Louise's Trattoria Larchmont Closes November 25
The Larchmont Village location will be the last remaining restaurant of the Southern California Italian chain when it closes.
Los Angeles Food and Drink News
Across Los Angeles, coverage here takes in culinary trends, restaurant openings, food safety, local dining culture and industry reports. Reporting tracks the evolution of the city's food scene as it appears in news-oriented stories.
Dining Out
OpenTable Names 2026 Top 100 Restaurants
OpenTable released its 2026 Top 100 list, with three Los Angeles restaurants among the selections.
Coffee
Starbucks Settles Lawsuit Over Hot Drink Spill
A Los Angeles resident ends his legal battle against the coffee chain following a 2023 burn incident.
Organic Food
Live Poll
Should the nation prioritize local farmworker labor to ensure a more stable and healthy food supply?
Hollywood Hills Farmers Transform Estate Into Boutique Farm
Priti Chowdhury and Jules Leib now manage a four-acre farm producing agave and microgreens in the Hollywood Hills.
Cocktails
Live Poll
Do you prefer cocktail bars that enforce strict no-smartphone policies to ensure an immersive experience?
Gilbert Pérez Bar Opens in Sherman Oaks
The new Sherman Oaks cocktail destination limits guests to 90 minutes and enforces a strict no-smartphone policy.
Healthy Food
Live Poll
Do you believe moderate portion control is more effective for weight loss than restrictive dieting?
BODi CEO Carl Daikeler Shares Weight Loss Approach
The 63-year-old executive credits his 15-pound weight loss to consistent meal modifications and portion control.
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This section follows culinary trends, restaurant openings, food safety, local dining culture and industry reports. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Restaurant density varies significantly by area, which shapes the availability and variety of the local food culture. Economic shifts and labor costs remain the primary drivers of changes in the local dining environment.