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Little Tokyo’s Japanese American National Museum Stood Up For DEI, Then Lost Funding
Like many museums across the country, JANM has recently been targeted by the Trump administration. After receiving a letter saying that their programs do not align with the current administration’s goals, their funding was cut by $1.7 million (with an additional $5 million still in limbo).
Casamigos and Don Julio Cited In Massive Lawsuit Over Adulterated Tequila
The lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs in the United States District Court Eastern District of New York allege that Diageo is "falsely marketing its highly popular tequila brands and selling adulterated tequila to consumers.”
The 8 Best Cemitas Poblanas In Los Angeles
Here's where to find the best cemitas stacked high with milanesa, avocado, and more—from East L.A. to the Valley.
Revisiting ‘Mi Familia’ and the Main Filming Location In Boyle Heights 30 Years Later
Boyle Heights has changed since Gregory Nava filmed 'Mi Familia' 30 years ago, and gentrification threatens the neighborhood’s very essence. Unchangeable, however, is the commanding presence of the concrete viaduct at 4th and Lorena where he shot most of the iconic film.
People Drive Five Hours For These Brain Tacos In California
“No customer of mine leaves hungry,” says the taquero behind the very popular shop specializing in beef head tacos. “All my employees have the authority and approval to gift a free taco to new customers, even if they don’t buy anything. We want you to try it before you say no.”
Remembering the Whittier Man Who Taught Us to Sip, Not Shoot, Tequila
Everyone laughed when Tomas Estes first preached about tequila having terroir in the 70s, just as much as a French wine. Today, the premium "single estate" tequila this Whittier kid co-founded is one of the best-selling and smoothest in the world.
The Eight Best Latino-Owned Coffee Pop-Ups Serving Labubu, Gansito, and Duvalín Lattes From Their Front Yards
Beyond the specifics behind the perfect pour, a high-quality bean, and a great aroma, coffee is about community, the people who serve it, and the people we share it with.
Wes Avila’s Game-Changing Sweet Potato Taco Is Back In Flauta Form (And Better Than Ever)
Thirteen years after Wes Avila first turned the classic taco de papa on its head by using in-season, local sweet potatoes, he continues to evolve his iconic, accidentally vegetarian taco. Avila’s sweet potato taco has been copied by many in L.A. and beyond. It’s also one of the best-sellers at his taquería in Kyoto, PioPiko, proving that this taco is also effectively also huge in Japan.
The 15 Best Carnitas Tacos in L.A., from Arleta to Compton
We scoured every corner to bring you the most melt-in-your-mouth, sticky, slow-cooked carnitas all over. These are some of the best cazuela players in Los Angeles.
Revisiting Iconic Film Locations from ‘Friday,’ 30 Years Later
Many fans of the classic L.A. film make the pilgrimage to the world-famous “Friday” house, equating it to visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame or Santa Monica Pier.
