The favorite stories written by the Food team in 2025
One of the abiding pleasures of the holiday season is carving out time to sink into books or…
At beautifully weird Cento Raw Bar in L.A., flamboyance meets fish dip
The cantina on Tatooine in the first “Star Wars” film. A Greek taverna on a layover in Miami.…
Kent Wong dead: Champion of nonviolent resistance in L.A. labor movement was 69
The incursion of armed federal immigration agents in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles shocked Kent Wong. The…
Cherry Bombe brought its Jubilee to L.A. Here’s what happened
The strength of women and so many cookies, Halloween cocktails, our critic’s pick of some of L.A.’s greatest…
New York beats Boston again
Ken Griffey Jr. on Cal Raleigh and Mariners Hall of Fame company Ken Griffey Jr. reflects on Cal…
L.A. Times critic Bill Addison picks 10 L.A. restaurants where summer produce shines
I have a suggestion: Treat yourself to a beautiful meal, right now, at one of the Los Angeles…
L.A.’s best new Japanese tea shop. Beautiful matcha lattes and more
If you consume tea with any sort of interest, maybe you’ve been hearing about the worldwide matcha shortage…
The fight to save a vital Black-owned gathering spot
The fight to save Dulan’s on Crenshaw … Jenn Harris’ immersion into Nobu Los Angeles vibes … the…
Their dream kitchens burned down. What got them cooking again
Two cooks talk about loss and recovery. Plus, our summer cook-along with “Chef That!” Also, advice on cooking…
This Mexican restaurant in Copenhagen is a must-visit spot
Finding great Mexican food in unexpected places. Losing the city of L.A.’s oldest restaurant. A guide to the…