Matthew Kang
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Mei Lin’s Super Crunchy Fried Chicken Sandwich Spot Daybird Opens in Silver Lake
Lines are already forming for LA’s new spicy chicken sandwich spot → Read More
Iconic LA Restaurant Lucques Closes in May After 21 Years of Business
Suzanne Goin and Carolyne Styne’s influential California restaurant will close on May 6 → Read More
Beloved LA Italian Restaurant Sotto Tragically Closes This Week
It’s unclear exactly why the restaurant must close, but it’s not due to lack of customers → Read More
West Hollywood’s Most Iconic Burger Restaurant Will Close Forever This Week
Just a few more days to eat at one of LA’s most cherished burger joints → Read More
Halo Top Opening Another Scoop Shop, This Time in Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade seems like the idea place to open a "healthy" ice cream shop → Read More
Inside Punta Cabras Santa Monica, One of the Westside’s New Taco Spots
Scallops, lobster, crab, and sea bream come elegantly on corn tacos and tostadas → Read More
The Hypothetical Los Angeles Michelin Guide, 2017-2018
Yet another installment of fictional Red Guide for LA → Read More
A Handy Guide to LA's Best Cookies, 2018 Edition
Is there a more satisfying dessert out there than the simple cookie? Perhaps it's the nostalgia that makes them so near and dear to our hearts, but it's hard to argue with a tray of the sweet treats, especially when served with an ice cold glass of milk. Thankfully for cookie fiends out there, Los Angeles has a plethora of outstanding cookie options, from the classic chocolate chip, to more… → Read More
Where to Eat Classy Prime Rib Dinners in Los Angeles
There's something special about dining out and having a gorgeous piece of prime rib. A roast prime rib is a true celebration: a declaration of abundance and merriment. That's why places like Tam O'Shanter and especially its sister restaurant Lawry's the Prime Rib are such popular places to celebrate a special occasion in the city. While it's actually a bit difficult to find places that serve… → Read More
LA's Essential Late Night Dining Restaurants, Fall 2017
LA's Essential Late Night Dining Restaurants, Fall 2017 When the late night munchies hit Los Angeles seems to take on a completely different character at night. It's the dreamlike state from Nicolas Winding Refn's film Drive or the hazy feel that inspired M83's tune, Midnight City. While this isn't quite the city that never sleeps, there are nearly endless options for nighttime revelry, and many… → Read More
Dave Beran’s Ambitious Tasting Menu Restaurant Dialogue Debuts September 5
The former Next and Alinea chef adds a fine dining restaurant to Santa Monica → Read More
Say Hello to HiHo Cheeseburger, Santa Monica’s New Fast-Casual Burger Joint
The double-patty wagyu beef burgers are very affordable → Read More
An Eater’s Guide to Los Angeles
Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the City of Angels → Read More
The 20 Best DineLA Dinner Deals, Summer 2017
The 20 Best DineLA Dinner Deals, Summer 2017 Better start making those reservations Already scoped out all the best dineLA lunch deals and made those precious reservations? dineLA also has some solid dinner menus that are being offered from Friday, July 14 to Friday, July 28. South Bay staple M.B. Post is letting diners pick exactly what they want included in their meal, with plenty of small… → Read More
The Complete Guide to Tacos in LA
A collection of Eater LA’s best taco maps across the city → Read More
LA’s 17 Essential Coffee Bars, 2018 Edition
Amazing lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffee, and maybe even some pastries → Read More
The 20 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, October 2017
Presented By The 20 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, October 2017 Where to eat right now in the City of Angels More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends, and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort. And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource… → Read More
NY Times Critic Pete Wells Awards Cassia Three Glowing Stars
The Grey Lady’s chief dining arbiter decides to check out the Best Coast → Read More
26 Classic Los Angeles Diners
The city's most popular dining format continues to endure → Read More
The 21 Hottest Restaurants in LA Right Now, August 2016
Where to eat around the city of Angels at this precise moment. → Read More