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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Restaurant and bar service fees were about to be outlawed before Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1524, which allows the charges as long as they’re listed for customers.
June 29, 2024
Plus, a New York bagel institution lands in Burbank, a new grocery store launches with a sustainable cafe, Atlanta’s Slutty Vegan hits L.A. and more.
June 27, 2024
In 11th-hour reversal, state Senate passes emergency bill to exempt restaurants from service-fee ban
A new law is set to ban service charges and other “hidden fees” July 1. But Senate Bill 1524 could immediately carve out an exception for the state’s restaurants and bars, if signed by Gov. Newsom.
June 27, 2024
Here’s everything to know about sushi chef Daisuke Nakazawa’s first casual, affordable sushi concept. A full Sushi Nakazawa omakase restaurant is slated to open later this year.
June 21, 2024
The lauded chef behind Michelin-starred New York City restaurants Saga and Crown Shy died suddenly on Saturday. Kent had just made his Los Angeles debut.
June 17, 2024
Taco Madness takes place on LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes near Olvera Street on Saturday and coincides with a fundraising campaign by its organizer, news outlet L.A. Taco.
June 14, 2024
The prestigious annual culinary awards named one of L.A.’s own as the top chef in the state. Ruth Reichl, former L.A. Times Food critic and editor, received the lifetime achievement award.
June 10, 2024
Los Angeles has pizza galore, in any style you could ever want. We’re talking not only Neapolitan, New York, Detroit or Chicago ‘za. There’s that, and wilder.
June 5, 2024
For a bit more oomph, reach for an infused salt or a blend. When you combine salt with herbs or spices, the tones and nuances intensify.
June 2, 2024