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Frozen Drinks from across Los Angeles. (Danielle Dorsey, Melody Xu, Stephanie Breijo and Melody Xu / Los Angeles Times)
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25 of the coolest slushies and frozen cocktails to beat the heat in L.A.

Beat L.A.’s summer heat with Thai tea slushies and frozen ginger lemonade, or opt for a blended take on a classic cocktail.

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‘What is a California burrito?’ And how to get one in L.A.

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A California burrito is steak, fries, cheese and sour cream in a flour tortilla — that’s it

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 23, 2026: Fire-roasted cabbage with harissa miso glaze, cultured tahini labneh crema and peanut crunch at Alta Adams in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)]
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A new grocery store ‘Sprouts’ hope for easier access to healthy food in Inglewood

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 4, 2026: The green bowl and kimchi bowl at Fountain Grains & Greens on August 4, 2026.

Proteinmaxxing is reshaping L.A. dining — and pushing small restaurants to the brink

Blank Street Coffee in Studio City.

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The search for the perfect California Burrito

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101 Best Tacos

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These are the 101 best tacos in Los Angeles

A taco from Barbacoa Ramirez
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Restaurant critic Bill Addison’s list of best tacos in L.A.

Los Angeles, CA - July 14: A plate of tacos is displayed from at the Industrial Downtown Night Market on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

How L.A. reached peak taco

Scenes and tacos at Evil Cooks, photographed for the 101 Best Tacos 2024 on Friday, July 12th, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. (Andrea D'Agosto / For The Times)
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The 18 best places to get vegetarian and vegan tacos in Los Angeles

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A taco glossary: Words you need to know to order tacos like a pro

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Celebrities, chefs and athletes share their favorite tacos in L.A.

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Our California Guides

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25 of the best restaurants and bars for your Palm Springs road trip

Take a break from sunbathing and vintage shopping to check out the best restaurants in Palm Springs and as far afield as Cathedral City and Yucca Valley, including a secret speakeasy, a Balkan-inspired beer hall and a classic steakhouse.

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Our L.A. food critic’s highly specific guide to San Francisco dining

Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, Calif. with chef Eric Bost, July 13, 2024. Clockwiise from foreground: Gnudi, Porc, Melon and Croque Madame. (Amy Carson / For The Times)
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23 of the best restaurants and bars for your San Diego weekend getaway

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19 must-try diners and restaurants for your next California road trip

RIVERSIDE, CA - NOVEMBER 10, 2023: The Fox Theater was built in 1929, and is a Spanish Colonial Revival style building in the heart of downtown Riverside on November 10, 2023 in Riverside, California. It underwent a major renovation in 2010.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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SoCal’s most overlooked weekend escape is a place you’ve probably driven past

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LOS ANGELES -- AUGUST 12, 2026: The Franklin Burger at Franklin Lounge with fries and a martini. (Chiara Alexa / For The Times)

16 burger and drink deals for when you need an adult happy meal

LOS ANGELES, CA -- AUGUST 4, 2026: The Sig Burrito (left) and the BB burrito at the Sobuneh in West Hollywood on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Shelby Moore / For The Times)
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16 of L.A.’s best breakfast burritos

Mango Sticky Ice bingsoo.

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13 of the best poke spots in Los Angeles

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20 new and notable places to eat and drink in L.A. this month

El SEGUNDO, CA -- JULY 16, 2026: 15 Best LA Birthday Cakes, photographed in the Los Angeles Times Kitchen in El Segundo, CA on Wednesday, July 16, 2026. (Catherine Dzilenski / For The Times)
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STUDIO CITY, CA - June 26: The Yala latte, made with cardamom-spiced cream top, at Yala on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Studio City, CA. (Shelby Moore / For The Times)
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10 unique cream top lattes and cold brews that you’ll only find in L.A.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 09: Bandeja paisa, traditional Colombian dish consisting of three meats - carne asada (grilled beef), chorizo (sausage) and chicharron (fried pork belly) - accompanied by rice, beans, maduro (plantain), a fried egg and an arepa at La Fonda Antioquena on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA. (Kayla Bartkowski / Los Angeles Times)

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L.A. Dreams of Sushi

This South Bay sushi shop has been serving the same six items for decades — and wants to keep it that way

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Should we be eating bluefin tuna?

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SHERMAN OAKS, CA - APRIL 7, 2023 - Portrait of Liwei Liao, the founder of The Joint Tea/Seafood market, posing behind display counter, with a Dry aging Chamber on the right, April 7, 2023, Sherman Oaks, CA. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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TORRANCE, CA - APRIL 18: Seiwa Premium Nigiri from chef Shin Nagata at Seiwa Market on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Torrance, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Supermarket sushi you’ll actually want to eat

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Grab quick, affordable sushi at 11 of the best hand roll bars in L.A.

SAN GABRIEL, CA - APRIL 12, 2023 - The best California Roll at Yama Seafood, San Gabriel, CA, on Thursday, April 12, 2023. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The ultimate California roll lives on at this SGV fish market. (Fights at the sushi case prove it.)

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Morihiro resturant in Atwater Village, California.
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EL SEGUNDO - JULY 29, 2026: Los Angeles Times cooking editor Cody Reiss makes pancetta vinaigrette in the Los Angeles Times Kitchen on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times)

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El SEGUNDO, CA -- JULY 15, 2026: The Ultimate Birthday Cake by Carolynn Carreno photographed in the Los Angeles Times Kitchen in El Segundo, CA on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Catherine Dzilenski / For The Times)

The ultimate birthday cake has loads of berries and whipped cream cheese frosting

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