Double Chicken Please is bringing its bizarrely brilliant food-inspired cocktails, hot honey chicken and buzzed-about bartending magic to West Hollywood this month. New York’s cocktail crown jewel is packing its shakers and heading west — giving Angelenos a taste of its wildly inventive booze-fueled madness. The wildly inventive Lower East Side bar ranked among the … Read more
California foodies are about to have 400-plus reasons to skip cooking. LA’s biggest restaurant week is back with $15 meals and Michelin deals, bringing two weeks of discounted prix-fixe menus to more than 400 restaurants across Los Angeles — from neighborhood classics and burger joints to exquisite, acclaimed dining destinations. Dine LA Restaurant Week returns … Read more
A popular ’70s retro bar known for its secret entrance through a refrigerator in Hollywood was temporarily shut down due to vermin infestation on Thursday. Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in 1611 N El Centro Avenue was shut down by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department on nine different health violations. Good Times at … Read more
Enough is enough. There’s no denying that tipping culture in America has gotten out of hand. It doesn’t matter if it’s a $7 coffee or a hefty bill at a bougie restaurant — everyone’s hands are extended out asking for a gratuity. It’s a hot topic that everyone seems to have an opinion on, including … Read more
Eric Ripert didn’t meet and befriend Anthony Bourdain until Tony was well into his 40s, but, in a new film, he gets to have a moment with a teenage version of his late buddy. In the A24 biopic “Tony,” out Aug. 7, a wayward teenage Bourdain, played by Dominic Sessa, 23, works as a dishwasher … Read more
A beloved cafe in Calabasas is closing its doors after nearly three decades of business. The Marmalade Cafe at The Commons will serve its last meal this Sunday. The cafe has been a regular spot for people in Calabasas for California-inspired cuisine and classic American comfort food. They serve signature items like Marmalade Spicy Chilaquiles, … Read more
Shortly after the legendary hotspot announced it was being forced out of its longtime home after nearly 30 years, Crustacean Beverly Hills has scored an eleventh-hour reprieve that will keep the garlic noodles flowing a little bit longer. The Vietnamese-fusion eatery announced it will remain at its North Bedford Drive location through Oct. 31, after … Read more
Los Angeles’ restaurant scene is getting cooked. A brutal wave of closures has swept across the city this summer, knocking out everything from decades-old celebrity haunts and chef-driven institutions to buzzy newbies that barely survived a year. At least eight notable restaurants closed or temporarily shuttered between May and late July, with the latest casualty … Read more
It’s National Chicken Wing Day, and fans of one of America’s most iconic foods have reason to celebrate: Wing prices have fallen after years of soaring costs. Wholesale whole wing prices are down from a year ago. There’s also a steady supply available, according to a July market trend report published by Performance Foodservice. It’s likely chicken … Read more
Baby Back Ribs made Chili’s famous. Now, it’s the baby back booths making a comeback. The iconic casual dining chain is serving up a hefty side of nostalgia this year, rolling out a retro-inspired glow-up that revives the signature red booths, colorful décor and quirky details that made Chili’s a ’90s dining institution. The nationwide … Read more
Beverly Hills is losing one of its legendary celebrity hot spots in a few days — and fans on social media are completely heartbroken. Crustacean, the glitzy Asian fusion restaurant famous for its top secret garlic noodle recipe and a koi fish aquarium walkway, is leaving its longtime Santa Monica Boulevard and Bedford Drive location … Read more
The classic Candy Land board game has jumped off the tabletop and into real life for the first time with the Candy Land Cafe, a pop-up that has transformed a San Diego restaurant into a whimsical life-size version of the childhood favorite. But it comes with a harsh policy for guests who break the strict … Read more
They’re lovin’ it. A former employee of everyone’s favorite fast food chain revealed some clever ordering hacks for your next Golden Arches run. In a now-viral video with over 2 million views, the employee shared secrets “you probably don’t know about,” including how to get the freshest fries with your order. Supposedly, if you order … Read more
They’re not loving it. McDonald’s is getting flak for supposedly joining other restaurant chains and supermarkets in jumping on the shrinkflation bandwagon. The fired-up conversation was sparked by a Reddit user who shared a side-by-side photo of a small McDonald’s soda and a small blue plastic cup, pointing out how tiny the chain’s drink size … Read more
An iconic harbor restaurant In Orange County has promised to share the recipe for its signature mai tai before closing their doors for good after a half century. Located in Dana Point Harbor, the Wind & Sea restaurant has been serving guests since Bob Mardian opened the doors in 1972 at just 24 years old, … Read more
One of the world’s most beloved Asian restaurant chains is expanding in Southern California, with a massive new Orange County location set to open next month — bringing hundreds of jobs with it. Din Tai Fung announced Friday that its newest restaurant will debut at 1401 Brea Mall Lane in Brea on Aug. 31, following … Read more
People desperate to try viral food items are going so far as to pay others to wait in line for them at shops and restaurants. Line sitting, also called line waiting or line standing, has been a common practice in big cities like Los Angeles and New York, where people pay others to wait in line … Read more
Talk about dropping the Puck. A Southern California neighborhood favorite is skating into Las Vegas and taking over Wolfgang Puck’s former Downtown Summerlin sports bar. Finney’s Crafthouse will make its first move outside California this September, opening in the former Wolfgang Puck Players Locker space, the company announced Thursday. The sports-focused restaurant and bar will … Read more
Like NYC restaurant owners don’t have enough s–t to deal with. There’s tariffs and supply chain issues, inflation and rising rents — now, these mostly-small business operators are left holding the proverbial bag of salad, as customer fears over the explosive diarrhea epidemic create a new, unwanted set of nasty headaches. Talk about a crappy situation. … Read more
The owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea is facing up to a year in jail and a fine of roughly $13,510 after the eatery allegedly served ants atop its sorbets. The proprietor of the Seoul restaurant, not identified in court documents, acknowledged serving ants, which are not among the insect species approved for human consumption … Read more