September Signifies 'National Breakfast Month'

Comments (0) | Back to School, energy, Food, fruits, Hunger, National Breakfast Month, nutrients, proteins, recipes, research, September, studies, sugar slump, vegetables, whole grains

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day ... and it has an entire month dedicated to its significance.

Pretzel Bun Craze: This Past Summer's Hot Food Trend

Comments (5) | Dunkin' Donuts, Food, food trend, Fourth of July, pretzel, pretzel bun, pretzel dog, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday, Slater's 50/50, Sonic, STACKED, summer 2013, wendy's, Wienerschnitzel

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Pretzel buns were all the rage this past summer.

THE TASTE: A Labor Day Weekend Of Food, Wine And Festivities

Comments (5) | cocktails, culinary, dining, event, Fall 2013, festival, Food, food and wine, labor day weekend, restaurants, Southern California, tastings, The Los Angeles Times, The Taste

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

THE TASTE, L.A.'s annual food & wine festival, will take place over Labor Day weekend.

Best Ice Cream Sandwiches In L.A.

Comments (37) | Beachy Cream, Beverly Hills Brownie Company, Chunk-n-Chip Cookies, Coolhaus, diddy riese, Food, ice cream, milk, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Nestle Toll House, Oreos, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Sweet Rose Creamery

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Nothing beats a hot, summer day like an ice cream sandwich ... especially on "National Ice Cream Sandwich Day."

A Sweet Comeback: Twinkies Return To Stores In Mid-July

Comments (8) | 2013, comeback, cupcakes, ding dongs, Food, Ho Hos, Hostess, July 2013, return, stores, twinkies, Wal Mart

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

The beloved Hostess snacks are back.

Top 10 Mac & Cheese Joints In L.A.

Comments (6) | BACON MANia, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Elbow's Mac N' Cheese, Food, Joan's on Third, mac & cheese, macaroni and cheese, National Macaroni Day, Slater's 50/50, The Cheesecake Factory, The Grilled Cheese Truck, THE MELT, Yard House

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

What better way to celebrate 'National Macaroni Day' than by making mac & cheese?

July Rings In 'National Ice Cream Month'

Comments (0) | butter pecan, Celebrate, chocolate, dessert, Food, July 2013, National Ice Cream Day, National Ice Cream Month, new zealand, Ronald Reagan, strawberry, summer, treat, U.S., vanilla

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Get the scoop on why July is "National Ice Cream Month."

A Quick Introduction To Quinoa

Comments (0) | couscous, fiber, Food, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, grain, International Year of Quinoa, low cholesterol, nutrition, pasta, protein, Quinoa, rice, salad, south america, spring 2013 food trend

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

What exactly is quinoa and why is it so popular?

Mini Desserts: The Restaurant Industry's New Big Trend

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Mini desserts: the restaurant industry's next big thing.

Quick Fixes: Easy-To-Prep-And-Pack Home Lunches

Comments (0) | breakfast, Food, home lunches, internships, job, prep, quick fix, salads, sandwiches, school, soups, summer, work, wraps

Kelli Shiroma
Food Editor

Avoid the morning rush by prepping these quick, easy-to-pack lunches ahead of time.

THE MELT Expands To Burbank

Comments (2) | Burbank, combos, expanding, Facebook, Food, free, grilled cheese, Los Angeles, Opening Day, San Francisco, secret password, THE MELT, Twitter

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

THE MELT's newest location will be opening soon in Burbank.

Comprehending The Cronut Craze

Comments (1) | 2013, cake pops, croissant, Cronut, cupcakes, dessert, Dominique Ansel Bakery, Doughnut, flavors, Food, new york, pastry, trend

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Meet the Cronut, a delectable hybrid of the French croissant and all-American doughnut.

Top 15 L.A. Burger Joints To Try

May marks “National Burger Month” at burger joints nationwide.

Starbucks Offers Frappuccinos At Half Price During Happy Hour

Comments (10) | Caramel Ribbon Crunch, Discount, Food, Frappuccinos, Happy Hour, limited time, Los Angeles, May 2013, Mocha Cookie Crumble, promotion, starbucks

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

From May 3-12, all the frappuccinos on Starbucks' menu are half off.

