L.A. Times - Food & Dining

Vegan crunch wraps, prawn chip nachos and frosé. Here's what to eat and drink Coachella Weekend 2

Danielle Dorsey — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From vegan crunch wraps to $12 caviar bumps and L.A.-style tacos, here's everything you need to eat and drink at Coachella Weekend 2.

Curry Boys BBQ's Curry Queso

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Liven up a Tex-Mex classic with a jolt of Thai curry paste, Cajun seasoning and more with a recipe from the owners of San Antonio's Curry Boys BBQ.

These are all the cookbook authors you can see at the L.A. Times Festival of Books

Laurie Ochoa — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:10:03 GMT

L.A. Times Food and the cookbook shop Now Serving are collaborating on book signings and more at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Check out the full schedule of cookbook author signings and food demos.

Noma launches pop-up shop in Silver Lake. Protests are 'under consideration'

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:59 GMT

Copenhagen-based Noma restaurant, beset by protests in L.A., debuted a pop-up retail shop this week with hot sauces, coffees and other products from the fine-dining kitchen.

Blank Street lands on the West Coast

Iris Kwok — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:47:07 GMT

The $500-million coffee chain from New York City will start its California expansion in Beverly Hills.

How a revolutionary L.A. pastry chef is reshaping the way we bake

Betty Hallock — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Roxana Jullapat left behind a career as a fine-dining pastry chef to open Friends & Family bakery. Her new cookbook, "Morning Baker," pays tribute to the life flip.

Muffins are back. Make these chocolate morning muffins

Roxana Jullapat — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Chocolate for breakfast? These are nutrient-dense chocolate muffins, made with cocoa, dark chocolate, yogurt and rye flour.

These are the books we'll be cooking from this spring

L.A. Times Food staff — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The season's cookbooks traverse baked goods with heritage grains, California cooking, Indigenous American traditions and more.

The restaurant inside L.A.'s best new food hall is a triumph. It could be a revelation

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

Fueled by live-fire cooking in its explorations of the cuisines of Southwest Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus, Rose Previte's Maydan L.A. is the heart of Maydan Market.

These are the 10 best dishes at Maydan Market, ranked

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

L.A.'s new 10,000-square-foot Maydan Market holds culinary treasures: Poncho's iconic Oaxacan tlayudas and khao soi at Golden Mountain Chicken are among them.

La Copine's Lemon Polenta Cake

Nikki Hill, Claire Wadsworth — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

La Copine's lemon polenta cake is made with almond meal and corn flour, with plenty of sunshine-lemon flavor to evoke the feeling of summer.

How La Copine's founders left L.A. to build a culinary 'oasis' in the desert

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

One of the High Desert's most beloved destinations releases a cookbook this month, sharing recipes for its fan-favorite fried chicken, polenta cake, cheesesteak and more.

A mobile grocery store championing Black-owned brands will soon cruise L.A.

Jean Trinh — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:20:12 GMT

Prosperity Market's pink, 48-foot-long trailer features packaged goods, fresh produce and a food truck and will begin roving L.A. County this spring.

California smashburger pioneer is for sale but still dishing them up

Hailey Branson-Potts — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For nearly 90 years in Northern California, Damburger has been 'the best hamburger by a dam site.'

Las Vegas' most exciting new opening is a seafood restaurant from Mexico City

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

The new Cantina Contramar in Las Vegas serves the Mexico City staples plus a lot of meat.

Trader Joe's expands with two new locations in California

Itzel Luna — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:55:56 GMT

The grocery chain, known for its unique product and affordable prices, has opened two new storefronts since January, and plans to add 18 more before the end of the year.

Co-founder of iconic Korean tofu house dies at 88

Angela Osorio — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tae-ro Lee, who co-founded a tofu empire with 11 locations nationwide, has died at 88.

In a sea of bakeries and pizzerias, this San Pedro standout is in a league of its own

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

Try swoon-worthy pizzas and bread at Colossus Harbor in San Pedro.

MAHA says red meat and beef tallow will make you healthy. The American Heart Assn. isn't buying it

Corinne Purtill — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:15:12 GMT

The American Heart Assn. is the latest medical association to issue guidelines that conflict with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA-friendly guidelines.

