Food
A Stunning Iranian Bakery From a Former Spago and Lucques Pastry Chef
On the savory side, this shop offers a signature seeded, hot stone-baked barbari, a cumin-tinged wheel of latir bread, shaggy with sesame seeds and dill; and a barley-and-wheat-blended circle of sistani bread, spiced with coriander, cumin, fennel, and turmeric, and speckled with nigella and sesame seeds.
Salvadoran Street Coffee at the Silver Lake Reservoir Honors A Local Barista’s Roots
The beans come from Juayúa, El Salvador, where they're grown, harvested, and processed before being shipped green to L.A. for roasting. Roasted medium-light, they bring out notes of blueberry and Concord grape, with the acidity of cherimoya and a cacao nib finish.
These Eight L.A. Restaurants Serve the Most Exciting Modern Vietnamese American Food
From hefty, fragrant phở tacos loaded with tender cuts of brisket to French dip-style, slow-braised pork-and-egg bánh mì sandwiches, to spicy Thai basil pesto rice topped with grilled shrimp skewers, these spots are changing how L.A. eats.
The Incredible Mercado Gonzalez Opens On the Edge of L.A.
There's a dish for any craving you may have at this puesto-packed concept that features all sorts of regional Mexican eats. And rumors suggest is may be coming to Inglewood next.
L.A.’s 12 Best Panaderías For Pan De Muerto During Dia De Los Muertos
Los Angeles has the best pan de muerto scene in the country, from sourdough and vegan variations, to recipes that have been passed down through generations. Here are 12 panaderías around L.A. where you can find the fluffy, gently spiced, sugar-dusted pan dulce that is as delicious as it is crucial to the Dia de Muertos Mexican tradition.
Why Would Anyone Spend $200 on This Single Cup of Coffee?
Each ticket to the tasting cost $250 and included coffee and water—no food. Plus, a guided tasting by leading coffee expert, creator, and SEY staffer Lance Hendrick.
Why Are So Many Restaurants Using A.I. for Menus Now?
I already miss the era of gloriously sticky menus, coated with years of grease and who knows what else, and a menu behind the counter with pixelated photos, overexposed plates, low-quality clipart, and typos galore.
Our 12 Favorite Menudos in L.A., Mapped
Rich, fatty, earthy, savory, and slightly spicy broth. There’s always a memory tied to menudo: nights of partying and needing that hot broth to bring you back to life; your parents making it for the holidays; or years-long family traditions. These are some of our favorites.
A New Guatemalan Café In Leimert Park, Self-Funded by Two Sisters, Is Now Soft-Opened
"It's a dream we've been carrying for the past ten years, back when we were young, wishing there was a local healthy juice bar, coffee shop, and community space where we felt welcomed," one of the two sisters behind the concept tells us.
The 54 Best Mexican Restaurants In L.A., Ranked
L.A. has over 5,000 Mexican restaurants. These are the very best of them.









