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  • 19 fanciful salads worth ordering in Los Angeles


    19 fanciful salads worth ordering in Los Angeles

    19 fanciful salads worth ordering in Los Angeles

    It can be challenging to get excited about cauliflower, but chef Raphael Francois utilizes his wood-burning stove to lightly char the main ingredient, then carefully adds harissa, cucumber, almonds, and pomegranate for a beautifully plated salad that can hold its own as a starter or side dish.


    Anticipated Grandview marketplace, food hall announces opening date

    Anticipated Grandview marketplace, food hall announces opening date

    Mark your calendars for August 16th when the much-anticipated Little Grand Market at Thrive Companies Grandview Crossing opens its doors.


    4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: July 19

    4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: July 19

    Bee Taqueria is a visually lovely outdoor restaurant nestled in West Adams — punchy lion murals, string lights, and white picnic tables set the scene; chef Alex Carrasco’s exciting, ever-irreverent taco lineup completes the picture.


    Pop-Up Superstar Bridgetown Roti Finally Opens Its Permanent Los Angeles Home

    Pop-Up Superstar Bridgetown Roti Finally Opens Its Permanent Los Angeles Home

    The selection of side dishes includes mac and cheese pie, Aunt Vie’s codfish cakes (a Holmes family staple), sweet-spiced plantains, pigeon peas and rice, jerk cucumber salad, and callaloo, greens stewed in a mixed-pepper coconut dashi.


    A Former Melisse Wine Director Opens a Dante-Inspired Wine Bar Deep in the San Fernando Valley

    A Former Melisse Wine Director Opens a Dante-Inspired Wine Bar Deep in the San Fernando Valley

    Kalliel didn’t initially plan on opening a bar when he moved to the Valley, but after meeting the owner of a local wine shop that owned an empty building nearby, things fell into place.


    The 18 Best Brunch Restaurants in Los Angeles

    The 18 Best Brunch Restaurants in Los Angeles

    While brunch is technically offered all week at this Silver Lake spot, come in on the weekends for a leisurely feast of craggy fried chicken sandwiches, piled-high (and pretty perfect) biscuits, breakfast burritos (featuring a spicy longganisa sausage), and Belgian waffles with smoked maple syrup.


    Don’t Tell Bernhard Mairinger That Lustig Isn’t Austrian Enough

    Don’t Tell Bernhard Mairinger That Lustig Isn’t Austrian Enough

    For dessert, people love the fun twist on Black Forest cake with marinated cherry, mascarpone ice cream, and crispy layers — it fits all the flavor profiles and notes you want.”


    Cult-Favorite Cookie Shop Levain Bakery Expands LA Footprint With a Second Location

    Cult-Favorite Cookie Shop Levain Bakery Expands LA Footprint With a Second Location

    Lemonade, a longtime operator with locations throughout Southern California, opened in 2009 and closed quietly in June, seemingly unable to sustain its foot traffic even at the busy intersection of Venice and Abbot Kinney Boulevard.


    19 great breakfast burritos everyone in Los Angeles must try

    19 great breakfast burritos everyone in Los Angeles must try

    The breakfast burrito at Macheen’s residency inside of Milpa Grille in Boyle Heights has developed something of a cult following, thanks to its technique-forward design with soft-scrambled eggs, extra-crispy tater tots, and surprising use of Swiss cheese.


    ‘The Bear’ Brings Chicago’s Mr. Beef to Los Angeles for One Weekend Only

    ‘The Bear’ Brings Chicago’s Mr. Beef to Los Angeles for One Weekend Only

    Guests can taste wines from over 40 producers, plus a food lineup curated by Biite Club featuring Boy Blue, Fluffy McCloud’s, LA Burg, and more will be available.


    Columbus brand dedicated to mocktails debuts at Land-Grant

    Columbus brand dedicated to mocktails debuts at Land-Grant

    Their exciting lineup includes the spicy kick of Spiced Mangorita, the refreshing zing of Watermelon Tart-Quila, the soothing notes of Old Lemony Lav, and the fruity burst of Berry Good Bramble.


    Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: July 12

    Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: July 12

    Rachel Lo and Erika Ho are hosting a workshop at Tea at Shiloh focusing on how to make bamboo-wrapped sticky rice, also known as joong or zongzi, on July 16.


    Owner of Powell cocktail club opening second concept in former Masonic lodge

    Owner of Powell cocktail club opening second concept in former Masonic lodge

    In keeping with the speakeasy atmosphere of its Powell counterpart, 114 West will offer a hidden entrance to the third floor, guiding members through a small library room before entering the main area.


    TikTok Star Roberto Morales’ Favorite Spots for Mexican Food in Los Angeles

    TikTok Star Roberto Morales’ Favorite Spots for Mexican Food in Los Angeles

    As he gained popularity, Morales invited guests to prepare things like steak, crumbled chile chiltepín, and fire-roasted salsas with him, growing his channel to the point where Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, Olivia Rodrigo, and Rosalía have appeared.


    A Legendary Arts District Space Is Reborn as a French Japanese Bistro From the Ototo Team

    A Legendary Arts District Space Is Reborn as a French Japanese Bistro From the Ototo Team

    Main courses include braised beef cheeks finished with a red wine wasabi sauce and crispy burdock root, and an abalone and mussel pot pie in a golden brown puff pastry.


    Beloved ‘coffee camper’ concept opens first brick & mortar with all vintage decor

    Beloved ‘coffee camper’ concept opens first brick & mortar with all vintage decor

    Honey Cup Coffee Company first started slinging their delicious drinks out of a 1960s vintage camper at SoHud pop-ups years ago.


    Arts District’s Lauded Yess Restaurant Hits the Reset Button After a Year

    Arts District’s Lauded Yess Restaurant Hits the Reset Button After a Year

    After years of construction on the corner of Seventh and Mateo Streets in the Arts District, the Junya Yamasaki-led restaurant spent about two months reevaluating its menu and preparing to open its cafe space toward the rear of the high-ceilinged building.


    How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in LA’s Westside

    How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in LA’s Westside

    Take a lap on either side to window-shop or poke into one of its many boutiques; sip cocktails at bars like local legend Roosterfish or the Brig; perch on the patio of schiacciata superstar All’Antico Vinaio; up your kitchen decor game at minimalist homewares shop Goodies; or, if you want to make it feel extra tony, grab an Instagrammable smoothie from the nearby Erewhon.


    Monica Berg named most influential for fifth year running – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

    Monica Berg named most influential for fifth year running – Drinks International – The global choice for drinks buyers

    “Quite often they're the root source of trends, the inflection point on the graph where thinking shifts and new ways of working are born.


    From water ice to sno cones, here are six frozen treats to try that aren’t ice cream

    From water ice to sno cones, here are six frozen treats to try that aren’t ice cream

    Many people discover them through community events, and they offer a wide variety of flavors: from Blue Raspberry to Groovy Grape — and even Tiger’s Blood (Don’t take that name too literally).


    4 Restaurants to Try This Fourth of July Weekend in Los Angeles

    4 Restaurants to Try This Fourth of July Weekend in Los Angeles

    To pair with the not-too-sweet beverage, fill a tray with anything that looks good from the pastry case, whether it’s a guava-filled bun, sugar-topped concha, or classic croissant.


    Local bakery asks for community fundraising support to help pay employees

    Local bakery asks for community fundraising support to help pay employees

    Although they were supposed to be moved in and ready to open soon, Isa, the owner of Three Bites, said that unforeseen permit issues are delaying them 2-3 weeks, and now, they have no revenue whatsoever.


    A 98-Year-Old Ice Cream Shop From Chicago Is Opening in Southern California

    A 98-Year-Old Ice Cream Shop From Chicago Is Opening in Southern California

    The menu was created by chefs David Almany and Thessa Diadem and includes tea, savories like cheese and onion biscuits, a trio of scones (plain, blueberry, and coffee date) with accouterments, and desserts.


