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Vendor of the Week
This week's pickramen · vegan · japanese
Ramen Hood
Plant-based ramen with a cult following.
The First Dibs experience
String lights, shared plates, and a city that comes alive after dark.
This is the SoCal you've been missing — the pop-ups your friends haven't found yet, the markets locals keep quiet, the night you'll be talking about all week. We'll get you there first.
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Tastes of SoCal
From sizzling griddles to sweet finishes — a taste of what's waiting out there.
Hidden Plates
Guides & spotlights
Hidden PlatesJune 16, 2026
Straight Fire: Tacos El Pau and the Handmade Tortillas Worth a Vermont Ave Detour
A family-run South LA taqueria where the tortillas are made by hand, the chorizo hits, and the welcome feels like coming home.
Hidden PlatesJune 16, 2026
Fueling Fun: Why SoCal's Food Trucks Are the Ultimate Ride for Your Taste Buds
Forget boring — Southern California's food trucks are redefining delicious, rolling into neighborhoods with a vibrant explosion of unique flavors, community spirit, and undeniable culinary adventure. Get ready to chase your next favorite meal!
Hidden PlatesJune 12, 2026
Hidden Plates: The Oaxacan Stand Quietly Winning Over the 626
Tucked between the lights and the crowds, one family's comal is turning first-timers into regulars — one tlayuda at a time.
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