Nancy Luna, otherwise known as the Fast Food Maven at the OC Register, has developed a true appreciation for tomatoes in the midst of the latest food recall. A recent trip to El Pollo Loco inspired this realization: The torta-inspired meal was supposed to include pico de gallo. But, the chain had to debut the sandwich without the fresh salsa. Other fresh-Mex chains that have removed raw tomatoes from foods include Taco Mesa, Tacos &......

At 21 years old, less than two months new to town, living in my cousin’s back room in the deep valley, making love to a Thomas Guide every night, with zero frame of reference for my situation, I embark on a film career. My first break, an independent film, hires me to be their production secretary. What’s that? I don’t know either. Here’s what I do know. The production office is at 6th and Alameda......

It’s that time of year again, when I log online to check my bank account and realize that Grandma’s gift (a holiday sweater of course) has put me in the red, the holidays have overdrawn me once again, and I still need to fill my gas tank and buy toilet paper… This morning, as my tired eyes focused on that measly number, I had a thought -- besides standing on Hollywood Boulevard, what is......

The Good Aurelight & Shakespeare (the Reggae DJs) Hearts Challenger Red Line Proximity/Public Transit Access Big Carnival Slide The Music, duh The Bad Old Fashion Lemonade never tasted so watery El Pollo Loco being the best Veggie/Vegan Food Choices People who drove who could have taken the Red Line, 2, 4 or other bus lines or bikes $35,000 of city fees waived and no "thank yous" to the city by the MCs or other......

LAist has nothing against fast food and the cholesterol-clogged arteries it produces simply because, well, it tastes damn good. But the recent trend of two fast-food powerhouses (in reality, one taking over another for their lack of success) joining forces and combining under one roof makes us question which food items are safe to eat. Take the Carl's Jr./Green Burrito merger. All across the country, where Carl's Jr. and/or the Green Burrito once stood......