Danielle Dorsey is the assistant editor and writer of guides for the Food section. Previously, she was the senior West Coast editor at Thrillist, where she covered food, drink and travel across the California region. She grew up across San Diego and Riverside and has happily called Los Angeles home for more than 15 years.
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A fatal shooting at Fixins Soul Kitchen in L.A. Live — the first at the downtown complex — seemingly did little to deter visitors, diners and concertgoers this week.
Dec. 2, 2023
Fuel up for holiday shopping and cooking with the best new restaurant and bar openings in Los Angeles, including a Mediterranean spot from a ‘Top Chef’ in West Hollywood, the expansion of one of L.A.’s best sushi spots to Culver City and unfussy French food in downtown Los Angeles.
Dec. 1, 2023
Citrus groves, historic landmarks and small-town charm. This is the side of Riverside you’ve been missing.
Nov. 20, 2023
L.A. Times Food chooses the standout cookbooks of the year, from the best resources for baking, vegetarian cooking and pasta making to what to do with leftovers.
Nov. 18, 2023
Los Angeles has some of the best bakeries and bakers that go all out for the holidays, offering traditional pumpkin, pecan and apple pie as well as creative versions like kabocha squash and espresso chess pie.
Nov. 14, 2023
For Thanksgiving dinner, some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles are offering holiday takeout menus.
Nov. 10, 2023
Power through November with the best new restaurants and bars in Los Angeles, including a Virgil Village izakaya, a Skechers food court in Gardena and the Very Best Cookie in the Whole Wide World.
Nov. 1, 2023
Take a trip to Oaxaca or Jalisco at one of L.A.’s best agave-focused bars, including tequila and mezcal flights from small-batch producers, craft cocktails and more.
Oct. 26, 2023
From carne asada fries to unique options like Japanese poutine, here’s where to get the best French fries in L.A.
Oct. 20, 2023
Streetwear shops, iconic art and the Original Farmers Market. Welcome to L.A.’s vibrant center of gravity.
Oct. 19, 2023