This post was updated Feb. 10 at 8:40 p.m. The best way to deal with the winter cold? Stay inside and eat some good food. This winter season, Los Angeles will see many iconic restaurants open their doors, providing high-quality and diverse food to diners. Read more...
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Way Home Coffee enters Westwood’s competitive coffee scene with a clear sense of restraint. Rather than positioning itself as a bustling student hub, the cafe – which opened Dec. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:26 a.m. Come lunchtime, Westwood’s fast-casual bowl spots buzz with Bruins, reflecting the traction of what have been dubbed “slop bowls.” The phenomenon of “slop bowls” is ubiquitous in the dining atmosphere, with restaurants like Gogobop, Falafel Inc and CAVA all around Westwood. Read more...
Photo: The interior of CAVA in Westwood is pictured. Second-year human biology and society student Alana Roe said the main appeal of slop bowl restaurants like Cava is the ability to customize a bowl to one’s liking. (Courtesy of Cava Grill)
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...
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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)
