3 San Gabriel Valley dumpling houses that thrive under the radar
At these restaurants, the house specialty is truly special, says food critic Merrill Shindler.
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How to get a cheeseburger for $1.08 at McDonald’s on Jan. 8, 2025
The promotion, available on the chain's app, is intended to honor the fast food giant's...
For Gen Z, Dry January has become something much bigger
The number of Americans who say they drink is at a 90-year low.
The Original Saugus Cafe, which closed its doors on Jan. 4, could reopen soon
New owners are expected to reopen the diner after renovations
Chick-fil-A marks its 80th anniversary with collectible cups
The fast food chain is also expanding its beverage menu with floats and frosted sodas.
The secret to this Ukrainian soup? It’s all in the sauerkraut
Ukrainian cuisine often features fermented vegetables.
Cheap tacos for members as Jack in the Box kicks off its 75th anniversary
The celebration will include cheap tacos for loyalty members and the return of the Chicken...
Orange County Vietnamese restaurant Brodard to open location in Long Beach
Brodard Restaurant is expected to open in Long Beach by May.
Recipe: Tangerines lend tang to chicken thighs in this tasty dish
The writer finds chicken thighs to be more flavorful than breasts, plus they're less expensive.
Hadley Fruit Orchard now serves date-flavored soft serve
The tourist stop in Cabazon is already known for its date shakes made with local...
Nobu lets you eat like a star during the Golden Globes Awards
Nobu serves meals inspired by the Golden Globes
Here are 5 LA County restaurants where you can order mocktails for Dry January
Stay alcohol-free and still go out drinking by ordering these mocktails
Original Saugus Cafe set to close Sunday after nearly 140 years in business
The final meal will be served at Los Angeles County's oldest restaurant on Jan. 4.
Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool again
Cheese balls might seem cliché, but they can be a hit at any gathering.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Here’s how to spot hidden sugars and what to do about it.
Recipes: Feta cheese adds extra oomph to these 3 dishes
Here's how to make Feisty Feta Dip, Spinach Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers and Feta...
Indian cuisine, smash burgers and other delicious dining trends for 2026
Experts are seeing a demand for spicy flavors as well as old favorites and sweet...
Dried cherry scones are a simple treat for the post-holiday breakfast table
If you're planning a big holiday meal, don't forget about breakfast the next day.
Rose Parade 2026: These 22 restaurants are near the New Year’s Day action
Going to the parade, Rose Bowl Game or both? There are many great places to...
A new app shows customers are keeping In-N-Out busy in Tennessee
Customers are waiting up to 40 minutes for Double Doubles at new restaurants in suburban...
Recipe: Enjoy this pasta dish on New Year’s Day while watching the parade on TV
Baked Pasta with Sausage and Olives can be fiery or mild, depending on the heat...
Gourmet toast spot Toastique opens in Porter Ranch
Gourmet toast chain continues its expansion with new San Fernando Valley location.
New York’s PopUp Bagels opens its first of many planned SoCal shops in LA
PopUp Bagels pops up in Brentwood
Best of 2025: 5 winning restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley
After another year of dining out, veteran restaurant critic Merrill Shindler recalls his favorite experiences...
British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage
What began as a dispute over bread soon ignited a national debate over food identity.
How McDonald’s Grinch Meal stole Christmas
The promotion, featuring a pair of socks and snazzy packaging, rapidly sold out at many...
Chipotle Mexican Grill creates a high-protein menu
Six new items include a cup containing nothing but Adobo Chicken and a bowl in...
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in 2025
After a year of eating and drinking across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland...
Recipe: Warm Salmon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette is a perfect dinner dish
The dish is made with orange juice, Dijon mustard, shallot and hot sauce.
From Dubai chocolate to hot honey, these 5 food fads made 2025 delicious
Restaurants went all in for Dubai chocolate, crispy chicken with Mexican spices and Hawaiian flavors...
Christmas 2025: These restaurants sell take-out feasts
Turkey with stuffing, prime rib, potatoes and pies are among the items offered in heat-and-serve...
Recipes: Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the holidays
Get your visitors' day off to a hearty and delicious start by serving them Quiche...
MAP: Forget coffee, these 5 hot chocolates deserve the spotlight this winter
From lavender hot chocolate to spicy Mexican hot chocolate flavors, these unique twists on the...
