Health

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs on many imported goods, which likely would include wine and spirits. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times) On Monday, the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance held a Zoom meeting for itsmembers. Nearly 500 people attended — winery owners and executives, wine retailers, restaurateurs and importers — all … Read more

The warmth of Black traditions around the Thanksgiving table Golden sunlight that cascades through open windows. A hot oven and the friction of bodies moving in the kitchen. The earthy-sweet aroma of curry, cinnamon and cloves in the air. When I think of Black holiday gatherings, I recall warmth in all its iterations. With a … Read more

At Black Thanksgiving, both body and soul are fed The flavors of the African Diaspora are wide-ranging, touching every corner of the globe. This Thanksgiving, we were welcomed into the homes and one restaurant of four Black chefs in Los Angeles, who introduced us to their families and friends and shared the dishes that define … Read more

Neo-bistro Olive & Rose, which features a French-California menu, recently opened on the ground floor of the renovated City Center motel in downtown Long Beach. During the day, O&R Bagels offers coffee, tea and bagels out of the same space.

Knafeh and Dubai chocolate bars from Knafeh Cafe in Anaheim. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) We’re lucky to live in a place with dozens of cultural hubs. There’s Cambodia Town in Long Beach, Little Ethiopia on Fairfax Avenue or Little Saigon in Westminster. Part of what makes Southern California great is the establishment of … Read more

Chef-author Matty Matheson (Photograph: Sid Tangerine / Ten Speed Press, Illustration: Brandon Ly / Los Angeles Times) Newsletter You are reading our Cooking newsletter Sign up to get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — in your own home and in your inbox every Friday Enter email address Sign Me Up You … Read more

The new Helms Bakery in Culver City has a large marketplace in the center with prepared foods and snacks. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) I’ve driven by the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City hundreds of times. The sign boasting the official bread of the 1932 Olympics still stands tall over the building. But … Read more

(Leslie Grow / For The Times) Newsletter You are reading our Cooking newsletter Sign up to get a taste of Los Angeles — and the world — in your own home and in your inbox every Friday Enter email address Sign Me Up You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. When … Read more

13 tasty gifts you can only get from L.A. restaurants Whether the people on your gift list love locally roasted coffee, spectacular spices, wine, sake, mezcal or pizza, there’s something delicious for everyone from a neighborhood restaurant or bakery. One of the best gifts is a subscription from some of the country’s premier wine bars … Read more

Voters can watch live election results and indulge in extended happy hour at 33 Taps Culver City and Downtown locations on Nov 5. (Wonho Frank Lee)