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After 35 years, LA bakery Sweet Lady Jane shut down on New Year’s Day. It’s the latest local favorite to close, following the fate of Animal and Mohawk Bend.

Sweet Lady Jane: What drove the downfall of LA’s beloved bakery?

After 35 years, LA bakery Sweet Lady Jane shut down on New Year’s Day. It’s the latest local favorite to close, following the fate of Animal and Mohawk Bend.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist Mona Holmes reports on California's new food laws and how they might impact your dining experience.

New California food laws protect cottage industries and fast food workers

Journalist Mona Holmes reports on California's new food laws and how they might impact your dining experience.

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Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.

LA dining trends for 2024? Italian food, more outdoor eating

Food journalist Mona Holmes discusses how the LA restaurant scene fared in 2023 and anticipates dining trends for the new year.

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