McDonald’s plant-based burger fizzles out in San Francisco

McDonald’s had high hopes for its signature plant-based burger when it rolled out in California and…

Disney-themed Snow White Cafe closes in Hollywood after decades

A Disney-themed bar and restaurant in Hollywood that has been open for nearly 80 years appears…

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Nancy Silverton

When people tell her they dislike Los Angeles — too much traffic; everybody drives and nobody…

Restaurants can keep service fees if they are disclosed, new bill proposes

A new state law to prohibit hidden surcharges and other “junk fees” tacked onto customers’ bills…

Clifton’s is reopening (again), this time in a changed downtown

Andrew Meieran is about to reopen the doors of one of L.A.’s legendary restaurants in a…

Rubio’s Coastal Grill abruptly shuts down 48 restaurants in California

Rubio’s Coastal Grill, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant based in Carlsbad, has abruptly closed 48 stores in…

Wagamama partners with Travel Food Services to launch in India later this year, ET TravelWorld

Wagamama partners with Travel Food Services to launch in India later this year Wagamama, a pan-Asian…

Hiltzik: How financial machinations crippled Red Lobster

On the surface, the story of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy is about one of the seven deadly…

What Los Angeles restaurant Botanica does with your dollar

My industry has always been as difficult as it is magical. In the post-pandemic era, challenges…

Erewhon sues city to stop Sportsmen’s Lodge development in Studio City

The owners of Erewhon have filed an environmental lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, the…