We're living in a snack multiverse of madness. Once again, the world has rallied around a concept that deserves our undivided attention: snack food synergy. Taco Bell and Cheez-It have partnered to test out an innovation in fast-food flavor: the Big Cheez-It Tostada. Featuring a Cheez-It 16 times its original size, the menu item places the giant cracker under a hill of seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese.

The roast pork sandwich at Perking House Coffee in Yorba Linda. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) I’ve found some delicious food in unusual places: Pork buns in a sporting goods store parking lot in Arcadia, crab fried rice in a Thai Buddhist temple parking lot, and now, excellent sandwiches made by one of the most lauded chefs in Los Angeles, in a medical offices building in Yorba Linda.

During one of the most turbulent times in restaurant history, DoorDash unveiled its commitment to appoint a chief restaurant advisor — an industry-first role designed to better connect the perspectives of restaurant operators to decision-makers within the company. After an incredible year of partnering with inaugural Chief Restaurant Advisor Chef Stephanie Izard, DoorDash is proud to continue the program into its sophomore year, iterating upon the position’s foundation to better bridge gaps in relationships with restaurant partners.

Poc chuc, marinated and grilled slices of pork shoulder, is just one of the vibrant dishes in Rick Martínez’s “Mi Cocina.” As every Angeleno knows, Mexican food here is serious business. From the high-end restaurants to the taco stands and burrito trucks and seemingly countless birria slingers, there’s no shortage of great Mexican food available whenever you want it.

Your July Fourth cookout will likely cost more this year than it did last year. (NEXSTAR) – It’s no secret that inflation has been pushing the price of nearly everything up. Unfortunately, those prices likely won’t be cooling off for your July Fourth cookout. In a recent report, the American Farm Bureau Federation found the average July Fourth cookout (serving 10 people) will cost $69.68, up 17% – or about $10 – compared to last summer.

As the 4th of July weekend approaches, people around SoCal are planning their celebratory meals but they may end up spending more than usual. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation Market Survey, Americans will be spending on average around 70 dollars for a ten-person July 4th menu, up 17% compared to last year.