11th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational Provides Cheesy Goodness, Fun For All

Comments (1) | 2013 Grilled Cheese Invitational, Amateurs, categories, Champion, competition, Food, GCI, grilled cheese sandwich, professionals, Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine, Tim Walker

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

The 11th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational honored all things cheesy through cooking, competition, entertainment and giveaways.

Flavorful Fusion At 23rd St. Cafe

Comments (0) | 23rd St. Cafe, american, cuisine, Food, fusion, Indian, Los Angeles, mexican, USC

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

23rd St. Cafe provides South L.A. with a friendly dining experience and flavorful fusion dishes.

Ice Cream Lab Makes History As L.A.’s First Store To Use Liquid Nitrogen

Comments (0) | beverly hills, cold, dessert, Food, frozen, handmade, ice cream, Ice Cream Lab, liquid nitrogen, March 2013

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Ice Cream Lab is L.A.'s first store to use liquid nitrogen to create handmade ice cream.

11th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational About One Week Away

Comments (0) | competition, competitors, Food, food trucks, grilled cheese, grilled cheese invitational, Los Angeles, sandwiches, vendors

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

The 11th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational is just about one week away.

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day On April 9

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Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Ben & Jerry's is giving away free scoops of ice cream on April 9 for "Free Cone Day."

Sprinkles Ice Cream Opens In Newport Beach

Comments (0) | April 2013, brownies, cookies, Corona Del Mar Plaza, customers, flavors, Food, menus, newport beach, Opening Day, Sprinkles Ice Cream

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Sprinkles Ice Cream launched its second location in Newport Beach.

THE MELT Celebrates ‘National Grilled Cheese Day’ With 10,000 Free Sandwich Giveaways

Comments (0) | April 2013, desserts, Food, free sandwiches, menu, National Grilled Cheese Day, QR code, THE MELT

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

THE MELT is giving away 10,000 free sandwiches to honor "National Grilled Cheese Day."

Top 10 L.A. Grilled Cheese Joints

Comments (1) | Food

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Celebrate "National Grilled Cheese Month" at these joints that serve up delectable sandwiches.

Pizookie Look-alikes In L.A.

Comments (2) | BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Black Angus Steakhouse, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Chili's, chocolate chip, Cold Stone Creamery, cookie, desserts, Food, ice cream, Pizookie, Red Lobster, Red Robin, vanilla

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

BJ's Restaurant and Brewery is not the only place you can find "pizookie" desserts.

A Plethora Of St. Patrick's Day Sweets In L.A.

Comments (2) | Crumbs Bake Shop, Dunkin' Donuts, Food, Frosted Cupcakery, Georgetown Cupcake, green, Guinness, Irish, March 17, Sprinkles Cupcakes, St. Patrick's Day, SusieCakes, sweets, Yummy Cupcakes

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

This St. Patrick’s Day, get your sweet tooth on with a variety of seasonal cupcakes, shakes and beverages.

BUILT Custom Burgers To Open By USC

Comments (0) | BUILT Custom Burgers, burger bar, burger joint, Downtown Los Angeles, Food, grand opening, march, The Counter, toppings, USC

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

BUILT Custom Burgers by The Counter will be opening on March 15 close to USC.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Opens Newest Location In Downtown L.A.

Comments (0) | beverly hills, candace nelson, Charles Nelson, cupcakery, cupcakes, Downtown L.A., Figat7th, Food, golden tickets, grand opening, march, Sprinkles Cupcakes

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Sprinkles Cupcakes is now open in Downtown L.A. at the Figat7th shopping complex.

L.A. St. Patrick’s Day Festival To Feature World-Class Food, Music

Comments (1) | Black Star Beer, Claddagh Dance Company, Fireman's Brew, Food, Hamilton Cellars, hollywood, Irish, Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Festival, March 17, Pasadena Scottish Pipes & Drums Band, The Arena

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

The annual Los Angeles St. Patrick's Day Festival will be held this March 17 at The Arena Nightclub in Hollywood.

Lindberg Backs Greuel

Comments (0) | budget, cuts, L.A. Mayoral Race, la election, mayoral election 2013, Politics, spending, USC, wendy greuel

Kelli Shiroma
Staff Writer

A USC business major supports Wendy Greuel because of her plans to cut wasteful spending.

Baskin-Robbins Launches Reese's-Infused Monthly Flavor

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Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Baskin-Robbins features a decadent peanut butter-and-chocolate combo as its March flavor of the month.

