Gamers have the perfect escape for the cold this winter. As the air continues to stay chilly, it only becomes more enticing to curl up at home on the couch playing an exciting video game. Read more...
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February 10, 2:09 pm
Restaurant Preview: International dining standouts to open new locations in LA this winter
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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February 8, 8:55 pm
Way Home Coffee offers quiet alternative to caffeine-saturated Westwood cafe scene
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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February 5, 2:47 pm
Flavors of Westwood: ‘Slop bowls’ reflect college students’ desire for customizable, fast-paced food
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)
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February 5, 12:31 pm
Flavors of Westwood: Exploring the most delicious matcha spots near UCLA
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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February 4, 3:45 pm
Flavors of Westwood: Westwood fast food fuels UCLA friendships
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)
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February 3, 1:12 pm
Flavors of Westwood: Bella Pita serves healthy Mediterranean food founded on family, nostalgia
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)