4 LA County ramen places rank in top 20 of Yelp’s best for 2025
Seven restaurants in Los Angeles and Orange counties made it onto the list by the...
What’s the thing with In-N-Out Burger and the number 67?
A hard-to-describe social media fad is reportedly causing disturbances when the numerals are heard.
Oreo is bringing zero-sugar cookies to the US
Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Double Stuf Zero Sugar will go on sale in January.
Here are 10 places to warm up with comfort food in LA County
Get your belly warm and filled with these comfort food dishes
This new cafe is a training ground for future chefs and restaurateurs
Aspiring chefs and restaurant workers learn the ropes in this South Central kitchen
In-N-Out will open its first 3 Tennessee locations this week
The openings in suburban Nashville are part of a massive expansion into the Southeastern United...
Get your fill of the holiday spirit with these festive seasonal cocktails
These holiday drinks are only available for a limited time.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ season 12 returns with 10 new cast members. The drama is already heating up
A shift change was in order after Scandoval eclipsed the popular Bravo series, now "Vanderpump...
Recipes: Here’s how to create a tasty, healthier Hanukkah
Even potatoes can be enjoyed guilt-free when roasted or prepared as lighter latkes.
Recipe: How to make a perfect leg of lamb for holiday entertaining
The key to this approach is to stud the meat with 'bouquets' made of rosemary...
These restaurants are serving creative Japanese curry dishes for just one month
Discover creative Japanese curry dishes at these nine restaurants this month.
Panda Express partners with Compartés on gourmet chocolate bars
The Southern California companies are joining forces on Original Orange Chicken-inspired milk chocolate bars and...
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in November
Here are our favorite meals from November throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland...
Growing pizza chain brings ‘mountain-sized’ pizzas to Rosemead
New Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Los Angeles County
Recipes: These holiday cookies are as fun to make as they are tasty to eat
Baking treats such as Tillie's Brown Sugar Shortbread Buttons, Christmas Gingered Shortbreads and Espresso Chocolate...
Here are 8 ways to get tamales during the holidays in Southern California
It's tamale season and festivals and restaurants are celebrating the delicious dish
Hot new baking cookbooks will keep us riding a sugar high through the holidays
Stock up on butter, put on the coffee and sink in to these delicious offerings.
Brewing coffee for holiday guests? Learn how from a champion barista
Tips for success include making sure your beans are fresh and that you're using enough...
What happens when pumpkin pie meets deep-dish pizza?
Baking pies can be a way to connect with emotions and celebrate moments.
There’s a better way to make mashed potatoes, and this is it
Up for a mashed potato science experiment? It'll change how you make them forever.
Thanksgiving turkey recipe 2025: Cook your bird in under an hour
One chef makes a case for elevating that humble poultry dish into a Thanksgiving feast.
Get on the naughty list at these holiday pop-up bars
Down some holiday spirits at these pop-up bars
A new ‘kind’ of cafe opened in Brentwood this month
Kindness is the key ingredient at this new Brentwood cafe.
Why it’s important to keep alive old family recipes
Young consumers may want to cook like grandma, but they're not reaching for her recipe...
In-N-Out Burger’s 2026 collectible T-shirt is on sale
The design is a mashup of the 10 states where the Southern California chain does...
Recipe: Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts and Bacon is an ideal weeknight dish
Serve this easy-to-make main course over a bed of long-grain white rice, with a simple...
Recipes: Butternut squash soup, three ways
Customize this basic squash soup with different flavors depending on your mood.
Seafood, pasta and more in Pasadena – it’s all at this popular mall
No matter what you’re hungry for, this is a great place to eat, says restaurant...
In-N-Out Burger’s ugly Christmas sweater for 2025
The garment is available at the chain's company store in Baldwin Park and also online.
Mall dining: The refined guide of where to eat at Brea Mall
In the midst of a multi-million dollar redevelopment project, Brea Mall still offers a bounty...
McDonald’s Grinch Meal will go on sale Dec. 2
The promotion will include a new flavor of french fries and collectible socks with characters...
Recipe: Roasted smashed baby potatoes with wild greens pesto
A new cookbook is here to challenge some of the assumptions that underlie Thanksgiving.
This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your Thanksgiving table
This would be a welcome side dish, or a center of the plate offering for...
Klatch Coffee’s new cafe is open in Rancho Cucamonga
The cafe, Klatch's third in its hometown, is the first of 20 upcoming cafes in...
