Highland Park
Skaf’s On York Accused of Being ‘Gentrifiers’ After Illegally Cutting Down 50-Year-Old Tree Outside Restaurant
Skaf's general manager denied that they cut down the tree to make their restaurant's sign more visible from the street.
Highland Park Bartender-Muralist Kicking Cancer’s Ass With the Help of Her Art and Cocktail Scenes
“When I was first diagnosed, I painted myself literally kicking the shit out of cancer,” Sol Luongo tells L.A. TACO. “Creating is therapy. It’s human. Whether it’s making art, crafting cocktails, or creating spaces that feel welcoming—it’s all about connection.”
This DIY Barista Is Shaking Up Highland Park’s Coffee Scene By Pulling Espresso Shots Out of His Car
"We're serving, quote-unquote, specialty coffee, fermented coffee, specialty high-grade coffee to the people at six bucks," says Daniel Arteaga, the barista behind 'Caffeineicide,' a mobile coffee bar who sets up across the street from what used to be known as "the most depressing Starbucks in America" in Highland Park.
Four New L.A. Hand Roll Bars That Stand Out From The Pack
Whole bluefin, Wagyu beef, Korean bossam, walnut shrimp, and Mexican tostadas are all in play at this fresh crop of new temaki bars.
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.
From Highland Park to High-End Steakhouse: How a Linebacker From Franklin High Became the Master of Mastro’s
L.A.-born Walter Mayen worked his way up in the kitchen, from shucking oysters to running one of the most legendary steakhouses in the country. And even has the scar to prove it.
You Can Now Buy Fresh Huitlacoche, Mexico’s Prized Corn Fungal Delicacy, In The U.S.
The ominous grey-blue mushrooms that grow on corn are a delicacy in Mexico, but up until this truffle dealer from CDMX started to import it herself a couple of years ago, you could only find it processed by being pickled in jars or cans in L.A.
Nine Noodle Dishes From Nine Different Regions In Asia to Try in L.A.
You can probably eat a different noodle dish that represents a different region of Asia every day for a year in Los Angeles and still not get through our noodle universe. Here is a list that scratches the surface to get you started, from bone broth beef soups to sizzling lamb stir-fries.
Some of the Wildest Scenes From World Series Celebrations in L.A.
There was a sense of both elation and catharsis in the air. As Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned in his post-game interview, "I'm sure there's no asterisk on this one."
Someone Illegally Painted a Curb Red In Highland Park, Allegedly To Kick Out One of The Neighborhood’s Oldest Taco Trucks
The local taquero behind Charlie's Tacos has fed his neighborhood of Highland Park for 13 years. Now his community has his back as a red curb spontaneously appeared where he parks.
