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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03: Mango Michelada from La Chuperia on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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Hell yeah, it’s michelada season. Here are the city’s best

The once-modest beer cocktail is now everywhere and more extravagant than ever.

Know your michelada: The five basic types, illustrated

The battle for the craziest michelada is on. But how much is too much?

Los Angeles, CA - August 05: Freshly baked pepperoni pizzas cool at Quarters Sheets on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

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10 great new pizza restaurants in L.A., ranked by our critic

Chef Keith Corbin chops vegetables to cook gumbo.

Commentary: The brutal but deeply touching true story behind one of L.A.’s most celebrated chefs

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Blaqhaus owner Takela Corbitt considers herself one of the lucky ones as she was able to negotiate with her landlord to pay partial rent/no rent some months during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Photographed at Blaqhaus on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 in North Hollywood, CA. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

The return of Black Restaurant Week in L.A.

Forget Trader Joe’s Jamaican patties, this L.A. restaurant serves the real thing

Latest stories

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Cold and creamy custard desserts to keep in the fridge all summer long
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Restaurant Reviews

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Two of L.A.’s hottest new restaurants sit side by side in Silver Lake
At Selva in Long Beach, feast on Colombian hot dogs and the mighty bandeja paisa
We ranked Kato No. 1 on our best restaurants list. Is Kato 2.0 even better?

Our L.A. Guides

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The 25 best classic diners in Los Angeles
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The best breakfast burritos in Los Angeles

101 Best Restaurants

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These are the 101 best restaurants in L.A.

Looking for the best food in L.A.? This list features the best vegetarian, Italian, Mexican and more places. You can even plan your next date night.

Helping Indigenous restaurant workers in the languages they speak

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - NOVEMBER 04: The passion bird at The Recess Room in Fountain Valley for 101 drink list. Photographed at The Recess Room on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)

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10 places to drink (wine, beer, cocktails, caffeine) right now

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 09: The menu from 'de Porres' includes: (clockwise from right) Grace's caramel poundcake, Peruvian chicken stew, ganache tart, summer salad and vegan beet and avocado causa on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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11 must-try pop-ups, the next generation of L.A. dining

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 21: Pork Katsu Sando from Katsu Sando on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

The most affordable from The Times’ list of 101 Best Restaurants

Portrait of Engineer Richard Gomez at his workshop on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Pacoima, CA.

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How Richard Gomez’s tamale cart design will change sidewalk vending in L.A.

Cooking

Big & Boozy Panna Cotta

A splash of fruit liqueur and plenty of orange zest adds brightness to this rich, cool and creamy family-size panna cotta.

Why this big panna cotta is the perfect dessert for easy entertaining on hot nights

LOS ANGELES, CA-June 28, 2019: Instant Pot Hatch Chile Pork Tacos with Kohlrabi Mango Slaw on Friday, June 28, 2019. Food styling by Genevieve Ko. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Pressure cooker recipes for hot meals in a cool kitchen

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 31, 2018 - Eggplant timbale for Evan Kleiman's Cucina Italiana column, photographed in the Los Angeles Times studio, on May 31, 2018. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Eggplant’s short season has begun. Here’s how to make the best of it.

Spicy Watermelon Salad with Tahini, watermelon drizzled with herbed-tahini dressing, topped with chiles and pistachios,

A can’t-miss technique for bringing flavor to pallid, seedless watermelons

Make your own berry jelly

Seasons of Preserves: Berry jelly

Berries make jewel-toned jellies that are gorgeous to look at. And if flavored correctly, they’ll taste balanced and complex and not all tooth-achingly sweet.