The world’s lightest spring roll. Its filling will surprise you
The allure of sea cucumber, Addison on Cafe 2001 and its elusive watermelon cake, plus L.A.’s king of super chuggers and more. I’m Laurie Ochoa,…
The rebel cheesemaker’s restaurant in a Puglia forest
Cheese is the star at one of the world’s most enchanting restaurants in a Puglia forest. Plus, cold noodles to obsess over ... how fish…
L.A. Times critic Bill Addison picks 10 L.A. restaurants where summer produce shines
I have a suggestion: Treat yourself to a beautiful meal, right now, at one of the Los Angeles restaurants where the chefs really invest in…
L.A.’s best new Japanese tea shop. Beautiful matcha lattes and more
If you consume tea with any sort of interest, maybe you’ve been hearing about the worldwide matcha shortage of 2025?Matcha, but much much moreIn short:…
The fight to save a vital Black-owned gathering spot
The fight to save Dulan’s on Crenshaw ... Jenn Harris’ immersion into Nobu Los Angeles vibes ... the post-fire rebirth of Altadena’s Bernee as Betsy…
Where to eat right now in the San Fernando Valley
As with all of Los Angeles, one word or phrase can’t characterize the San Fernando Valley, or its 1.8 million residents. When it comes to…
Dogs, kids, pizza and fine wine: A new Altadena gathering spot
The feel of an Italian festa in Altadena, the South Bay’s “time capsule” Japanese food scene, delivery drones, a tasting menu hidden in a parking…
Headed to Paris soon? Our restaurant critic has a dozen standout dining suggestions
I’m recently returned from two weeks in Paris for vacation (planned for the window right before so many restaurants close for a break in August),…
Kiano Moju creates summer 2025’s hit pop-up serving her ‘AfriCali’ cuisine in Culver City
Through the glassed-in entrance of Citizen Public Market in Culver City, up its short flight of stairs, past scents of barbecue coming from the Smokey…
Their dream kitchens burned down. What got them cooking again
Two cooks talk about loss and recovery. Plus, our summer cook-along with “Chef That!” Also, advice on cooking for dogs and eating with dogs, taquito…
The passion and wild herbs of a Tuscan chef
A meal in Tuscany’s Valdichiana. Plus, L.A.’s best new Armenian restaurant. Avner Levi’s cherry-topped hamachi crudo. The chicken Caesar wrap comeback. And the best wedding…
This Mexican restaurant in Copenhagen is a must-visit spot
Finding great Mexican food in unexpected places. Losing the city of L.A.’s oldest restaurant. A guide to the vegan ice cream boom. The Italian potatoes…
Where to eat this 4th of July weekend? Our critic has suggestions
However you might be feeling about the state of our country this long holiday weekend (me: angry, troubled, resolute in staying aligned with the progressive…
Two new books on gay food culture resonate beyond Pride month
Only seven pages in, John Birdsall offers a conclusion to the question that titles his book, “What Is Queer Food?”It’s a subject that has consumed…
The perfect summer corn fritter
Returning to downtown L.A. restaurants after the curfew. The spirituality of red Fanta. “The most exciting place to eat in the South Bay in recent…
What a tiny restaurant in Australia reveals about Korean dining in L.A.
At the end of a nearly two-week trip to Melbourne, Australia, early last month, I drove with a friend 50 miles outside the city to…
What chefs bring to a no-cook potluck party. Easy takeout ideas
More than 20 easy takeout ideas from chefs and food pros for your next potluck. Plus, Curtis Stone grows a lifestyle empire in Malibu wine…
‘Top Chef’ begets Martha Stewart and José Andrés’ new ‘Yes, Chef!’
Chefs who behave badly get their own show. Also, pink Champagne cake at Madonna Inn plus more road food favorites. And can fish be too…
‘Top Chef’s’ Kristen Kish has a lot to say on kitchen sexism
Here’s Looking at You’s Lien Ta talks about the death of chef Jonathan Whitener, chef Jonathan Gil talks about running a restaurant with Stage IV…
Do you love or hate brunch?
The meal with a slice of cantaloupe at the end. Plus, breakfast burritos, Issa Rae’s new pizzeria, remembering the Napa Valley icon at the middle…