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It's no coincidence that McDonald's, Carl's Jr., and Wendy's have each rolled out a new fish option on their menus around the time of Lent. In time for St. Patrick's Day, participating Micky D locations also offer the Shamrock Shake, a limited-time mint milkshake. Fast food chains are relying more......

On Thursday, March 14, Umamicatessen will introduce the Residency amidst its layout of specialty food and drink stalls. One part dinner program and one part experimental space, The Residency begins with Micah Wexler, previously chef at the late, lamented Mezze. A native Angeleno, Wexler will dedicate a 10-week dinner series......

Place: Sweetsalt in Toluca Lake. Atmosphere: A manageable crowd at 1:40 p.m. with yogis, young studio execs, young moms and tattooed cyclists. Order at the front, at which point you're given a decal with a number; find a table and set up your decal......

Soft-launched on Feb. 23, Ramekin has opened its double glass doors to the public -- with most of its many desserts served in, you guessed it, ramekins. Paul Yoo and Jason Park's menu of ice cream, sorbets, and baked-to-order desserts are made in-house, from as many organic, local and non-GMO......

A new 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria will set up its wood-burning oven in Santa Monica this fall, just a little over a year after the first one opened its doors in Westwood Village. Slated for a 5,000-square-feet space at 120 Wilshire Boulevard, the latest outpost will feature a take-out area......

Don't let the title fool you, this year's Happy Hour Week in Pasadena will be running for two weeks instead of one. Starting tomorrow, participating restaurants and bars in Old Pasadena, a.k.a Old Town, will offer food and drink specials during their respective happy hours through Friday, March 15. Along......

The East Side–dwelling younger brother to former Rat Pack hangout Dominick's in West Hollywood, Little Dom's has managed to make a name for itself beyond its sibling association. Located on a sloping corner of Hillhurst, Little Dom's sees a steady flow of diners even during what are normally off hours......

A lot of love, justifiably, is shown to El Huarache Azteca's signature dish, a fried masa shell in the shape of a Whitehall rowboat with cilantro, crema, cotija cheese, beans and your choice of braised or roasted meat tucked into its hull. But you'd be remiss not to look, however......

Shi Peng's knife-shaved Shanxi noodles have become respected heavy hitters in a neighborhood where pho and wonton mein are king. At JTYH Heavy Noodle II, they preside over a list of Northern Chinese dumplings cooked three ways; noodles that are either stir-fried, sauced or in soup; and a few flourishes......