El Pollo Loco is testing chicken tenders in Orange County
The Costa Mesa chain is proud of its citrus grilled chicken but thinks there's room...
Celebrity Chef Nancy Silverton brings her menu to private West Hollywood venue
Soho House offers its members a new menu created by a celebrity chef.
Thanksgiving 2025: These restaurants will be open on the holiday
Steakhouses, buffets and other full-service chains will be serving turkey on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Cannabis-associated restaurant Irie closes in West Hollywood
The restaurant located above a dispensary closes has reopened as private events space.
Recipe: This soup is the best way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey
Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Soup is an adaptation of a meatless dish from Mark Bittman’s...
Heady odors and sensory overload as 5,200 cheeses compete for the World Cheese Awards
The first thing that hits you at the World Cheese Awards is the smell.
New and seasonal items at restaurants this autumn
Look for interesting meatballs at Lazy Dog and The Cheesecake Factory, Dubai chocolate at BJ's,...
Farmer Boys introduces Queso Poblano
The spicy cheese sauce is featured a pair of in breakfast burritos and as a...
Chain announces new ‘holiday house’ pop-up event coming to LA in December
The event running in December, will bring chain restaurants together for collaborative holiday drinks and...
Apple and pumpkin face off for America’s favorite holiday pie
More than half of all Americans plan to finish their Thanksgiving dinner with a slice...
These are 10 must-try bakeries in the Los Angeles area
Get your sweets on at these bakeries
In-N-Out Burger launches a foundation to fight homelessness
The Southern California burger chain is inviting its customers to round up their purchases this...
Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and chestnut flour team up to make Energy Balls
The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots,...
Thanksgiving 2025: These restaurants offer take-home feasts
Families can get complete turkey or ham dinners without hours of work in the kitchen.
Catch the island spirit at Hermosa Beach’s new tiki bar
Tiki Kai opens its tropical doors in Hermosa Beach.
Recipes: Here are 5 dishes you can make ahead for Thanksgiving dinner
You can make a soup, an appetizer, wild rice dressing, cranberry chutney and a dessert...
Tempura is always tempting at this Pasadena restaurant
Sushi also is a starring attraction at Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior, says food critic Merrill...
5 simple soup recipes to work into your cooler-weather rotation
Soup is a cool-weather mainstay in many kitchens.
Veterans Day 2025: Dining freebies and discounts for military
Offers range from breakfast to dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Del Taco has a new $2.99 combo; here’s what you get
The Lake Forest chain's Micro Meal features a miniature version of its Beef and Cheddar...
Map: Every OC restaurant featured in ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 19
The Housewives appeared in over two dozen Southern California restaurants. Find out where.
Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant opens in downtown LA
A party vibe mixes with a laid back restaurant at this new downtown LA rooftop...
The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in October
From witches brew to pumpkin spice to fall comfort foods, here are the best things...
A recipe for Fish Stick Panzanella from ‘The Blue Food Cookbook’ elevates a frozen staple
Fish sticks can be elevated by pairing them with fresh ingredients.
A new ‘Blue Food’ cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal
The chefs aim to dispel confusion about seafood choices.
Espiau’s in Claremont scares up some dinner with a haunted dining room
The restaurant in Claremont's Village is going big and scary with its Halloween decorations.
A ‘Top Chef France’ semifinalist is behind a new Santa Monica brasserie
Classic French food comes to Santa Monica.
Registration is open for In-N-Out car cruise in Redondo Beach
Here are the details for the annual fundraiser, which will take place Jan. 17 at...
Recipe: Use leftover chicken to make this delicious soup
Whether your roasted chicken is homemade or store-bought, combine it with rice, lemon juice, eggs...
Halloween 2025: Restaurant discounts and special menu items
Specials range from decorated doughnuts and eerie cocktails to parties at Chuck E. Cheese, not...
Dunkin’ will hold a World Series pep rally in LA on Tuesday, Oct. 28
The event celebrates the Dodgers as they face the Toronto Blue Jays. Randy's Donuts and...
East Hampton-inspired restaurant opens in Redondo Beach
Montauk aims to offer an elevated coastal flare to Redondo Beach.
Recipes: These slow-simmered stews are a rich concoction for fall
Here's how to make Ina Garten's Ultimate Beef Stew, Almost Beefless Beef Stew and One-Pot...