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2 weeks ago | la.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Mona Holmes

Back to List Calic Bagel. Rebecca Roland Calic Bagel. | Rebecca Roland California’s bagel profile may have risen in recent years, but Los Angeles’s longtime operators have been churning out quality wares for decades, with newcomers infusing fresh techniques and flavors into the city’s vibrant bagel scene. Throughout the Southland, bagels can be found in food trucks, cozy shops, delis, and strip malls.

3 weeks ago | la.eater.com | Mona Holmes

It’s been a busy year for Highly Likely co-owner Kat Turner, who is also a competitor on Bravo’s current season of Top Chef. Highly Likely, Los Angeles’s intrepid all-day cafe with two outlets in Highland Park and West Adams, debuted a third location in Ojai on May 7. Highly Likely took over the former Beacon Coffee Company in late 2024 and converted it into an all-day cafe.

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Mona Holmes

Long Beach Pride, one of the nation’s oldest running festivals, is amidst deep sponsorship cuts, resulting in a pared-down annual event. Longbeachize reports that Long Beach Pride lost backing from companies that typically provide it with sponsorship, including McDonald’s and Walmart. The organizer told Longbeachize that President Donald Trump's targeting of diversity initiatives was the cause.

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Mona Holmes

Heading straight into Grand Central Market on May 10, 2025, is the first West Coast location for Miznon, an international Middle Eastern street food chain founded by chef Eyal Shani. It’ll debut in the former Sari Sari Store, where diners can sit around the counter and try some of Shani’s notable pita sandwiches in Downtown’s 108-year-old bazaar. Miznon translates to “canteen” or “cafeteria” in Hebrew. “Pita is the most genius food in the world,” says Shani.

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Mona Holmes

After a long run of sold-out pop-up dinners, Baby Bistro from chef Miles Thompson (Allumette, Michael’s) and partner Andy Schwartz has a permanent home in Chinatown. The restaurant will be the final tenant to move into the same Alpine Courtyard complex that also houses Perilla and Baker’s Bench. Starting on May 8, the duo will operate a new restaurant where Thompson’s favorite farmers market produce and Schwartz’s wine selections play out in a cozy 100-year-old Victorian bungalow that seats 35.