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This Georgian Strip Mall Gem Bakes Three Kinds of Cheese-Filled Khachapuri
The 100% Georgian restaurant we've been waiting for is now open in the Valley. All their breads are made to-order here by skilled Georgian baker Nini Qutidze. But that's just the beginning at this stronghold of true Georgian cuisine and culture in Van Nuys.
After 46 Years, Guido’s Is Closing On L.A.’s Westside
The atmospheric red booths, framed celebrity photos, and vintage neon prized by so many locals will be gone after May.
L.A.’s Only Korean Street Food Stand Serves Hand-Sliced Bulgogi and Fruit-Fermented Kimchi
Only one dish, the tteokbokki, which costs $12, is priced over $10. And yes, they also serve Korean tacos and gimbap. The stand has no internet presence neither.
L.A.’s ‘Kanye Sucks’ Party Invites You to Trash Your Old Ye Merch
Throw a piece of Yeezy gear in the trash can and you'll get a t-shirt in exchange. All in the name of standing up to bigotry.
Tokyo Art Legend Takashi Murakami Is Making Dodgers Gear Now
He did covers for Kanye and Kid Cudi, now he's slapping his happy flowers all over a collection of Dodgers (and Cubs) baseball bats, hats, Yamamoto and Ohtani jerseys, tote bags, baseballs, hoodies, bobbleheads, slides, and other stuff.
Burbank’s ‘Pocket Burger’ Just Unlocked a Crazy New Cheeseburger Variation
Patterned like a Ninja Turtle’s shell, it's essentially a traditional burger with its edges sealed. The innovation keeps your burger hot until you’re ready for the first bite.
L.A.’s Best Döner Arises On the Westside
L.A.'s first true döner cooked by an imported staff of experts is a destination people are driving hours to try. They marinate the meat for 72 hours using high-quality Halal beef shanks combined with lamb fat.
Halal Beef Chorizo, Pastor-Spiced Chicken Shawarma, and Tahini Salsa at Lincoln Heights’ Brand New Mediterranean-Mexican Spot
The restaurant is barely a month old. The owner is the daughter of an Egyptian father and mother from Mexico City, so having guacamole and salsa with her kebabs was a natural thing for her. “I grew up with the privilege of having both of them in the same household,” she says.
A Brief Timeline of L.A. Times Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong’s Transformation Into An Apparent MAGA Influencer
Exhibit A: Soon-Shiong retweets RFK Jr., thanking Donald Trump for “his leadership and courage” while reaffirming his commitment to “Make America Healthy Again.” We look at a year of tweets and controversy that have us scratching our heads.
Call These Numbers If You See ICE Activity, From L.A. and Riverside to the Central Valley
In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions to spread awareness by calling your local rapid response network. Bookmark these numbers today. We also provided this article in en español.