Nancy Silverton to receive James Beard lifetime achievement award; plus 9 local finalists

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:18:03 GMT

Some of the country's most prestigious dining awards announced a slew of L.A.-based finalists, from coffee to best new restaurant to the top chef in the state.

Inglewood's downtown still struggles. Can it spark to life before World Cup, Super Bowl?

Angela Osorio — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Inglewood's historic Market Street gets an $8.5 million boost as local restaurants receive grants to renovate storefronts and revitalize the city's corridor.

Californian chocolate recalled for being spiked with Viagra ingredients

Itzel Luna — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:21:58 GMT

Two chocolate products, marketed for sexual enhancement, were found to contain active ingredients used to treat erectile dysfunction, the FDA announced Thursday.

Why Grocery Outlet is closing some stores in California

Iris Kwok — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The bargain grocer is closing under-performing locations, including in San Diego and Orange counties.

This Kyoto-born katsu shop is drawing long lines with fried cutlets and chanting

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:34:08 GMT

Plus, a Bangladeshi chef returns to the kitchen with a new restaurant after decades away, the chef of a Michelin-starred tasting menu debuts his smashburger spot and more.

25 years in and Coachella's food lineup is bigger than ever. Here are the spots to hit.

Danielle Dorsey — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:36:30 GMT

Coachella is returning to Indio's Empire Polo Club with more than 75 restaurants, bars and pop-ups representing the region's top culinary talents.

Before Taix becomes condos, a final toast to a vanishing Los Angeles

Sammy Loren — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Denizens of Echo Park's beloved Taix French Restaurant share fond memories ahead of its closure.

These are the six L.A. restaurants just added to the Michelin guide

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:12:07 GMT

The global dining guide just inducted several L.A. restaurants, including a fine-dining tasting menu, an Indigenous-cuisine food stall and some of the city's best new fusion.

The half-marathon L.A. Bakery Walk shows connection is sweeter than matcha buns

June Hsu — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:11:49 GMT

For the L.A. Bakery Walk, 100 people spent their Sunday notching more than 13 miles, six bakeries and countless connections.

The last days of 99-year-old Taix: stolen art, French onion soup lines and an online auction

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Fans are stealing art and even light fixtures off the walls at Taix, Los Angeles' 99-year-old restaurant scheduled for demolition.

Historic Cole's is days away from closing. Really. Here are the final specials

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:32:23 GMT

The iconic and disputed creator of the French dip sandwich is slated to shutter March 29 after eight months of closure extensions.

Homemade Butter

Anna Stockwell — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

How to make your own butter.

Noma L.A. offers meeting with protesters, while former staff dispute a past abuse claim

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:28:25 GMT

After chef René Redzepi stepped down, the controversial Noma pop-up has responded to protesters' demand to meet. Meanwhile, former employees dispute a key burning incident cited by activists.

What's your ultimate birthday cake? We really want to know.

Betty Hallock — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Take this survey to tell us about your favorite birthday cake — the layers, the frosting, the filling, the memories.

Taco Bell wants to help with your under-eye circles and wrinkles — no, really

Deborah Vankin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The fast-food giant is trading hot sauce for hydration with its announcement of Baja Blast-infused eye patches — but dermatologists warn that glowing skin requires more than just a "Live Más" lifestyle.

Another billionaire confirms California exit: Uber co-founder Kalanick

Queenie Wong — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:02:13 GMT

Kalanick, who launched a new robotics startup Atoms, told tech talk show TBPN that he became a Texas resident in December.

El Pollo Loco is on fire as it spreads outside California and sales sizzle

Iris Kwok — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:36:38 GMT

The chain, pleased with last year's sales, plans to add up to 20 new stores in 2026.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Phil Rosenthal

Lisa Boone — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Not surprisingly for the host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," there'll be plenty of stops at L.A. restaurants.

Arellano: Noma's $1,500 meal is the antithesis of L.A. and the way we eat

Gustavo Arellano — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ulises Menchaca idled in his pickup truck on a steep street in Silver Lake, late for work.

Iconic Malibu restaurant poised to reopen 14 months after Palisades fire

Angela Osorio — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 23:59:54 GMT

Duke's Malibu, an landmark coastal restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway, will reopen after extensive mudslide damage following the Palisades fire.

