Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its weekly news column. Previously, she served as the restaurants and bars editor for Time Out Los Angeles, and prior to that, the award-winning food editor of Richmond magazine in Richmond, Va. Born and primarily raised in Los Angeles, she believes L.A. to be the finest food city in the country and might be biased on that count but doesn’t believe she’s wrong.
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Steven Arroyo, one of L.A.’s most established restaurateurs, who predicted trends and helped shape the way the city eats, has died at 55.
July 30, 2024
We talked to your favorite Angelenos about all things tacos, including their go-to taquerias, standard orders and core taco memories.
July 23, 2024
Stuffed with crispy potato, roasted cauliflower al pastor and birria-spiced mushrooms, here’s where to find L.A.’s best vegan and vegetarian tacos.
July 23, 2024
Use this guide to find the best tacos in L.A., spanning regional styles from Tijuana, Sinaloa, Mexico City and beyond, stuffed with carne asada, carnitas, birria, fish, potato and every filling you can imagine.
July 23, 2024
When ordering at taquerias in Los Angeles, keep this taco glossary handy.
July 23, 2024
You can make Dudley Market’s popular burger yourself at home — along with Jitlada’s, Tommy’s and others that earned their fame at Los Angeles eateries.
July 21, 2024
Use this recipe to help recreate Dudley Market’s beloved burger at home.
July 21, 2024
Plus, a long-awaited bakery debuts, some of the world’s most famous soup dumplings touch down in Downtown Disney, a cevicheria offers an edible road trip, where to find some of the city’s best burgers for only $4.35, and more.
July 19, 2024
New L.A. restaurants — and a sourdough-pizza stalwart — found themselves in the prestigious California Guide this week. Stars and Bib Gourmand notations will be revealed in August.
July 13, 2024
Chicago’s iconic Italian beef shop Mr. Beef is popping up in L.A. this weekend with ‘The Bear’ culinary producer Courtney Storer. Can’t make it? Here’s where to find great Italian beef, Chicago dogs, deep dish and tavern pies year-round.
July 12, 2024