The Secret’s Out: Top 10 Food Chains With Popular Secret Menus

Comments (24) | Burger King, chains, customers, eateries, Food, In-N-Out Burger, Jamba Juice, mcdonalds, olive garden, Panera Bread, popular, restaurants, Secret menus, starbucks, subway, Taco Bell, Wendys

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

It’s no secret that nationwide chains like McDonalds and In-N-Out Burger have secret menus. But what items are on these menus, and why are they often kept under wraps?

Duff's Cakemix: The Best of Both Worlds

Comments (0) | Ace of Cakes, bakery, cakes, Charm City Cakes West, cupcakes, decorating, Duff's Cakemix, Food, Katelyn Rader, west hollywood

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

At Duff's Cakemix, you can decorate your cake and eat it, too.

Unique Twists On Valentine's Day Treats

Comments (1) | Baskin-Robbins, Cake Monkey Bakery, Crumbs Bake Shop, Dylan's Candy Bar, Food, Georgetown Cupcake, magnolia bakery, snacks, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Sweet!, The Good Cookies, treats, Unique, untraditional, valentine's day

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

This Valentine's Day, surprise that special someone with untraditional treats and sweets.

IHOP Celebrates “National Pancake Day”

Comments (0) | buttermilk, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, communities, donations, Food, free, ihop, locations, National Pancake Day, organization, restaurant, support

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

On Feb. 5, IHOP is celebrating "National Pancake Day" by giving away free short stacks of its famous Buttermilk Pancakes.

National Peanut Butter Day Plus Top 10 Peanut Butter Desserts

Comments (1) | Baskin-Robbins, BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, Crumbs Bake Shop, desserts, diddy riese, Food, healthy, National Peanut Butter Day, peanut butter, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Stan's Donuts, The Cheesecake Factory, Xtreme Desserts

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

"National Peanut Butter Day," celebrated Jan. 24, honors one of America's all-time favorite guilty pleasures.

Baskin-Robbins Offers “BOGO” Sundaes From January Through March

Comments (0) | Baskin-Robbins, Discount, Food, free, ice cream, January 2013, March 2013, one, promotion, Scoop, special, sundae, Wednesday, whipped cream

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Starting from Jan. 16, Baskin-Robbins is promoting a sundae special until the end of March.

Chick-fil-A Gives Away Free Breakfasts With Online Reservations

Comments (3) | breakfast, California, Chick-Fil-A, deal, Food, free, January 2013, locations, menu, online, reservation, restaurants

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

From Jan. 21-25, Chick-fil-A restaurants at select locations are giving away free breakfast entrees to customers.

Dunkin' Donuts Comes to L.A. Plus Top 6 Local Donut Shops

Comments (0) | Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts, Camp Pendleton, cream, Donut King, Doughnut Hut, Dunkin' Donuts, Food, glaze, los angeles county, Randy's Donuts, Southern California, Stan's Donuts, sugar, The Donut Man

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

On Jan. 16, Dunkin' Donuts announced plans to expand its global chain to Southern California.

"Breakfast Pizza" Adds Creative Slice To Restaurant Menus

Comments (40) | BJ Restaurant and Brewhouse, Breakfast pizza, brunch, cheese, Food, food trend, Greenleaf, Lazy Dog Cafe, menus, restaurants, Wolfgang Puck Express

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Writer

"Breakfast pizzas” are turning up the heat in 2013 ... and no, we are not talking about cold pizza leftovers from the night before.

"Southern Girl" Offers Game Nights, Gourmet Desserts

Comments (0) | baldwin hills, cakes, cookies, Crenshaw, Crumbs, Cupcake Wars, cupcakes, Food, Food Network, Los Angeles, pies, pudding, Southern Girl Desserts, sprinkles, treats, Wilshire

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Southern Girl Desserts introduces monthly game nights and serves gourmet southern-inspired desserts.

L.A. Bacon Festival Set To Bring Home The Bacon

Comments (0) | admission, bacon, Bacon Festival, bakeries, Food, Food, General, Los Angeles, Petersen Automotive Museum, restaurants, savory, sweet, tickets

Kelli Shiroma
Associate Food Editor

Early February brings the L.A. Bacon Festival to Petersen Automotive Museum.

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