The griddles are firing back up at the diner that never closed. Downtown Los Angeles’ century-old Original Pantry Cafe, which served hungry Angelenos of all stripes around the clock and every day of the year before abruptly shutting down in early 2025, is officially rising from the ashes. The historic 24/7 gem at 9th and … Read more
The top chef in a tough California town is packing his knives and going home — literally. Chef Michael Warring, who operated the only fine-dining restaurant in hardscrabble Vallejo for 14 years, will close his eponymous strip-mall New American eatery by year’s end, with plans to reopen next year — in his garage. “If our restaurant was … Read more
The Upper East Side is in mourning. After months of will-they-won’t-they speculation, a neighborhood petition, and one seemingly miraculous reprieve, Mezzaluna, the beloved Italian trattoria that has held court on Third Avenue for more than four decades, is finally closing its doors. Its departure comes after the owners opted against a new 10-year lease and … Read more
Fast food aficionados will rejoice with the return of a beloved sandwich later this month — but it’ll only be for consumers in select cities. McDonald’s is bringing back its McRib sandwich starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, though USA Today confirms it will only be available in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas. The … Read more
Another cherished Los Angeles restaurant is biting the dust — and this one has left the city’s brunch crowd heartbroken. The Sycamore Kitchen, a longtime La Brea Avenue favorite known for knockout pastries, sandwiches, and casual power breakfasts for Hollywood types, has abruptly announced it will close after 15 years in business. The popular neighborhood … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If there’s one thing you should know about NYC dining, it’s this: city natives will rarely turn down sushi, especially when accompanied by sake. I went to Tokyo last fall and am still romanticizing … Read more
The curtain rose late on Brasserie Boulud across from Lincoln Center, but the spectacular show is worth the wait. Daniel Boulud’s 225-seat successor to his cherished Bar Boulud and Boulud Sud at 1900 Broadway took months longer to open than planned. Boulud’s Dinex Group team needed the time for construction after the brasserie’s dated predecessors closed in June … Read more
A popular Southern California bakery is cooking up something big. Los Angeles-based Porto’s Bakery and Café is bringing its sought-after Cuban pastries to the Inland Empire with a new location in Ontario, California, the burgeoning brand announced this week. The sprawling, 50,000-square-foot location will stretch across three buildings and include a restaurant, café, and retail … Read more
One of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants is getting a second helping of life. Cole’s French Dip, the legendary downtown spot that served its last meal in March after 118 years in business, is preparing for a dramatic comeback — complete with new owners, a revamped menu, and swankier dining room. The historic haunt, which claims … Read more
Anthony Bourdain’s memoir-in-essays, “Kitchen Confidential,” was first published in the year 2000, when the domestic economy was roaring, and with it the restaurant and travel industries. There had once been a wide gulf between the upscale Le Cirque and downscale Papaya King crowds, but “Kitchen Confidential” helped bring the hungry middle populace to the table … Read more
A swing and a Mich for artificial intelligence? The Michelin Guide, revered as the world’s foremost restaurant rating system, The Michelin Guide, revered as the world’s foremost restaurant rating system, tasked AI to write its 2026 review of Dallas, Texas eateries, claims a jaw-dropping new report. And it’s leaving a foul taste in foodies’ mouths, with outraged … Read more
A popular restaurant and cafe at Los Angeles International Airport has been crowned the best airport grab-and-go in the nation. Urth Caffé topped USA Today’s list as part of their annual the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The California-based chain, which has locations in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, as well several in Las … Read more
A chic new restaurant is bringing glamour back to old Hollywood. Tucked inside LA’s legendary Roosevelt Hotel, buzzy Gable is quickly gaining followers for gorgeous cocktails and an eclectic fine dining menu — with critics even going so far as to crown the sumptuous spot “the new king” of the neighborhood. The opening and eager … Read more
Long before social media turned personal branding into a career, Hooters turned waitresses into stars —cultivating their looks and building fan bases that extended far beyond the restaurant. That luster was one of the reasons Hailey Slobodzian grew up dreaming of following in her mother’s footsteps and becoming a Hooters Girl. As a child, trying … Read more
Golden Corral insists its all-you-can-eat chain is booming, despite several abrupt closures over the past nine months. The comfort food buffet confirmed to USA Today that six new outposts are currently in the works, including shuttered spots being revived under new operators. The chain also projects further expansion through 2027 as all-you-can-eat buffets continue to … Read more
The interior of Silver Lake’s popular new restaurant, Sous Sous. Carlin Stiehl for CA Post A nearly century-old church in Silver Lake has found new life as one of Los Angeles’ most unusual dining destinations, and a humble rainbow trout is quickly becoming the star of the menu. Sous Sous, located inside the newly opened … Read more
There’s a fee to get fed. A popular Los Angeles restaurant is in the hot seat after an irate diner put the trendy spot on blast over a sizable mystery “administrative” fee slapped onto his bill — on top of the restaurant’s mandatory 20 percent gratuity and LA’s recently-raised sales tax of 10.25 percent. The … Read more
A once-hot California pizza chain is getting cooked. Pieology Pizzeria, the build-your-own pizza empire backed by NBA superstar Kevin Durant that once boasted roughly 150 restaurants nationwide, has been reduced to a shell of its former self. After a years-long closing spree and bankruptcy filing, just 27 Pieology locations remain, according to The Street. The … Read more
In a city where restaurants can disappear almost as quickly as they open, Providence has become something rare: A place people grow up with. For 21 years, chef/owner Michael Cimarusti’s seafood-focused Los Angeles restaurant has remained one of the city’s most celebrated dining destinations. Providence holds three Michelin stars as well as a Michelin Green … Read more
Downtown Los Angeles’ dining scene just suffered another crushing blow. Sora Craft Kitchen, the intimate Turkish restaurant recognized as one of the best new restaurants in America by Esquire and spotlighted by the Michelin Guide, is closing its doors after a nightmare ordeal behind the scenes. Chef and owner Okay Inak announced on Sunday that … Read more