L.A.'s next must-try sushi bar? Pared-down excellence in storied digs

Bill Addison — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:23:35 GMT

Chef Fumio Azumi opens his first solo sushi counter, Osusume Fumio, in Atwater Village after two decades quietly helping to shape Japanese dining in L.A.

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from Noma amid past abuse allegations

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:58:36 GMT

On the day Noma launched its Los Angeles residency, the chef announced he would leave the restaurant's operations.

L.A.'s Persian restaurants offer sanctuary, support as Tehrangeles reacts to war

Angela Osorio — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Westwood and across Tehrangeles, Iranians are gathering at Persian restaurants to share a meal while processing the war in Iran.

Commentary: Noma L.A. controversy is a turning point. Why this critic won't be dining there

Jenn Harris — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:44:39 GMT

Allegations against Noma chef Rene Redzepi should open a broader discussion about how systemic change in the restaurant industry is needed more now than ever.

Noma L.A. pop-up loses key financial sponsors a day before opening

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:05:06 GMT

Sponsors American Express, Resy and Blackbird are pulling out a day before Noma's multiweek dinner series kicks off.

Beyond Meat drops 'Meat' from name

Iris Kwok — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Beyond Meat is changing its brand to just Beyond.

High-end Noma L.A. pop-up will still open despite restaurant abuse controversy

Stephanie Breijo, Suhauna Hussain — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 23:31:31 GMT

Noma's sold-out L.A. pop-up will start on Wednesday as scheduled for a 16-week run in Silver Lake amid resurfaced allegations of abuse and a pending protest.

The best movie theater popcorn in the universe is about to disappear

Jenn Harris — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

iPic theater has the best popcorn in Los Angeles, and it's about to close.

Noma chef responds to abuse allegations ahead of pricey L.A. pop-up

Stephanie Breijo — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 23:00:04 GMT

Both chef Rene Redzepi and representatives for Noma say that these allegations reflect the restaurant's past and not its current state

Grocery Outlet to close dozens of stores after overexpansion

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Grocery Outlet, the Emeryville-based supermarket chain, is closing 36 stores as part of an optimization plan.

Chinese coffee titan set to buy Oakland-born Blue Bottle Coffee

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Nestlé-owned and Oakland-born specialty coffee company Blue Bottle is reportedly being sold to a Chinese investment firm.

The Turkey Chili Everyone Is Asking Me For

Carolynn Carreño — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:19:07 GMT

This delicious turkey chili is so rich you wouldn't know it isn't made of beef.

Trader Joe's and Ralphs recall some frozen foods amid glass contamination concerns

Iris Kwok — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The maker of Trader Joe's chicken fried rice says glass may have been mixed into carrots used across several frozen products.

Goth tacos with tentacles and wild, wonderful cooking at this heavy-metal taquería

Jenn Harris — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At Evil Cooks, black pastor tacos and burritos, and plenty of must-order surprises make the punk-goth taquería one of one.

A vital neighborhood coffee pop-up opens a bricks-and-mortar in Altadena

Angela Osorio — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:41:18 GMT

The opening of Bevel's permanent storefront marks a turning point for Altadena, serving as a vital gathering place for residents affected by the devastating Eaton fire.

Meet the red-sauce joint drawing lines in Valley Village

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Anna Pizza opens Plus, Little Fish debuts its long-awaited restaurant, and a day-to-night deli hits Echo Park.

Soho House sued after bartender alleges she was 'drugged and raped' by her supervisor

Stacy Perman — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The glitzy Soho House has been hit with a lawsuit by a former bartender who says her supervisor drugged and raped her and repeatedly sexually harassed her.

At L.A. County's largest Black-owned farm, healing grows from the ground up

Martine Thompson — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At Bloom Ranch, Dr. Bill Releford is reclaiming land, food and history as tools of healing.

Grand Central Market's legendary Roast to Go closes, but a Oaxacan stall rises in its place

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Long-running vendor Roast to Go is now closed, but historic food hall Grand Central Market just debuted La Sandunga, and the replacement is serving massive tlayudas, hearty braises, tacos, an al pastor trompo and more.

