This post was updated Feb. 6 at 12:28 a.m. The perfect sip is just around the corner. With its rise in popularity in recent years, matcha has solidified itself as one of cafe lovers’ go-to drinks. Read more...
Photo: (Desiree Gonzales and Caitlin Brockenbrow/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:18 a.m. For UCLA students juggling packed schedules, dwindling meal swipes and an ever-present craving for something quick, fast food has wiggled its way into everyday life. Read more...
Photo: The inside of In-N-Out Burger in Westwood is pictured. Logan Person, a first-year UCLA student who works at In-N-Out, said California natives and out-of-state students have varying perspectives on the fast food chain. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:10 a.m. Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition. Read more...
Photo: The inside of Bella Pita is pictured, with a cash register at the ordering table, two televisions hanging above and an LED sign on the wall. Founder Medy Sanadidi, a retired UCLA adjunct professor, said the restaurant began as a father-son project. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Feb. 9 at 4:37 p.m. Mandi House simmers Yemeni tradition into Westwood’s dining scene by mixing community, craft and culture. Since opening in March 2024, Mandi House has become a gathering place for local families and UCLA students to converse over shared dishes, said owner Faris Alqabass. Read more...
Photo: A menu for Mandi House stands next to a teapot. The Yemeni restaurant was opened in Westwood in 2024 by Faris Alqabass as a way to introduce Yemeni cuisine to the neighborhood. (Zayna Ansari/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 4:03 p.m. Westwood’s Pinches Tacos offers more than just a pinch of flavor to customers. Miguel Anaya and his brothers opened Pinches Tacos’ Westwood location almost 10 years ago, after opening the original Pinches Tacos on Sunset Boulevard 18 years ago. Read more...
Photo: The storefront of Pinches Tacos on Glendon Avenue is pictured. Founded by Miguel Anaya and his brothers nearly 18 years ago, the Westwood location of the Mexican restaurant has allowed Anaya to reminisce on his college days at UCLA. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m. Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you. In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. Read more...
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This post was updated Jan. 29 at 8:16 p.m. PopUp Bagels doesn’t do sandwiches, knives or shortcuts – only warm bagels, oversized schmears and a little chaos. Read more...
Photo: A bagel sits in cream cheese next to a brown bag that reads “PopUp Bagels.” The No. 1 bagel vendor in New York City on Yelp recently opened a store in Brentwood, which is the chain’s first location in Los Angeles. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
