Food
The Untold Origin Story of L.A.’s Most Iconic Shrimp Taco
“I sold DVDs on the street,” Raul Ortega tells L.A. TACO. “I was a custodian, I was a mechanic; all while going to school to learn English. I did everything that was needed to feed my family.”
Juicy Ribeye Khao Soi In a Wisteria-Covered West Hollywood Courtyard
Where to get a big bowl of rich, coconut-creamy Thai curry with fresh noodles and dry egg noodles, and pickled mustard greens, with an entire medium-rare sliced ribeye, cooked to your preference, on top.
Ye Rustic Inn (and Its 50 Years Worth of Regulars) Are Not Going Down Without a Fight
Hear ye, hear ye. Over 100 regulars gathered at Ye Rustic Inn, including L.A.'s new Mayor-Elect Nithya Raman. Where were you?
Asada Inflation: A Rare Look at How L.A. Taqueros Are Handling Soaring Beef Prices
We take a deep dive into carne asada inflation with the owners of Sonoratown, Tacos Royale, and Luis' Butcher Shop.
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.
