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The best dim sum dishes to order and how to tell if they're good
If you grew up anywhere near the San Gabriel Valley, you could probably write this cheat sheet yourself. I was lucky enough to spend almost every summer morning with my grandmother at a large round table in one of the many dim sum rooms in the SGV. This was back when almost every restaurant that…
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Fresh produce, vegan food and juice at Crenshaw Food Hub in South LA
On a windy January afternoon, dozens of watermelons lined the back of the mall at the corner of West 77th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard in Hyde Park. The striped green balls were spread across the asphalt, a green look at the summer season in the middle of winter. To get her there, Imani Diggs drove…
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Peet's Coffee is closing locations in Southern California
Peet's Coffee plans to close some stores by the end of January, including at least two in Southern California. A Peet's spokesman said in an email that the closures were a “difficult decision” and “reflect a broader effort to align our business with long-term growth priorities and current market conditions.” Workers at the Manhattan Beach…
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The Clean-Eating Winter Salmon Bowl recipe from Goop Kitchen
While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss pumpkin, cabbage, carrots and red onions in the reserved marinade. The salmon and heartier vegetables can be cooked completely in the oven, on the stove, or a combination of both methods. For the oven method, spread the marinated pumpkin, cabbage, carrots and red onions…
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These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists
Every year, restaurants and bars across the country turn heads when the James Beard Foundation announces the top chefs, restaurateurs and beverage professionals competing for its coveted awards. The semifinalists announced today are the first announcement in a series, and restaurants and individuals in the Los Angeles area have established two dozen hubs. Pooh these…
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After the fires, the LA Pizza Alliance was formed. It's back with more free pizza for those in need
On Wednesday evening, the sidewalk in Chinatown was filled with several mobile pizza ovens. Cardboard boxes of all colors and designs shuffled in and out of La Sorted's, where the pizzeria once again served as a drop-in center, offering food assistance to anyone in need. Some of the region's most famous chefs came together to…
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Daniel's Spicy Mexican Green Juice Recipe
It doesn't have to feel like green juice homework. I recently tried the Hardcore Greens bottled juice at Erewhon and couldn't finish it. Apparently there's a market for torturous green juices. But if you're into it, you can eat a concentrated burst of vegetables and fruits for a healthy diet without it tasting like green…
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Vallarta Supermarkets opens first store outside California
Vallarta Supermarkets, a popular Southern California Latino grocery chain, has opened its first location outside the state. Founded in Van Nuys and headquartered in Santa Clarita, the chain operates more than 60 locations throughout California. On Wednesday, it expanded to Arizona. The store, located in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, offers Mexican and other Latin…
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Do you love Erewhon's mighty green soup? Do this scammer
I love the Mighty Green soup at Erewhon and was determined to make my own version of a vegetable broth with lots of greens so I didn't have to pay $12 for a pint-sized portion. The base of Erewhon soup is vegetable broth. But I don't love most vegetable broths. Usually they are boring and…
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Easy recipe for sautéed vegetables that goes with everything
Vegetables were a mystery to me until I got a job selling vegetables at the Chino Farms stand in San Diego County. After a weekend shift, the Chinos often invited me to lunch in their home kitchen behind the stand. One winter day, Kay Chino, who is unfortunately no longer here, had prepared a huge…