They transformed a historic bar into a fantasy forest for all of L.A.'s witches

Todd Martens — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Come to the Witch's Cottage in NoHo for the hidden wonders, but stay for dragon-themed deviled eggs and rum-heavy cocktails.

Not your typical South American steakhouse. Alto is modernist, bread-centric and groundbreaking

Bill Addison — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At Alto in Studio City, chefs Juana Castellanos Lagemann and Esteban Klenzi created a menu that expresses and reinterprets their respective Uruguayan and Argentine cultures.

Third-generation Inglewood staple named an American classic by James Beard Foundation

Angela Osorio — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:28:22 GMT

Serving Spoon, a third-generation Inglewood restaurant, has been named an American classic by the James Beard Foundation.

Trader Joe's fried rice recalled after glass contamination

Iris Kwok — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:13:22 GMT

Federal officials received four complaints about glass in their frozen fried rice. No injuries were reported.

A winter storm equals flooding and disaster for three L.A. restaurants

Angela Osorio — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Across L.A. county, local restaurants struggle to recover from flooding damage and loss of revenue after heavy winter storms.

Column: Robots are heading into the kitchen. Should we welcome them?

Jenn Harris — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:30:00 GMT

An L.A. company is producing robotic cooking equipment that could change how chefs operate in the kitchen.

Chef Joseph 'Joe' Randall, trailblazing 'Dean of Southern Cuisine,' dies at 79

Brad Johnson — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Chef Joseph G. Randall, known as the 'Dean of Southern Cuisine' for his advocacy for the recognition of Black culinary traditions, has died at 79.

Zor Tan's Tangy 'Prosperity Toss' Salad (Yu Sheng)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Singapore chef Zor Tan shares his yuzu-enhanced take on Lunar New Year yu sheng, the fish and vegetable dish known as "prosperity toss salad."

Largest supplier of wine in U.S. faces layoffs and closure of key Napa facility

Iris Kwok — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

California wine giant Gallo says the cuts are necessary to adapt to changing customer demands.

Arellano: Chipotle just saw its worst year ever. It may not get any better

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Before me was a lunch as big and hefty as a brick, wrapped in gold-colored foil that gleamed with the promise of a delicious meal.

A hot spot in one of L.A.'s tiniest communities hones the neighborhood restaurant

Jenn Harris — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Head to Hermon's in Montecito Heights for burgers, martinis and a lasagna in disguise.

The taqueria that gave us soft tacos set to become L.A. historic site

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:43:14 GMT

Famous for proliferating soft tacos, al pastor and the taco truck throughout the region, King Taco and its first storefront could see cultural recognition from the city this year.

California coffee growing pioneers die of unknown causes, leaving behind 3 children

Karen Garcia — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:25:54 GMT

Authorities are investigating the sudden deaths of Jay and Kristen Ruskey a Central Coast couple who were the first to grow coffee in the state.

A West Hollywood residency brings a celebrity chocolatier's creations to the masses

Stephanie Breijo — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Celebrity chocolatier Chris Ford's fantastical chocolates could only be found online — until now. Peek inside the holiday specials and new baked goods at the West Hollywood shop.

How Chipotle lost its sizzle

Caroline Petrow-Cohen — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:53:58 GMT

The Newport Beach-based Mexican chain Chipotle saw its same-store sales decline in 2025 for the first time since the company went public in 2006.

Santa Canela's Fall-in-Love Wedding Cookies

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:28:15 GMT

Pumpkin spice and pecans are the twist that will make you fall in love with these wedding cookies — or pastelitas de boda — from Santa Canela baker Ellen Ramos special.

Cheesy breads headline big Georgian flavors at this tiny Valley cafe

Bill Addison — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

At a tiny Van Nuys cafe run by Georgian women, cheese- and butter-filled Adjaruli khachapuri is a standout on the masterpiece menu of breads, stews and dumplings.

Meet the L.A. restaurateur who designed Bad Bunny's Super Bowl casita

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:03:11 GMT

Fuegos LA's Federico Laboureau makes more than empanadas and other Argentinian specialties. For Sunday's halftime show, the restaurant owner and production designer helped bring the casita to life.

A barista turns tragedy into a coffee shop where customers can caffeinate and cry

Maddie Connors — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tommy Le turned his own personal tragedy and community-minded spirit into a place where customers can channel love and loss.

