If you Endeavor to take a guess at why October 2012 was so great in LA, someone will tell you to Shut(tle) your mouth, 'cause it's obvious: these 10 openings and events, which we're reminding you of in case you Spaced out.

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<p>If you Endeavor to take a guess at why October 2012 was so great in LA, someone will tell you to Shut(tle) your mouth, 'cause it's obvious: these 10 openings and events, which we're reminding you of in case you Spaced out.</p>

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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10 things that rocked this October

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You don’t go to most theme parks looking for a good meal.

Avengers-Approved Shawarma, Mickey-Shaped Bread Bowls, and More Must Eats at Disneyland and California Adventure

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The second course of the tasting menu comes with a dramatic presentation at Holbox, Chef Gilberto Cetina’s stunning modern marisqueria in Mercado La Paloma.

This Mariscos Tasting Menu Is so Good It Might Make You Cry 

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Los Angeles is home to some of the best Mexican food north of the border—with a rich tapestry of flavors, regional preparations, and cultural influences that set it apart from any other city.

The Best Mexican Restaurants in LA to Get a Taste of Jalisco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and More

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Chefs have been cool for a while, from legends like Bourdain through the advent of Iron Chef and Top Chef.

The Most Hyped Food Festival in LA Just Dropped Its 2023 Lineup

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LA is continuing to rebuild its status as a brunch town.

Fill Up on Burritos, Bagels, and More at the Best Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

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Buying lunch out of someone’s cooler on the sidewalk is nothing new in LA.

Catch LA’s Hoagie Wave with This Punk Rock, Philly-Style Pop-Up

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First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

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LA’s “Restaurant Row” just got a new snazzy addition.

This TikTok-Famous Chef’s New WeHo Restaurant Showcases the Vibrant Flavors of Vietnam

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It’s been an unpredictable few months in LA, climate-wise.

Eat All the Pasta and Drink All the Wine at the 10 Best New Restaurants in LA

Last Look

Thrillist eulogizes closing or recently shuttered small businesses that we'll miss the most across the country, from local staples to regional chains.

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It’s unclear whether they actually invented the Maple Bacon Donut at Nickel Diner, but when owners Kristen Trattner and Monica May opened the restaurant in 2008, they just about perfected the form.

Nickel Diner, Iconic Downtown LA Breakfast Spot, Closes After 15 Years

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It’s not hard to understand why Los Angeles has spawned some of the most phenomenal Korean food outside of Korea.

The Best Korean Restaurants in LA for Tofu Stews and Knife-Cut Noodles

Whenever someone starts poking fun at the stereotypical Angeleno, their punch line invariably involves a joke about our obsession with salads.