Morning Meal Guide: L.A.’s Breakfast And Brunch Bests, Part 1

Here are some of the city’s morning or mid-morning must-haves.

January Marks 'National Soup Month'

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Food Editor

Steaming bowls of soup will help you to keep warm indoors.

Popular New Year’s Day Foods

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Food Editor

What better way to ring in 2014 than with some traditional New Year's foods?

Food Trends For 2014

2013 was a year of food hybrids and locally sourced cuisine. What lies ahead for 2014?

Famous Foods Of 2013

2013 was a year of food hybrids and other unconventional items.

L.A. Restaurants Open On Christmas

Out and about on Christmas Day? These L.A. eateries will be open on Dec. 25.

Popular Holiday Treats In L.A.

Here's where you can get your fill of holiday treats around L.A.

Popular Christmas Potluck Recipes

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Here are some crowd-pleasers to bring to your next Christmas potluck.

'National Brownie Day' Celebrated On Dec. 8

"National Brownie Day" shows just how important the fudgy cake is in the American food culture.

Wingstop Opens On Figueroa

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

The eating possibilities around the USC campus just expanded.

Red Robin Rolls Out First 'Finest Gourmet Burger'

Red Robin launches the first of its "Finest Gourmet Burgers."

Celebrate 'National Cookie Day' With L.A.'s Best Cookies

L.A.'s guide to the city's best cookies.

13 Popular Food And Drink Combos

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Some pairs just can't be broken.

4 Delicious Red Velvet Pancakes In L.A.

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Food Editor

Here are four restaurants where you can indulge in a decadent morning meal.

Q&A With Dana Goodyear: Discussing L.A.'s Extreme Food Culture And 'Anything That Moves'

Author Dana Goodyear discusses her new book, her current food obsessions and her thoughts on the “extreme eating” food culture.

L.A.’s Top 10 Chicken And Waffles Eateries

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Food Editor

The next time you are looking to satisfy your chicken-and-waffle craving, check out these eateries.

Thanksgiving Burgers: The Traditional Dinner Gets A Modern Remake

Thanksgiving dinner gets a modern twist in burger form.

Hole In One: The Pie Hole Los Angeles Revolutionizes Breakfast

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Food Editor

The breakfast menu at The Pie Hole L.A. features a variety of pie-themed cuisine.

'Tis The Season For Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

Pumpkin flavors are everywhere this fall ... and breakfast fare is no exception.

Hot Off The Press: Breakfast Fare Abounds At The Griddle Café

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Dining at The Griddle Cafe is a unique experience ... and no, not just because of the larger-than-life portions.

Cookie Casa Bakery: Homemade Cookies Served With Comfort

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Food Editor

Cookie Casa Bakery boasts an array of comforting and seasonal sweets.

Food Mash-ups: Part 2

Food mash-ups of all types have overtaken So Cal.

Milk Jar Cookies: Cookies, Milk And Comfort All Around

At Milk Jar Cookies, cookies and milk are an essential part of everyday life.

Plethora Of Pumpkin Treats

This extensive list will help you get your pumpkin fix this fall.

Denny’s Launches Second Hobbit-Inspired Menu

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Food Editor

Denny's hypes up "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" with a revamped hobbit-inspired menu.

The Cookie Corner: Business Spreads Aloha Through Premium Products

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Neon Tommy gets the dough on The Cookie Corner: its humble beginnings and upcoming holiday products.

Sugar Rush: Celebrate ‘National Candy Day’

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Just 'cause Halloween's over doesn't mean you can't get your sweet tooth on.

'Pumpkin Pie' Pop Tarts And Other Outrageous Flavors

"Pumpkin Pie" is just one of many "unique" Pop Tarts flavors.

Baskin-Robbins’ ‘BOGO’ Deal Returns

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Food Editor

Sweet "BOGO" deals are back at Baskin-Robbins.

Islands Celebrates Football Season With 'NFL Happy Hour' Menu

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Watch the kickoff while kicking back with some of Islands' 'NFL Happy Hour' specials.

Cheap Halloween Eats

No time to go trick-or-treating? No fear, you can still treat yourself with these affordable Halloween snacks.

Pretzel Bun Trend Shows No Signs Of Slowing

America's obsession with these toasted buns continues.

Top 15 'Cronuts' in L.A.

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Food Editor

L.A. bakeries have their own take on the trending dessert.

Top 9 Desserts At L.A. Chain Restaurants

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Celebrate "National Dessert Month" with some of these decadent delights.

Government Shutdown Frustrates Restaurant Workers In California's 4th District

Kelli Shiroma
Staff Reporter

The 4th District of California includes counties like Alpine, Calaveras, El Dorado and Mariposa (Photo Courtesy of mcclintock.ho

Restaurant owners and workers in California's 4th District worry that the government shutdown will affect their jobs.

Donut Friend Debuts 'DIY' Donuts

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Food Editor

Highland Park's newest donut shop features a variety of unforgettable flavors.

Etchea: Cafe Provides Home Away From Home

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Food Editor

French-style cafe and bakery opens in Downtown L.A.

Small Plates: Restaurant Chains’ Next Big Trend

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Food Editor

Tapas-style menu items are entering the restaurant scene.

'Lobster Fest' Features Delicious Seafood Feast

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Food Editor

The anticipated "Lobster Fest" takes place in San Pedro from Sept. 13-15.

Two-Day Ramen Festival Coming To L.A.

The “largest ramen festival in the U.S.” will be held in Torrance this weekend.