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A 98-Year-Old Ice Cream Shop From Chicago Is Opening in Southern California
Cathy Chaplin is a senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Rainbow Cone, a 98-year-old ice cream shop from Chicago, is opening three locations in Southern California. The first store is slated to debut later this year in Orange County at 9527 Valley View Street in Cypress. The two other locations will be announced after the leases are signed, a rep tells Eater. Founded in 1926, Rainbow Cone is best known for its stacked ice cream slices that include five flavors perched on a single cone: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, and orange sherbet.
Acclaimed LA Pitmaster Kevin Bludso Is Hosting a Huge Barbecue Festival in Compton
Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Compton native Kevin Bludso, a James Beard award-winning cookbook...
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
‘Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles’ stars warn ‘not just rich people’ affected by city’s ‘mansion tax’
Just because "Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles" stars Josh and Heather Altman are on television doesn’t mean they aren’t also wrestling with a complicated housing market. "The main difference that most of the viewers are going to recognize is just the fact that we're not in a crazy...
Former CBS news anchor claims he was replaced over diversity initiatives
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Former CBS news anchor Jeff Vaughn sued the broadcaster for $5 million on Monday, claiming he was fired from CBS and replaced because of his age, race, gender and sexual orientation. "Despite his show’s successes, his great performance, and his exceptional relationship with his co-anchors,...
Study ranks L.A. the fifth-best BBQ city in America
Kansas City, Texas and the Carolinas are often the first regions in the U.S. most people imagine when they hear the word “barbecue.” But a new study just in time for Fourth of July grilling season says there’s another worthy contender: Los Angeles. The story, published on Lawnstarter.com, a website which, as the name implies, […]
WDYS # 242- A roundup post
Very moving entries this week in response to this image. Please click on the links to read the contributions of our lovely participants. Michnavs; Unbreakable spirit; Embracing resilience and hope. Kittysverses; Masked? Really. Keith; Let me think. Susan; Unrulable thoughts. Fandango; Nailed it. Jules; Gilded lily. Nolcha; Wishful thinking. Ben...
Mark Wahlberg’s Clothing Line Just Opened Its First Store in L.A.
Municipal has landed in the Los Angeles municipal. Santa Monica Is Getting Gussied Up With New Luxury Hotels. Here's Everything We Know. The performance wear brand, cofounded by actor Mark Wahlberg, businessman Harry Arnett, and producer Stephen Levinson roughly four years ago, opened a new store in West Hollywood at the end of last week. “We got retail baby, right here on Melrose,” Wahlberg said in a video of the store posted to his Instagram three days ago. “Want to come and see us? You want to feel the drip on the strip, experience the drip. Right here baby.” Located...
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