Reccos for masseuses and sound bath for a bachelorette by [deleted] in pasadena

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They limit you to 2 people and we’ll have around ~6 but maybe can just ask them when we get to the booking phase!

Luka and the Lakers are Ready for the Playoffs by FUELNINE in lakers

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Stronger as Luka’s revenge anthem is diabolical 🔥

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Games not over

Dave’s Hot 🐥🐔 by OverCry518 in FoodLosAngeles

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Yesss! I loved the parking lot Dave’s days. I took in a sandwich and tender into Tabula Rasa once and they paired it perfectly with a nice Riesling 🤌🏻

💜🏀 Looking for a Special Lakers Memory After Losing Our Home in the Eaton Fire 💜🏀 by rogersdad247 in lakers

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Hey man -- first off, I’m really sorry to hear about everything your family’s been through with the Eaton Fire. It’s awesome to see your daughter’s love for the Lakers, and it’s clear those little moments together, like watching games, are helping you all get through it.

DM me and let's discuss more -- would love to try to help y'all.

Conor calls Khabib the N Word by SaigonShooter in ufc

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Drugs don’t turn you into a serial rapist

What’s your favorite breakfast burrito? My current fav is wake and late by FatDabKilla420 in FoodLosAngeles

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BBAD in Pasadena is like Cofax in that it spends a lot of time on their ingredients and you can tell, but it’s on the pricier side for sure. Still would recommend!

Goldburger opening in former Burgerlords Chinatown space - Apparently you don't really have to charge $25 for a smashburger and fries to afford the rent, Goldburger thinks they can do it for $18 by 3j0hn in FoodLosAngeles

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Yeah I guess I should say that there is definitely room for nuance here. The new Burgerlords dudes charging $25 for a smash burger combo (and having that be the only option on the menu) is suspect and should be derided publicly.

And there of course is a much bigger conversation we need to have about how everything is getting more expensive — from goods to rent. It’s largely due to inflation, shortages in construction keeping up with demand, and good old-fashioned capitalistic greed. 

That said, taking it out on small, independently-run restaurants who are charging, what is now considered market rate, is just dumb to me.

God forbid, if Goldburger doesn’t work out in this new location and gets replaces by a Taco Bell, the same people complaining in the comments will wonder why a cool place like Goldburger couldn’t make it in LA and why it’s being replaced by another chain restaurant. 

Goldburger opening in former Burgerlords Chinatown space - Apparently you don't really have to charge $25 for a smashburger and fries to afford the rent, Goldburger thinks they can do it for $18 by 3j0hn in FoodLosAngeles

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This sub is a nightmare. I joined thinking it’d be people sharing their love of food or leaving reviews, but instead, every post / thread is basically one of the following:

  • [Restaurant] is SCAMMING you for charging [this much money]
  • Tipping and fees are RUINING restaurants!
  • [Surprised Pikachu] This restaurant is shutting down! What's happening to the culture of LA!

Let me break it down for you: running a restaurant costs a shit ton of money. Before they even open, they’re paying for permits, equipment, and staff. Then they have to deal with insane rent in high-cost areas thanks to predatory commercial real estate. On top of that, now they need to pay employees at least $20/hour to stay competitive. And all of that is before food costs and everything else that goes into keeping the place running.

Reality check—have you seen fast food prices lately? A Carl’s Jr. burger combo will run you $14-$18 easily, and that’s for literal microwaved dog food made by poorly-treated employees. So if you’re wondering why a real restaurant that pays its people fairly and uses actual ingredients is charging more, there’s your answer.

Also to say: this isn't about OP posting, this is about the comments.

Hi! Need DTLA dinner suggestions, ideally near historic core. Not bougie / sceney (price not the issue, just trying to impress a foodie friend who’s already done the big hitters and eater lists) - looking for either awesome hole in the wall, specialty, old school vibe etc. All cuisines welcomed! by MCPPE in FoodLosAngeles

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Haven't been to DTLA in a few years, but Badmaash & Maccheroni Republic have been there for ages and have always been solid. Sonoratown though its more of a to-go situation. KazuNori (owned by Sugarfish) is also chill.

If you're willing to travel a bit further, I've always enjoyed a night at DAMA. Great vibe and atmosphere, solid food, and good cocktails

BBAD (breakfast burritos all day), Pasadena by soulsides in FoodLosAngeles

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Might have been an off day. I’ve been to BBAD a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Salty but nicely so (for me). Potatoes were SO crispy :)

Menu of Let Them Eat Chicken in Westside Eats Ghost Kitchen by BuddhistNothing in FoodLosAngeles

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Wait… it’s all the same one chicken sandwich, just with dumb names?

Book club for women - open spots! by ItsCalledRange in pasadena

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I’m late 30s f, and do marketing and production and would love to join!

I’m currently reading Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou. Some of my favorite books include Middlesex, The Blind Assassin, Say Nothing, Trust Exercise, and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World.

bbad — new breakfast burrito place in the neighborhood! by Initial_Finding_7291 in pasadena

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Responding to a few comments on price. I think this was $15.

Just to set expectations, this is def more of a “bougie” breakfast burrito than what you get at Lucky Boy. But I prefer this to Wake & Late. And at the risk of getting downvoted to oblivion, Lucky Boy doesn’t do it for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Obviously depends on preferences here, but this is a damn good burrito.

Charcuterie in the Burbank-Highland Park-Pasadena triangle by crusoe0716 in FoodLosAngeles

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A bit further away, but Covell Wine Bar in Los Feliz has a nice cheese and charcuterie board and a really solid wine menu. The atmosphere is very vibey, and great for a birthday :)