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Vendors come and go at the historic Grand Central Market — but when the oldest stall quietly closed up shop, it sent shockwaves through food and historic preservation communities. Roast to Go served its last gordita in late 2025, ending nearly 75 years of meat and Mexican antojitos. And while the legendary meat emporium is…

Handle with care: There might be glass in the fried rice at Trader Joe's. The manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, recalled more than 3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice that “may be contaminated with foreign material, particularly glass,” according to a statement alarm issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Division…

“Take what you have and make it work for you.” This is the advice that award-winning chef and cookbook author Joseph G. Randall, known as the “Dean of Southern Cooking,” gave young chefs when he and I spoke at my in December 2021 “Corner Table Conversation” Podcast. Perhaps a nod to the humble beginnings of…

On Sunday afternoon, Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny fell through a roof and into the world of Federico Laboureau, a South L.A. restaurateur who sells empanadas, choripan and milanesa — and who also designed a central stage set for the historic Super Bowl halftime show. Laboureau is most often found at his Argentinian restaurant Fuegos…

Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Newport Beach-based chain known for its indulgent burritos and lunch bowls, just endured its worst year ever. Same-store sales fell last year for the first time since the company went public two decades ago. The downturn, analysts say, reflects an overall slowdown in fast-casual chains – seen as a step above…

The Los Angeles taqueria where soft tacos became popular 50 years ago is about to become a city-designated historic-cultural site. The original King Taco sparked interest in other variations of Mexican cuisine among generations of Angelenos and ultimately influenced taco culture across the country. In the 1970s, an era of hard-shelled tacos filled with ground…

When things are in full swing, Hermon's can become your new favorite neighborhood restaurant, regardless of where you actually live. The dining room—lined with comfortable booths and adorned with grandmillennial art—is a spectrum of stroller pushers, youthful friend groups, and silver-haired romantics. Servers make their way through the crowd, carrying trays of pint-sized martinis called…

At a Long Beach art gallery, a makeshift coffee shop hums in the corner. Baristas shout orders over the hum of chatter. Magnetic Mahjong stones stick to the espresso maker. On the walls are “Pure Checks,” asking customers to write notes to deceased loved ones, past selves and even exes from years ago—grief and its…

When Victor Villa arrived at his restaurant Villa's Tacos in Highland Park on Monday afternoon, a mob of press surrounded him, a line had stretched down the block since dawn, and cars and satellite trucks carrying television news circled the parking lot, some opting to double-park in front of red curbs. Villa, who had just…

The first thing you should know about Queso Fundido is that it is not “queso,” the creamy Velveeta-based dip that is often eaten with chips. Queso fundido, which translates to “melted cheese,” is just that: It's melted cheese to which you can add sautéed mushrooms, poblano peppers, or chorizo. Share via Close additional sharing options…