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What is for dinner? It's a deceptively simple question that's asked millions of times every day. But consider the numerous factors that go into answering that question—from cost to convenience to climate change—and it's no wonder we spend so much time thinking about the food we eat. This does not even include breakfast, lunch and…

Arby's Roast Beef restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, famous for its giant, neon-covered derby hat sign, has closed its doors after 55 years. Its last day of operation was Friday. On Monday, Gary Husch — Arby's general manager and son-in-law of the original owner — was in the back of the property hauling away…

Millions of American families are hitting the road for the start of summer vacation, and ordering food on the go is usually a given. It couldn't come at a better time. Fast-food joints are in the midst of a budget food war, offering promotions to lure customers back to their restaurants despite concerns about inflation…

Pies for Justice returns this year to celebrate Juneteenth with its first in-person bake sale on Saturday, bringing together nearly 200 pies from about 40 chefs. Organized by Gather for Good, the bake sale will donate proceeds to support advocacy for racial justice and underserved communities in Los Angeles. This year, Pies for Justice's fifth…

It was the pretzel that left all the others in a pile of stale dust. Light glinted off the golden-brown crust, its curves glowing with a slight sheen. Tiny lumps of salt covered the surface. It was perfectly chewy, with crunchy bits of salt that melted into a warm, soft center. The curvaceous masterpiece was…

It was an evening that began with caviar blasts, a mythical giant and dancing lightsabers and ended with sparklers and tequila shots at a resort poolside beach club. For the first time, the World's 50 Best Restaurants held their annual awards ceremony and celebration in Las Vegas. Topping the list was Disfrutar, an innovative tasting…

In 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the mobile food economy, LA County officials won approval for an ambitious, multi-million dollar plan to help beleaguered street vendors across the region. Initially, $5.81 million was allocated to the effort – and last month another $1 million was allocated. The initiative's goals include making it easier for…

Andrew Meieran is in the process of reopening the doors of one of LA's legendary restaurants to once again make it an edgy dining and entertainment destination. Meieran is the owner of Clifton's Republic, the kitschy, woodland-themed restaurant on Broadway in downtown's historic core that has served comfort food like pot roast, mashed potatoes and…

The fish at your favorite restaurant with its buttery texture and distinctive flavor may not be fresh – and that is intentional. Fishmonger Liwei Liao carefully ages fish in climate-controlled refrigerators, extending shelf life by weeks and coaxing unique flavor from snapper, salmon, mackerel, branzino, tuna, sea bream and more. His fish appears on menus…

Why is it so difficult to combine sushi with wine? At most sushi bars, the focus of drinking is sake, and while great wine is not uncommon in a sushi setting, it is often only offered in bottles from traditionally revered appellations such as Champagne, Burgundy and Napa. In recent years, sushi bars have become…