and 91 guests died on 9/11.

It's creamy. It's got oomph. The versatile yellow bean from Peru that Mexican and Italian cooks love

Margy Rochlin — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:05:00 GMT

Super-affordable and sold in bulk, Peruano beans are what Pizzana's Danilele Uditi prefers over cannellini beans for his pasta e fagioli. Mexican cookbook author Pati Jinich loves them too

Move over, cannellini. This pasta e fagioli has a renegade bean

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMT

Chef Daniele Uditi of Pizzana fame uses Peruano beans, not traditional cannellini, for his "crowning glory" pasta e fagioli. The beans from Mexico by way of Peru give the dish oomph.

Pati Jinich's earthy and forgiving chile de árbol refried beans

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:02:00 GMT

Pati Jinich's refried beans use earthy, buttery Peruano beans.

'Oops, I overcooked the beans' Emergency Bean Soup

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:01:00 GMT

Whether your beans have overcooked and burst through their skins or you just want a terrific bean soup, this recipe designed for pale yellow peruano beans or really any variety is a dinner party savior.

How a bootlegging schemer launched the tiki movement from his tiny Hollywood bar

Todd Martens — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alex Lamb and Max Well co-directed 'The Donn of Tiki,' which tracks the mythic history of one of the tiki movement's most pivotal figures, Donn the Beachcomber.

A California burrito is steak, fries, cheese and sour cream in a flour tortilla — that's it

Cody Reiss — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A California burrito is carne asada, cheese, sour cream and French fries, all wrapped in a tender, flaky flour tortilla.

Alta Adams' fried chicken is gone. What comes next is a revelation

Jenn Harris — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To understand the evolution of Alta Adams, order the black-eyed peas, a dish that separates ingredients from their familiar contexts, transforming the flavors into something that tastes distinctly of Los Angeles.

'Stranger Things,' 'Sinners' and Hello Kitty fuel spooky new food menu at Halloween Horror Nights

Nava Rawls — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:35:00 GMT

Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios with new food items inspired by scary movies, shows and games.

California-based grocer Raley's to shut several stores in state

Queenie Wong — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The West Sacramento-based company plans to close outlets in NorCal city of Brentwood and elsewhere.

California wine exposed again as U.S.-Canada trade fight flares

Annika Duneja — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

California wine faces renewed Canadian boycott.

A new grocery store 'Sprouts' hope for easier access to healthy food in Inglewood

Shi Bradley — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:57:36 GMT

The Sprouts grocery store on Crenshaw Boulevard is Inglewood's first. Community members thronged a three-day celebration celebrating the grand opening.

Turf drama sends celeb favorite Malibu Farmers Market packing to City Hall parking lot

Connor Sheets — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Malibu Farmers Market was in a beef with the coastal city over its location at Legacy Park, which an official says was supposed to be a temporary home.

Proteinmaxxing is reshaping L.A. dining — and pushing small restaurants to the brink

Nava Rawls — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The 'proteinmaxxing' health trend promoted by social media influencers is putting a strain on local restaurants that prioritize intentional sourcing and affordable prices.

A venture capital-backed coffee chain debuts in L.A. Are locals buying it?

Melody Xu — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:10:00 GMT

New York-founded coffee shop Blank Street has opened its first L.A. location in Studio City with automatic machines that can produce eight simultaneous espresso shots, up to 700 per hour. But residents are split on whether the chain benefits the neighborhood.

Former Stone Brewing employees in Escondido laid off as new owner moves production

Iris Kwok — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:01:34 GMT

Stone Brewing and Bumble Bee Foods announce layoffs.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Roy Choi

Dinah Eng — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The famous chef would traverse Los Angeles for lobster noodles, spicy tofu and, at the movies, popcorn (buttered on top and in the middle).

Palisades Village reopens with new restaurants from Nancy Silverton and Timothy Hollingsworth

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:52:07 GMT

After 19 months of closure, the upscale shopping center reopened over the weekend as a dining destination and a symbol of the community's resolution to rebuild.

Generations of my family love this L.A. tiki steakhouse, so I named my son after it

Lauren Bethke — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a city constantly reinventing itself, it is a privilege to have a place that has lasted long enough to become a family tradition. Damon's reminds me of generations that came before, and hopefully generations to come.

Pink's Hot Dogs is headed to Tokyo with fluffy soufflé pancake company

Annika Duneja — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:35:06 GMT

Los Angeles's iconic Pink's Hot Dogs, a local favorite for more than half a century, is setting up shop in Japan.

Pancetta, Tomato and Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette

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

When life gives you smashed tomatoes, make vinaigrette

Twist cap maker announces layoffs as California's wine industry struggles

Iris Kwok — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

G3 Enterprises, which makes wine corks and bottles, announced plans to lay off 66 workers, in yet another hit to California's wine industry

Auntie's House brings the Southern fish fry tradition to West Adams

Nava Rawls — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Chef Asha Starks pays homage to Black Southern fish fry traditions with Auntie's House, a weekly community gathering at West Adams' Haus of Grams.

Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.

Sqirl redefined brunch. Can it change the way we think about dinner?

Jenn Harris — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Sqirl's jam-smeared ricotta toast and "things in bowls" caused a seismic shift in how Angelenos view brunch. L.A. Times restaurant critic Jenn Harris wonders whether the restaurant will do the same with dinner.

With fresh flour tortillas and mesquite meats, one of L.A.'s top taqueros debuts first restaurant

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One of L.A.'s favorite food trucks launches its first brick-and-mortar in Studio City.

Lucas Museum announces new restaurant inspired by Skywalker Ranch — and reservations are already open

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:22 GMT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday announced its flagship restaurant, Skywalker Grill. Nestled at the top of the museum with sweeping city views, the classic American eatery is now taking reservations.

Why the facts of Anthony Bourdain's life were less relevant to his biopic makers than emotional truth

Laurie Ochoa — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Yes, the director and writers of 'Tony' know that many moments in their Anthony Bourdain biopic didn't actually happen. They were looking for a larger truth.

Celebrity chef Eric Greenspan finally gets his 'grandma moment' with modern Jewish deli

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

After stepping away from Elon Musk's controversial Tesla Diner, celebrity chef Eric Greenspan has opened Mish, his long-awaited modern Jewish deli.

Fans of Heart's Coffee Shop bid an emotional farewell to the Valley institution after 47 years

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years.

For L.A. college students, the GOP's $20-burrito debate is about more than lunch

Melody Xu — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Conservatives debate online whether college students should be more frugal on food, or if the younger generation is contending with a larger affordability issue.

Mexico sends troops to improve security as U.S. halts avocado imports over 'threat'

Kate Linthicum — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 21:32:46 GMT

The United States said it halted avocado inspection work in Mexico's Michoacán state because of a "threat to U.S. interests."

An Echo Park charmer started as a bar. Now it's one of L.A.'s defining modern Mexican restaurants

Bill Addison — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:41:32 GMT

The L.A.-coded Mexican cooking at A Tí is a love letter to the city. Some dishes channel professional experiences; others are tied to family or the region's culture.

Chinatown elders need groceries. These teens go door-to-door delivering them

Melody Xu — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 19:55:52 GMT

In Chinatown, a librarian has assembled a brigade of teen volunteers to deliver fresh produce and other essential groceries to neighbors in need.

As one family struggles to open a Chinatown grocery, neighborhood food scarcity persists

Melody Xu — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Chinatown has lacked a full-service grocery store since Ai Hoa closed in 2019. The local family behind Gu Grocery is on a mission to improve food access.

Why people are lining up at this Pasadena street cart for giant stuffed rice balls

Jenn Harris — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Why everyone is obsessed with this Pasadena street cart that sells giant onigiri.

Taco Bell was crushing it — then cyclosporiasis hit

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:21:02 GMT

Despite outperforming other fast food chains and posting impressive same-store sales, the Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell has taken a hit after being linked to Cyclospora.

No-fail chocolate frosting

Carolynn Carreño — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMT

This smooth, creamy, chocolate frosting is easy to make, with none of the potential pitfalls of fussy European buttercreams.

Visionary wine grower who transformed Sonoma coast dies at 81

Patrick Comiskey — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:15:02 GMT

David Hirsch, founder of Hirsch Vineyards, died Tuesday of respiratory failure in Santa Rosa, Calif. He was 81.

The Woodland Hills restaurant dethroning Porto's famous potato balls

Jenn Harris — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The menu at Taínos L.A. — with potato balls, empanadillas and mofongo — triggers an ache of nostalgia for Puerto Rican home cooking.

Tell us: What are your best birthday cake memories?

Danielle Dorsey — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. Times Food asked readers to share what makes the ultimate birthday cake. Now we want to know: What's your best birthday cake memory?

The greatest birthday cake in L.A.? This is the one you came up with

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A recipe for the ultimate birthday cake is a crowd-sourced showstopper. Plus, decorating tips from a pastry chef expert, a recipe for tomato leaf Swiss meringue buttercream, how to cut cake like a pro, and where to order great cakes — find them at 15 of L.A.'s best bakeries.

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.

This is the ultimate birthday cake. It's poll-tested and delicious

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

We asked, you answered: In an L.A. Times poll readers voted for their favorite birthday cake. Here are all of the most popular components — the layers, the filling, the frosting — that make the ultimate birthday cake.

The ultimate birthday cake has loads of berries and whipped cream cheese frosting

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.

Sky's Gourmet Tacos made 'Black tacos' an L.A. staple. Now it's closing permanently

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.

Cutting the cake is a party skill. Here's how experts do it

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.