L.A. taquería basks in the afterglow of its Super Bowl halftime show appearance

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:04:44 GMT

The lauded Villa's Tacos made a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny's halftime show, sparking long lines to the original Highland Park storefront.

Why everyone is going nuts for these giant stuffed mochi

Jenn Harris — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

This new mochi shop in Monterey Park specializes in giant mochi stuffed with seasonal fruit, chocolate and a variety of savory fillings.

L.A. favorite Villa's Tacos featured in Super Bowl halftime show: 'Every taco along the way brought me here'

Andrea Flores — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 05:29:14 GMT

The Los Angeles establishment — known for their freshly pressed blue corn tortillas, chargrilled meats and cheese-encrusted tacos — has been a three-times L.A. Times 101 list awardee, and also featured on the Michelin guide.

Tokyo-Style Pizza Toast

Betty Hallock — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 14:57:00 GMT

Japanese pizza toast is a retro snack, served in the classic coffee shops of Tokyo. For this version, make buttery garlic bread, then build your pizza toast from there.

Pizza Hut closing hundreds of locations around the U.S.

Iris Kwok — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Pizza Hut to close hundreds of locations around the U.S.

Horses chefs return with a new pop-up residency

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 20:26:47 GMT

Weeks after the abrupt closure of Horses, some of its staff are finding a new, temporary outlet in Chinatown.

A dim sum cheat sheet: What to look for in five core items

Jenn Harris — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:24:41 GMT

With dozens of choices, here are five dim sum favorites to know and order.

What happened to all the good dim sum in L.A.? Here's our guide

Bill Addison, Jenn Harris — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:18:38 GMT

After a lot of research, our critics find that consistent examples of excellent dim sum are challenging, but not impossible, to pinpoint. Here are five of the best dim sum restaurants in L.A. and Orange County.

An Extra-Cheesy Dip With Chorizo And Crispy Parsley

Carolynn Carreño — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Queso fundido, not to be confused with queso, must be eaten immediately when hot and melty. This one is topped with a pile of ethereally light, crispy-fried parsley.

A new food hub brings fresh produce and alkaline soursop fish sandwiches to South L.A.

Jenn Harris — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Crenshaw Food Hub supports Black farmers by selling fresh produce and vegan food in South L.A.

L.A. parent of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table files for bankruptcy

Iris Kwok — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:10:23 GMT

Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands Inc. said in a statement that it filed for bankruptcy on Monday to restructure the debt it accumulated while expanding its company portfolio, citing 'difficult and largely unforeseen' market conditions.

A modern Mexican supernova becomes the neighborhood restaurant L.A. needs

Bill Addison — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:49:18 GMT

A reincarnation of Broken Spanish, Ray Garcia's modern Mexican groundbreaker, opens in Culver City as something closer to a neighborhood restaurant, and with the same soul as the original.

Peet's Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California

Iris Kwok — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Emeryville-based coffee chain is closing some locations by the end of January

A fan-favorite Armenian pop-up with one of the city's viral sandwiches launches its first restaurant

Stephanie Breijo — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Arthur Grigoryan's Yerord Mas, his ode to Armenian cuisine, goes from pop-up to a full restaurant in Glendale.

Noma L.A. reservations at $1,500 a seat are 'gone in 60 seconds'

Stephanie Breijo — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:55:36 GMT

Renowned Noma chef René Redzepi said Monday that reservations for his upcoming pop-up in Los Angeles sold out in 60 seconds, despite the $1,500 price tag

Bigger than McDonald's, cheaper than everyone: China's boba behemoth has landed in L.A.

Iris Kwok — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The rapidly expanding megachain, known for its affordable tea drinks and soft-serve, has more locations globally than McDonald's.

Did L.A. need this splashy Iranian restaurant import from London?

Bill Addison — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:14:17 GMT

London import Berenjak settles into the Arts District, contributing not much more than vibes and pleasant food to L.A.'s long-established Persian culture.

These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists

Stephanie Breijo — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:31:31 GMT

California restaurants and bars — and especially L.A.'s — see a strong showing in the first round of nominations for the country's biggest national restaurant and bar awards. Here are all of the semifinalists in the state.