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Hadley Tomicki

One of L.A. TACO’s co-founders, Hadley Tomicki is a writer and editor on food, travel, and culture whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Magazine, UrbanDaddy, High Times, and many other places.

Weekend Eats: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs and Wild Pita Sandwiches For CHIRLA

Plus liquid waffles from an acclaimed chef, Himalayan dumplings covered in Cheetos dust, and a Japanese cafe by day that becomes a Japanese speakeasy at night.

July 3, 2025

The Home Depot Boycott Is What You Think It’s About, But Also Much More

While L.A. activists accuse the home improvement retailer of being complicit in immigration raids at its stores, a nationwide boycott is being called to "stop funding the systems that don't serve us," and focus on small independent vendors instead.

July 2, 2025

What To Do If ICE Comes Knocking

Here's what is recommended if I.C.E. comes to your door.

July 1, 2025

13 Arrested As Protest Against Palantir Occupies Sunset Boulevard Lobby of Thiel Capital

"Palantir represents how billionaires make a profit by hurting families," said one protester at the demonstration. "We have to remember: this is just the first step."

June 13, 2025

Support These Tacos, Burritos, And Tattoos That Give Back To Immigrants

Since you have to eat to survive, please consider dining at a place that could really use everyone's support right now or is giving back.

June 12, 2025

17 Non-Profit Organizations Supporting Immigrants Right Now

Working hard to defend the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants, refugees, and the undocumented, they need our help more than ever right now.

June 10, 2025

L.A TACO’s Guide To Your Free Summer Concerts

An orchestral celebration of Dr. Dre! Red Kross and Dengue Fever! The Delphonics and The Drifters with the Stylistics! An actual summer night with Lil Rob! Plus, free shows by the beach.

June 3, 2025

After Winning Michelin Recognition For His L.A. Taquería, Alex Carrasco Is Bringing Durango-Inspired Flavors to Rancho Cucamonga

There's a perpetual party going on in Rancho Cucamonga, centered around the Durango-inspired recipes of chef Alejandro “Alex” Carrasco, the Mo-Chica, Mozza, Red Medicine, and Joe’s veteran who nabbed a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction in 2021 for his Bee Taqueria in West Adams.

Lucia Pioneers Fine Dining Caribbean Cuisine in Los Angeles. Here Are Five Dishes to Order

Jerked steak, anyone? Kingston-born chef Adrian Forte, a semi-finalist on Top Chef Canada, tells us about the techniques and influences that go into his ambitious menu, in a project he sees as "an institution" for Black and Brown chefs to learn at.

May 27, 2025

Bar Nuda Takes Over Venice With Zero-Proof Carajillos, Sushi-Grade Tostadas, and ‘Sade Night’

“We launched Bar Nuda to create a sober, social, safe space where people can go out, make connections, get those deep belly laughs, and without the pressure of drinking booze, while also celebrating our beautiful Mexican culture,” says one of the founders.

May 22, 2025