Goop Kitchen aims for healthy, chef-crafted meals but faces delivery challenges and inconsistent quality. While some dishes impress, others fall short, reflecting a classic New York dining experience.
Explore Los Angeles' vibrant martini scene, from classic gin martinis at historic venues like Musso & Frank to innovative twists at modern bars. This guide covers diverse spots across LA, highlighting customized, ice-cold martinis paired with unique experiences.
Costco is testing a new system where employees pre-scan items in carts to speed up checkout. However, users report delays, errors, and line frustrations despite the goal of increasing efficiency.
Discover the best of LA's food scene with robot-shaken papaya salads at Extremely Thai, nostalgic memories at Jungle Cafe, and Hong Kong-style comfort at Tam's Noodle House.
Discover the top-rated seafood delivery services bringing wild-caught, sushi-grade fish and shellfish from the dock to your door, featuring reviews of Alaskan Salmon Co, Fulton Fish Market, and more.
Little Mountain, a Central Coast gem by a Chilean-born chef (Le Comptoir, Casa Mono alum) debuted in late 2025. It quickly earned local and Michelin acclaim for its unique pork dishes, Koshihikari rice, and elegant yet welcoming ambiance.
Jeremy Fox's Birdie G's will return in summer 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza resort. The move follows the Santa Monica closure and accompanies Fox's new project, Edna, in San Luis Obispo.
WIT Farm farmers Jamie and Kyle Pritchard plan to open "The Farmer's Groceries" in German Town, selling local meats and prepared foods while educating customers on cooking. The chosen location honors their 8+ year community ties and passion for local connection.
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue significantly boosted direct orders from 5% to 15% via its app/website, reducing reliance on third-party services and cutting costs. This strategy, vital during the pandemic, balances dine-in with successful online engagement for their popular menu.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are widely consumed, causing inflammation and cardiometabolic diseases. New research links UPFs to higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and fatal heart problems, with significantly worse outcomes for Black individuals due to systemic racism factors.
The Georgian Room, a Santa Monica underground supper club, meticulously recreates its 1930s speakeasy past. Serving classic dishes, innovative desserts, and custom cocktails, it once hosted Hollywood elite and infamous figures, and still prohibits photography.
Noma LA's residency began with protests over René Redzepi's alleged abuse. Redzepi stepped away from daily service and the board of Mad, while major sponsors withdrew. Demonstrators demand accountability and humane wages amid resurfaced allegations.
Midtown Manhattan bars, co-owned by the Reillys, prepare for NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade. They stock thousands of Guinness kegs, employ pre-pouring systems, and implement 24-hour shifts with increased staff to manage the massive influx of 2 million viewers and post-parade rushes.
Discover Los Angeles' top weekend food spots to beat the heat, including early bird access to Liu's Coffee for Chiayi chicken rice, cooling bingsoo at Sul & Beans, and group-friendly bo ssäm at Hangari Kalguksu for a flavorful feast.
René Redzepi exits daily operations at Noma following a New York Times report detailing abuse allegations. The restaurant implements workplace reforms as its Los Angeles residency continues without him.
Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands) and Papa John's are closing ~300 underperforming North American restaurants, mainly franchise-owned, to modernize, strengthen systems, boost AUVs, and improve franchisee wellness. Most closures expected by 2027.
Doherty Enterprises announces the March 18 opening of a dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP in Hawthorne, allowing guests to order from both menus all day as part of a national expansion strategy.
