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2024 October


The Most Famous Churro Shop in Mexico City Is Opening in Los Angeles

The Most Famous Churro Shop in Mexico City Is Opening in Los Angeles

All its locations feature churro-making displayed front and center, which allows guests waiting in line to peer through large windows to watch workers fry, cut, and dust the fritters with sugar to order.


Dietitians reveal the best — and worst — foods and drinks for stress relief

Dietitians reveal the best — and worst — foods and drinks for stress relief

Tamar Samuels, a registered dietitian and the co-founder of Culina Health, told HuffPost, “B12 is critical in nervous system function, and deficiency of this nutrient can even cause nerve damage.


People seriously think this viral restaurant is real — would you?

People seriously think this viral restaurant is real — would you?

When prodded by local channel KXAN about their origins, Ethos declined to comment due to time constraints and directed the reporters to a requisition form that requested standard media inquiry information in addition to a “creative, detailed picture of a food that interests you.”


First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

First inflation, now the ‘pumpkin spice tax’: These are the retailers charging you up to 92% more for the fall flavor

“Whether you’re talking about cars, mortgages, credit cards or pumpkin spice trail mix, it’s always good to shop around and take the time to compare prices.


A Buzzy Arts District Tasting Room Calls It Quits After Less Than a Year

A Buzzy Arts District Tasting Room Calls It Quits After Less Than a Year

“After much reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Neighborhood Winery tasting room in the Arts District,” the post read.


I tried Green Chef meal kits for four years: Why it’s the best organic option

I tried Green Chef meal kits for four years: Why it’s the best organic option

They offer a bunch of different meal options, including Mediterranean, Keto, protein-packed, calorie smart, plant based, quick and easy, gluten free, and even those focused on gut and brain health.


A Fetching, Sun-Drenched Pizzeria With Wood-Fired Sourdough Pies Is Opening Soon in Highland Park

A Fetching, Sun-Drenched Pizzeria With Wood-Fired Sourdough Pies Is Opening Soon in Highland Park

Interior designer Jared Frank dreamed up the dining room’s industrial walls with sage green touches, red accents, custom tiles and banquettes, modern sconces, and hanging lights that conjure a midcentury feel.


Get a Taste of Rare Regional Soup Dumplings at This Destination SGV Chinese Restaurant

Get a Taste of Rare Regional Soup Dumplings at This Destination SGV Chinese Restaurant

The regional Chinese restaurantGood Alley opened in Rosemead on September 26, 2024, specializing in guan tang bao,a soup dumpling from the city of Kaifeng in Henan located 400 miles southwest of Beijing.


One of San Diego’s Most Popular Filipino Restaurants Opens Inside a Montebello Food Hall

One of San Diego’s Most Popular Filipino Restaurants Opens Inside a Montebello Food Hall

Since opening in 2021, BLVD MRKT has shined a light on newer culinary talent in a historic Latino neighborhood; the food hall employs an incubator program where restaurants rotate in and out of the space.


4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: October 11

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: October 11

This menu is massive with house specials including birria de chivo, carne asada with grilled cactus, enchiladas, tortas, and of course, aguas frescas that vary every day.


Perrier faces concerns after fecal matter found in sparkling water’s source spring

Perrier faces concerns after fecal matter found in sparkling water’s source spring

“Our operating conditions are becoming more difficult, especially due to the environmental challenges linked to climate change, with more heavy rains and droughts that are becoming more frequent and more intense,” Sophie Dubois, general manager of Nestlé Waters France, told Bloomberg.


I’m a cancer dietitian — I would never consume these 7 foods and drinks

I’m a cancer dietitian — I would never consume these 7 foods and drinks

As The Post reported, the compound trans-vaccenic acid, or TVA, found in dairy products like milk, cheese, butter and yogurt, seems to activate T cells, which help the immune system fight germs and tumors and protect against disease.