Food

Salmonella outbreak at popular L.A. Oaxacan restaurant sickens 44

A lawsuit was filed against Madre in Valencia after dozens reported they were sick in salmonella outbreak. The restaurant is now open after L.A. County shut down the restaurant for about a week.

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Chef That! Lowcountry Risotto!

A selection of plates and wines from Barr Seco

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LOS ANGELES-CA-JANUARY 12, 2016: Exterior of Otium in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. (Christina House / For The Times)

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These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles

If you’re searching for the essential food of L.A., let our critic’s 2023 restaurant list be your guide! Find the best vegetarian, Japanese, Mexican cuisine and more.

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Hall of Fame restaurants: These timeless classics define L.A. dining

Newport Beach, CA - October 29: Fable and Spirit in Newport Beach cocktails (from left) Beets By Drew, Late Night Conversations, Donnelly Visa, Chasing Perfection, A Millie Here, A Millie There on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Newport Beach, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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LOS ANGELES, CA- March 1, 2020: A colorful display of dishes offered from an array of vendors at Smorgasburg LA on Sunday, March 1, 2020. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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101 Best Tacos

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These are the 101 best tacos in Los Angeles

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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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A latte in a white mug topped with a cinnamon stencil of a pumpkin at Nonna Mercato in Long Beach. Behind, a pumpkin cupcake

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: A tlayuda filled with chorizo, with a side of blood sausage seasoned with mint grown in the garden, at Poncho's Tlayudas on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA. (Shelby Moore / For The Times)

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LOS ANGELES-CA-OCTOBER 27, 2020: Sara's Market in Los Angeles is photographed on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20 2023: A Taco Combo plate from Saucy Chick / The Goat Mafia in Los Angeles, CA. From Left to right is the Rotisserie Taco, a Birria Taco, and a Charred Haldi Cauliflower Taco. (Oscar Mendoza/LA Times)

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Coffee City

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19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination

Head to these coffee shops in L.A., Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica and beyond, for great espresso drinks, lattes and pour-overs and options for remote work.

INGLEWOOD , CA - FEBRUARY 14: From Left - Shanita Nicholas and Amanda-Jane Thomas owners of Sip & Sonder coffee shop on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Inglewood , CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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Pasadena's Mandarin Coffee Stand specializes in China-grown coffee beans and tea-infused lattes.

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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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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)

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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)

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Morihiro resturant in Atwater Village, California.

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Gizzard shad / kohada nigiri, photographed at Morihiro in Los Angeles

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EL SEGUNDO-CA-SEPTEMBER 5, 2024: Stone fruit pico de Gallo. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)

Plum Pico De Gallo

Add a favorite stone fruit to pico de gallo. Red-fleshed plum gives this salsa a refreshing spin and its ruby color.

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Ancho Strawberry Salsa

An overhead of a salmon smash burger with turnips and white sauce on a flowered china plate on a deep blue placemat.

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VENICE, CA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - Food content creator Owen Han, known as the "Sandwich King," holds his completed meatball sandwich in his studio, kitchen in Venice on August 28, 2024. Han used to make the meatball sandwich with his Nonna or grandmother, in Italy. Han is known for sharing creative sandwich recipes with his TikTok, YouTube and Instagram followers. He started making videos in his apartment while attending USC. He has over 4 million followers. Han is the author of the book, "Stacked - the art of the perfect sandwich." (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Nonna’s Meatball Sandwich

VENICE, CA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - Food content creator Owen Han, known as the "Sandwich King," holds his completed OG Spicy Chicken Sandwich in his studio, kitchen in Venice on August 28, 2024. Han is known for sharing creative sandwich recipes with his TikTok, YouTube and Instagram followers. Han started making videos in his apartment while attending USC. He has over 4 million followers. He is the author of the book, "Stacked - the art of the perfect sandwich." (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 3, 2022: A simple guacamole recipe by Ben Mims, photographed on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Proplink Studios in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles. (Silvia Razgova / For The Times, Prop and Food Styling / Jennifer Sacks)

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