LA’s Hottest New Restaurants & Foodie Spots: April 2024-2025
Explore LA's vibrant dining scene! From plant-based ice cream & wagyu to Korean donuts & innovative taquerias, discover the newest restaurants and culinary hotspots in Los Angeles.
LA Food Scene: Uzbek, Cideries, Santa Barbara & Virgil Town
Explore diverse culinary experiences in LA: Zira Uzbek, Benny Child Brewing's unique ciders, Santa Barbara's delights, and Real Charmer's shipwrecked ambiance. A guide to the best eats & drinks.
In-Flight Food: What to Eat & Avoid for Comfort
Choose wisely from the in-flight menu! Avoid greasy, heavy foods like lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo or tuna. Opt for lighter, dairy-free options for better digestion at high altitudes.
Chicken Wars: McDonald’s, Taco Bell & Wendy’s Poultry Expansion
McDonald's McCrispy Strips go permanent. Taco Bell eyes $5B in Cantina Chicken sales by 2030. Wendy's expanding poultry options. Chicken market, fast food, and menu trends.
Real Charmer: Los Angeles Cocktail Bar Success
Real Charmer, a new Los Angeles cocktail bar, quickly became a local hotspot. Featuring creative drinks and a unique vibe, it offers a neighborhood gathering place and contributes to LA's cocktail culture.
Chagee: Modern Tea House Debuts in Los Angeles
Chagee, a popular tea house chain from China, is opening its first US location in Los Angeles at Westfield Century City. Known for fresh-brewed and milk teas, the store offers a variety of tea lattes and brewed teas.
Brick & Dough Mural Update: Art, Change, and Restaurant Vision
Brick & Dough updated its mural after 5 years, aiming to align the art with their food and customer experience. The decision sparks debate about subjective art and restaurant evolution. Restaurant vision, mural change.
McDonald’s McGold Card: Buffett, Gates, and More!
Discover the McDonald's McGold Card, a rare perk offering free meals to the elite, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Rob Lowe and Regis Philbin. Limited availability and varying terms make it a unique symbol.
Fogo de Chão: Affordable Brazilian BBQ & Salad Bar
Fogo de Chão offers a taste of Brazilian BBQ (churrasco) with an affordable lunch option, including a stellar salad bar buffet and single-meat selections. A great option for regular basis.
Retail Theft: Locked Steaks Spark Outrage
Major stores are implementing anti-theft measures like locked cases and digital tags due to rising shoplifting, sparking consumer outrage. A viral TikTok shows steaks locked up.
Doto: California Izakaya Fare in Virgil Village, Los Angeles
Chef Jared Dowling's Doto replaces Gem in Virgil Village, Los Angeles, offering California izakaya cuisine like miso char bento, halibut crudo, and breakfast burritos. Open all-day, featuring Japanese flavors.
LA Food Scene: High-End Japanese Food Hall & More!
Los Angeles is getting a high-end Japanese food hall featuring Sushi Saito, Tempura Takiya, and Ginza Jotaki. Plus, Easter treats at Jyan Isaac Bakery, Raising Cane's in City Walk, and Vietnamese food in San Gabriel Valley.
Camp Brewing Basecamp: New Marysville Location!
Camp Brewing Basecamp opens in Marysville, offering craft beers, food, and a retro camping vibe. Owner Doug Olsen returns to his roots, revitalizing the former Walking Distance space.
Shirokuro: 2D Dining Experience in NYC
Shirokuro, a new NYC restaurant, offers a unique 2D dining experience with hand-illustrated interiors and a rainbow selection of sushi. Inspired by Korean trends, it's a visual and culinary adventure.
Daisy Margarita Bar: Norteño Cantina in Los Angeles
Daisy Margarita Bar, a Norteño cantina-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar in Los Angeles, opens April 17th. It features margaritas by Max Reis, a frozen guacamole range, and a Baja Slaw margarita. It is the former home of the Sherman.
Mandarette Chinese Cafe Shuts Down After 40 Years
Mandarette Chinese Cafe, a Beverly Boulevard fixture for 40 years known for its relaxed atmosphere and modern takes on classic Chinese cuisine, has permanently closed. The restaurant was co-founded by Cecilia Chiang.
Los Angeles’ Best Chicken Caesar Wraps: A Taste Test
A quest to find the best chicken Caesar wrap in Los Angeles! The author taste-tests wraps from Goop Kitchen, Alfalfa, Erewhon, Ggiata Deli, and more, judging flavor, ingredients, and overall experience.