Joshua Lurie

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Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Talking about “the best” restaurants in LA in the midst of a pandemic (which, let’s not forget we’re still in the process of navigating, despite bright horizons and all that) might seem unfair considering the infinite obstacles that the industry has faced over the last year.

The 24 Most Exciting Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now 

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2010 was a transitional time for Armando De La Torre, Sr. and Armando De La Torre, Jr. The elder Armando had just gone through a stressful divorce that took a toll on the entire family.

How a Family With Nothing to Lose Built LA's Favorite Local Taco Chain

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It might not feel like it, but we have made meaningful progress in this pandemic.

Where to Dine Outdoors in Los Angeles Right Now 

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After enduring one hell of a ride, we all deserve some delicious comfort food to give 2020 its proper send off.

The 26 Most Comforting Ramen Joints in LA To Try This Winter

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Editor’s note: Please note that COVID-19 restrictions are changing frequently and offerings may be different than at the date of publication.

Where to Order Takeout and Delivery in LA Right Now

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Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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After dark on July 9, comedian Dave Helem took the stage in a jean jacket and cap, the Rose Bowl as his backdrop.

Will LA’s Iconic Comedy Clubs Survive COVID-19?

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If coffee is black gold, then there’s been a Gold Rush in the past 15 years, with specialty coffee powers descending on LA from across the US.

The 29 Best Craft Coffee Shops in Los Angeles

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Kansha Creamery thrives in a basic, freeway-friendly Torrance strip mall, and though Elaine Yukari Marumoto-Perez and brother James Tatsuya Marumoto aren’t doing anything illicit, their ice cream shop is definitely a front…for charity.

Inside Kansha Creamery’s Charity-Focused LA Ice Cream Shop

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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s “safer at home” directive and increasingly limited outdoor options have everybody feeling pent up, both physically and emotionally.

10 Very LA Things We Can’t Wait to Do When Quarantine is Over

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For decades, diners had a binary choice when mealtime arrived: cook at home, or sit down at a restaurant.

LA's Delivery-Focused Restaurants You Should Order From Right Now

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There are many sides to LA's food scene, and 2019 brought growth and development to almost all of them.

The Best Restaurants in LA That Opened in 2019

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Dashing gauchos shave sirloin straight from swords at Brazil-born Fogo de Chão.