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Why L.A.'s most influential cocktail bar is closing after 15 years

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The Varnish, the bar hidden behind an unmarked door inside the more-than-century-old sandwich shop Cole's French Dip, became the epicenter of L.A.'s burgeoning cocktail scene. It closes on July 3.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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L.A. fast-food workers may get a helping hand from City Council

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City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez in Los Angeles to introduce an ordinance Tuesday to strengthen protections for fast-food workers.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Restaurant service fees are staying after all with Newsom signature of last-minute bill

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Restaurant and bar service fees were about to be outlawed before Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1524, which allows the charges as long as they're listed for customers.

Friday, Jun 28

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Liza Colón-Zayas has put in the work. In 'The Bear,' she makes every second count

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In Season 3 of 'The Bear,' Liza Colón-Zayas and her character's backstory come to the forefront in the episode titled 'Napkins,' showcasing the Puerto Rican actor's prowess onscreen.

Thursday, Jun 27

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Some of L.A.'s best ice cream expands with new Larchmont flagship

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Plus, a New York bagel institution lands in Burbank, a new grocery store launches with a sustainable cafe, Atlanta's Slutty Vegan hits L.A. and more.

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McDonald's plant-based burger fizzles out — even in San Francisco, company says

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The meatless burger dubbed the McPlant 'was not successful' in the Bay Area, McDonald's USA President Joe Erlinger revealed during the Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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In 11th-hour reversal, state Senate passes emergency bill to exempt restaurants from service-fee ban

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A new law is set to ban service charges and other "hidden fees" July 1. But Senate Bill 1524 could immediately carve out an exception for the state's restaurants and bars, if signed by Gov. Newsom.

Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles closes Pasadena location after three decades

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Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles in Pasadena closed its doors Sunday, thanking customers for their three decades of support.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Review: A giant meatball is the gateway dish to L.A.'s best new Persian restaurant in years

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Critic Bill Addison reviews Azizam, a new Persian restaurant in Silver Lake that delves further into the cuisine than kebabs and piles of rice.

The non-alcoholic drink of the summer claims to help anxiety. But is the hype real?

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A new category of beverages advertises so-called adaptogens, ingredients that companies claim can help you manage stress, enhance creativity and sharpen focus. Is that true?

Monday, Jun 24

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Disney-themed Snow White Cafe closes in Hollywood after nearly 80 years

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Snow White Cafe, a Disney-themed bar and restaurant in Hollywood that has been open for nearly a century, appears to have shut its doors for good.

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Desperately seeking Arby's. With the Hollywood location closed, I set out to find my first beef 'n' cheddar

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With the Arby's now closed on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, columnist Jenn Harris set out to try her first classic beef and cheddar.

Sunday, Jun 23

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Michael Flood: Lifeline in an era of growing food insecurity

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Michael Flood, the head of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helps feed L.A. County's one in five residents who face food insecurity.

Saturday, Jun 22

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U.S. says avocado inspections may resume in troubled Mexican state, opening way for imports

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The avocado slowdown in Mexico may be ending, as U.S. inspections may 'gradually' resume in Michoacán state. They'd been halted after inspectors were 'attacked,' U.S. officials said.

Friday, Jun 21

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World-famous Sushi Nakazawa launches Hi. Dozo, its first delivery-only sushi operation

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Here's everything to know about sushi chef Daisuke Nakazawa's first casual, affordable sushi concept. A full Sushi Nakazawa omakase restaurant is slated to open later this year.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Eating off the Las Vegas strip with 'world's best female chef' Elena Reygadas of Mexico City

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Elena Reygadas of Mexico City's Rosetta eats off the Las Vegas Strip with L.A. Times Food columnist Jenn Harris and discusses how being the world's best female chef could be a good thing.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Pandemic-era meal delivery program is set to end. Thousands of L.A. seniors could go hungry

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The Rapid Response Senior Meals Program, a continuation of pandemic services, is set to sunset this fall, unless a funding extension is approved by the City Council.

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What Americans want from food: Energy, muscle strength, better health and less stress

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There's a lot riding on Americans' food choices, including trillions of dollars in spending and our collective risk of developing a slew of chronic diseases. A new survey shows what we want to eat, and why.

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Avocados toast? Price and availability could suffer after USDA halts some Mexican inspections

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The United States Department of Agriculture said this week that it has suspended inspections of avocados and mangoes imported from the Mexican state of Michoacán, a move that could slow the flow of the popular fruit into the United States…

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Why the family behind this iconic Arby's finally decided to hang up its hat

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The same 91-year-old owner of the Arby's on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles operated the restaurant for 55 years. Here's why the family called it quits.

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Peanuts! Get your peanuts! Kids who eat them early are much less likely to develop an allergy, studies conclude

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After tracking hundreds of children, researchers conclude that babies who eat peanut protein early and often in their first five years of life are 71% less likely to be allergic to peanuts at age 12.

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James Kent, prominent chef behind Santa Monica Pier's culinary overhaul, dies at 45

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The lauded chef behind Michelin-starred New York City restaurants Saga and Crown Shy died suddenly on Saturday. Kent had just made his Los Angeles debut.

Monday, Jun 17

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Stuck in L.A. traffic? Stop here to eat

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Two reasons why I can't stop eating in K-town: giant pork cutlets and Spam musubi sandwiches

Fast food chains launch 'value menu' war after cost complaints. Will it last?

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Deals for meals to pre-inflation costs were first announced by McDonald's, with Wendys and Burger King following suit.

Friday, Jun 14

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'L.A. Taco deserves to be alive forever.' Taco Madness fest marks 11th-hour fundraising

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Taco Madness takes place on LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes near Olvera Street on Saturday and coincides with a fundraising campaign by its organizer, news outlet L.A. Taco.

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It's pie galore. Pies for Justice returns with its bake sale for a cause

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Community organization Gather for Good launched Pies for Justice in 2020 as an online event. Its first in-person event happens this Saturday in Culver City with nearly 200 pies.

Wednesday, Jun 12

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Napa Valley icon, whose California Cabernet shocked the wine world, dies at 95

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Iconic Napa Valley winemaker Warren Winiarski's legendary Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon bested French domaines in a 1976 blind tasting. The tasting became known as the Judgment of Paris, and it secured California wines' place on the world…

Tuesday, Jun 11

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This L.A. chef just won the James Beard award for Best Chef: California

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The prestigious annual culinary awards named one of L.A.'s own as the top chef in the state, while Ruth Reichl, former L.A. Times Food critic and editor, received the lifetime achievement award.

Monday, Jun 10

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Seeing ube everywhere? Two desserts to try now

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Two ube desserts to try now are fried banana egg rolls with ube custard and ube ice cream.

Sunday, Jun 9

Zach Brooks: L.A.'s culinary curator

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He describes himself as just 'a fat guy who likes to eat,' but Smorgasburg's Zach Brooks is the gatekeeper to a coveted corner of L.A.'s culinary world.