

Tejal Rao
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The Restaurant That Started Panda Express
The parent restaurant of Panda Express underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation. The deep, comforting pleasures are still on the menu.

As the Los Angeles Wildfires Continue, Restaurants Rise Up
Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.

David Chang’s Company, Momofuku, Claims Sole Rights to ‘Chile Crunch’
David Chang’s Momofuku company is waging a trademark battle for the term “chile crunch.” But what does ownership mean for such an everyday pleasure?

The Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now
Our current favorites in one of the greatest food cities in the world.

Who Created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? A New Movie Seeks Answers
The film, now streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus, was adapted from a debunked memoir, but it does reveal how food brands want to be...

Disney Restaurants and Food Fan Obsession: Turkey Legs, Mickey Bars and More
A fascination with the theme parks’ cuisine has spawned fan websites and snagged our critic, who has a Disney back story of her own.

Lesbian Bars in Los Angeles Change With the Times
Two recent openings testify to the power, and joy, of queer spaces.