In a city constantly reinventing itself, it is a privilege to have a place that has lasted long enough to become a family tradition. Damon's reminds me of generations that came before, and hopefully generations to come.
Sqirl's jam-smeared ricotta toast and "things in bowls" caused a seismic shift in how Angelenos view brunch. L.A. Times restaurant critic Jenn Harris wonders whether the restaurant will do the same with dinner.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday announced its flagship restaurant, Skywalker Grill. Nestled at the top of the museum with sweeping city views, the classic American eatery is now taking reservations.
Yes, the director and writers of 'Tony' know that many moments in their Anthony Bourdain biopic didn't actually happen. They were looking for a larger truth.
Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years.
Conservatives debate online whether college students should be more frugal on food, or if the younger generation is contending with a larger affordability issue.
The L.A.-coded Mexican cooking at A Tí is a love letter to the city. Some dishes channel professional experiences; others are tied to family or the region's culture.
Chinatown has lacked a full-service grocery store since Ai Hoa closed in 2019. The local family behind Gu Grocery is on a mission to improve food access.
Despite outperforming other fast food chains and posting impressive same-store sales, the Mexican-inspired chain Taco Bell has taken a hit after being linked to Cyclospora.
A recipe for the ultimate birthday cake is a crowd-sourced showstopper. Plus, decorating tips from a pastry chef expert, a recipe for tomato leaf Swiss meringue buttercream, how to cut cake like a pro, and where to order great cakes — find them at 15 of L.A.'s best bakeries.
L.A. Times food editor Daniel Hernandez stopped by the De Los Podcast to discuss the L.A. food scene and his journey as a counterculture writer who witnessed the Mexico City punks vs. emo street fight.
We asked, you answered: In an L.A. Times poll readers voted for their favorite birthday cake. Here are all of the most popular components — the layers, the filling, the frosting — that make the ultimate birthday cake.
L.A. bakers and pastry chefs are reenvisioning what cakes can look like, turning fresh fruit, flowers, herbs and interpretive piping into avant-garde cake art.
Helmed by Barbara Burrell, Sky's Gourmet Tacos helped pioneer a soulful approach to Mexican food that has since spread to Black-owned restaurants across Los Angeles.
After announcing its permanent closure at the end of July, Crustacean in Beverly Hills has secured a lease extension that will allow the restaurant to keep serving diners through Oct. 31.
Once "Happy Birthday to You" is sung and the candles are blown out, everyone looks furtively at each other. "Who wants to cut the cake?" Here's how to cut birthday cake like a pro.
A Maryland judge barred Food Network personality and 'Top Chef' alum Eric Adjepong from being alone with his 7-year-old daughter after finding a 'preponderance of evidence to believe' abuse claims.
A recipe from 'Vitamina T' by Jorge Gaviria and Fermín Núñez, this rendition of cachetada tacos was inspired by Cara de Vaca restaurant in Monterrey, Mexico — with seared rib eye and Gouda cheese.
The neighborhood staple and celebrity hot spot known for its viral breakfast burritos and wraps closed Thursday after sustaining substantial water damage. Owners say it could take months to reopen.
Once lauded for its California soul cuisine, chef Keith Corbin's Alta is back with a new — and even more global — focus on transcontinental ingredients and migration routes.
After 34 years of operation, Cactus Taquería no. 1 has permanently closed its flagship location on Vine Street in Hollywood, which became a late-night favorite for locals and celebrities alike.
These pasta lessons from famed Sicilian cooks Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene will change how you think about pasta, from the water it's cooked in to the sauce ... or, rather, "condimento."
He was known for taking care of people, feeding first responders and city employees amid the Los Angeles riots of 1992, after the Northridge earthquake of 1994 and at the beginning of the pandemic.
