Mark Okuda News Today

A brutal year for Los Angeles restaurants saw dozens of closings across the city. Inflation, actors' and writers' strikes and higher rent, utilities and labor costs all were cited.

Community members in the Cuyama Valley have united against water-guzzling corporate growers over their legal tactics and “unsustainable” practices.

Plus, Middle Eastern cuisine from a "Top Chef," pan-Asian soft serve further sweetens Arcadia, a hidden French wine bar debuts in the Arts District, Cookbook launches a cafe, and more.

Plus, Middle Eastern cuisine from a "Top Chef," pan-Asian soft serve further sweetens Arcadia, a hidden French wine bar debuts in the Arts District, Cookbook launches a cafe, and more.

In this week’s newsletter: A California company thinks its cell-cultured tuna may be the way to enioy fish – without the fish

Plus, don’t miss the LA County Fair, new treats from Sweet Lady Jane, and more

The owner of the Joint talks seafood, preservation and a sprawling new facility that will bring dry-aged fish to the masses.

The owner of the Joint talks seafood, preservation and a sprawling new facility that will bring dry-aged fish to the masses.

Served nearly everywhere to sushi lovers, whether or not we should be eating bluefin tuna still is still hotly debated among consumers and conservation experts alike.

Plus, Pizzana expands, big brewery changes, Brothers Sushi heads to the Westside and more.