    The Ultimate Staycation Eating Guide in Pasadena, California

    The Ultimate Staycation Eating Guide in Pasadena, California

    The burgers are expertly layered with all-beef patties, crisp iceberg, house-made Thousand Island dressing, and dill pickles between griddle-toasted buns, while the pies’ flaky crusts come filled with either seasonal fruits (summer’s ollalieberries and spring’s rhubarb are among the favorites) or curds, puddings, and creams that are available year-round.


    The Lonely Oyster Team Opens a Scandinavian Cafe Inside the Echo Park Lake Boathouse

    The Lonely Oyster Team Opens a Scandinavian Cafe Inside the Echo Park Lake Boathouse

    For lunch, Piknik will serve seasonal salads, open-faced sandwiches on Danish rye topped with chopped herring and apple with dill, a potato chip-encrusted wagyu schnitzel, and shaved sirloin with salted butter, horseradish aioli, pickled onions, tomato, and herbs.


    Award-winning coffee roaster announces opening date of first brick & mortar

    Award-winning coffee roaster announces opening date of first brick & mortar

    While you won’t be able to find them popping up at farmers markets anymore for the time being, you can grab a bag of their beans at their retail space located inside their new shop.


    How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Santa Barbara

    How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Santa Barbara

    Located just an hour and 40 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles by car, the city is full of quaint cafes, cocktail dens, tasting rooms, and restaurants serving casual and creative dishes using freshly caught seafood.


    The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles, July 2024

    The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles, July 2024

    The Eater LA heatmap has existed for nearly two decades to answer the age-old question: “What’s new and notable in Los Angeles?” Though the local dining scene has endured tremendous challenges over the past few years, the city’s spirit of breaking ground and exploring new cuisines continues with every month of openings.


    Frozen Dumpling Company That Sells at Erewhon and 99 Ranch Opens an Orange County Restaurant

    Frozen Dumpling Company That Sells at Erewhon and 99 Ranch Opens an Orange County Restaurant

    Located in the former Jackson’s Chicken space, it’ll serve crispy dumplings along with wok-fried noodles, Indonesian-style fried rice, and roasted vegetables, nodding to Southern California’s food culture melting pot.


    A Running List of Los Angeles Restaurant Closures in 2024

    A Running List of Los Angeles Restaurant Closures in 2024

    All Flavor No Grease, one of LA’s most storied food trucks founded by social media star Keith Garrett from his home in Watts serving South LA-influenced tacos, quesadillas, and sandwiches, announced a final tour on Instagram that ended with service in Las Vegas on April 27.


    Workers at Culver City Hotspots Juliet and Margot Say Their Paychecks Keep Getting Bounced

    Workers at Culver City Hotspots Juliet and Margot Say Their Paychecks Keep Getting Bounced

    Talwar opened Norah, a buzzy New American dinner spot, in 2016 along a busy strip of West Hollywood, and Margot two years later on the rooftop of Culver City’s Platform in December 2018.


    4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: June 28

    4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: June 28

    Mon disciple since it opened last October, and can now enjoy the vibey Venice restaurant in a new way through its Sunday “Domingo” service, which offers brunchy plates like huevos con gallo pinto, an easy fried egg and bean dish that delivers more flavor than meets the eye.


    The Biggest LA Restaurant Openings to Know in June

    The Biggest LA Restaurant Openings to Know in June

    Chef Johnny Cirelle (whose resume includes Spago, Bavel, and Bestia) developed a menu that draws on Shenassafar’s life memories, with starters like the deviled eggs or the crab beignets, and salads, Australian wagyu with a cognac cream sauce, and roasted heirloom chicken.


    Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: June 28

    Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: June 28

    New York City’s iconic Katz’s Deli is popping up at Bar Next Door for one day on Saturday, June 29, to serve its famous pastrami sandwich.