<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en"><head><title>Food & Drink | gulp! ouch!!!</title><meta name="description" content="gulp! ouch!!!"><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0"><meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="https://gulpouch.com/logo/gulpouch.com.png"><link rel="canonical" href="https://gulpouch.com/"><link rel="icon" href="https://gulpouch.com/logo/gulpouch.com.png"><link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://gulpouch.com/logo/gulpouch.com.png"><link rel="preload stylesheet" href="https://gulpouch.com/s.css?1750364400" as="style" type="text/css" media="all"><link rel="preload" href="https://gulpouch.com/LFR.woff2" as="font" type="font/woff2" crossorigin><style>header{background:linear-gradient(to bottom right,#f6eedf,#ffd31d)}menu{background:#d63447}a{color:#d63447}footer{background:#d63447;border-top:8px solid #f57b51}aside{border-left:4px solid #f57b51}</style><script async src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-89LG106Y4Y'></script><script>window.dataLayer=window.dataLayer||[];function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}gtag('js',new Date());gtag('config','G-89LG106Y4Y');</script></head><body><header><div><a href="https://gulpouch.com" target="_top"><img src="https://gulpouch.com/logo/gulpouch.com.png" width="90" height="90" alt="Food & Drink"></a><a href="https://gulpouch.com"><span>Food & Drink</span></a></div><form role="search" method="get" id="searchform" class="searchform" action="https://gulpouch.com"><input type="search" name="s" placeholder="Search..."><button type="submit">🔍</button></form></header><menu><li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/ambitious-los-angeles/'>ambitious Los Angeles</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/lead-editor/'>Lead Editor</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/eater-los-angeles/'>Eater Los Angeles</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/matthew-kang/'>Matthew Kang</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/barbecue-restaurants-quarters/'>barbecue restaurants Quarters</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/mona-holmes/'>Mona Holmes</a></li> <li><a href='https://gulpouch.com/topic/editor-of-eater/'>Editor of Eater</a></li> </menu><main id='arch'><article id='a0'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/599/la-restaurants-closing-covid-strikes-and-rising-costs/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/la-restaurants-closing-covid-strikes-and-rising-costs.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='LA Restaurants Closing: COVID, Strikes, and Rising Costs'><h2>LA Restaurants Closing: COVID, Strikes, and Rising Costs</h2><p>Los Angeles restaurants face closures due to COVID-19 impacts, strikes, and rising operational costs. My 2 Cents, Shibumi, and others are shutting down despite accolades. 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Millennials still lead in alcohol consumption.</p><time datetime='2025-07-08'>8 Jul 2025</time></a></article><article id='a4'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/591/hottest-wings-challenge-fly-towns-fiery-delights/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/hottest-wings-challenge-fly-towns-fiery-delights.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Hottest Wings Challenge: Fly Towns’ Fiery Delights' loading='lazy'><h2>Hottest Wings Challenge: Fly Towns’ Fiery Delights</h2><p>Explore the fly towns' spiciest wings! 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Revolutionary War-themed decor and drinks, including Washington's spiced cherry brandy, immerse diners in history. </p><time datetime='2025-07-06'>6 Jul 2025</time></a></article><article id='a6'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/587/los-angeles-dining-hot-dogs-sandwiches-more/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/los-angeles-dining-hot-dogs-sandwiches-more.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Los Angeles Dining: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches & More!' loading='lazy'><h2>Los Angeles Dining: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches & More!</h2><p>Explore Los Angeles's diverse dining scene: from simple hot dogs at Walt's to gourmet sandwiches at Bread Head. Plus, Larchmont's people-watching and great drinks.</p><time datetime='2025-07-05'>5 Jul 2025</time></a></article><article id='a7'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/585/columbus-food-trucks-a-culinary-adventure-on-wheels/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/columbus-food-trucks-a-culinary-adventure-on-wheels.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Columbus Food Trucks: A Culinary Adventure on Wheels!' loading='lazy'><h2>Columbus Food Trucks: A Culinary Adventure on Wheels!</h2><p>Discover Columbus' vibrant food truck scene! From gourmet burgers to authentic Mexican, Italian, Filipino, and Vietnamese cuisine, these mobile kitchens offer diverse flavors and unique dining experiences. #foodtrucks #ColumbusFood</p><time datetime='2025-07-03'>3 Jul 2025</time></a></article><article id='a8'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/583/california-michelin-stars-2025-new-awardees-restaurants/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/california-michelin-stars-2025-new-awardees-restaurants.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='California Michelin Stars 2025: New Awardees & Restaurants' loading='lazy'><h2>California Michelin Stars 2025: New Awardees & Restaurants</h2><p>Michelin Guide 2025 awards stars to CA restaurants, promoting Providence & Somni to 3 stars. Ki Kim wins Young Chef Award. Several restaurants gain or lose stars, shaping California's fine dining landscape.</p><time datetime='2025-07-01'>1 Jul 2025</time></a></article><article id='a9'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/581/las-best-waterfront-restaurants-seafood-ocean-views/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/06/las-best-waterfront-restaurants-seafood-ocean-views.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='LA’s Best Waterfront Restaurants: Seafood & Ocean Views' loading='lazy'><h2>LA’s Best Waterfront Restaurants: Seafood & Ocean Views</h2><p>Discover 16 stunning waterfront restaurants in Los Angeles with Pacific Ocean views. Enjoy fresh seafood, beach vibes, and unforgettable dining experiences along Southern California's coastline.</p><time datetime='2025-06-30'>30 Jun 2025</time></a></article><article id='a10'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/579/michelin-guide-2025-la-gains-stars-restaurants-recognized/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/06/michelin-guide-2025-la-gains-stars-restaurants-recognized.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Michelin Guide 2025: LA Gains Stars, Restaurants Recognized' loading='lazy'><h2>Michelin Guide 2025: LA Gains Stars, Restaurants Recognized</h2><p>Michelin Guide 2025 awards Los Angeles restaurants, with Providence earning three stars. Restaurant Ki's chef Ki Kim wins Young Chef Award. Some restaurants lose stars, sparking debate about guide's focus.</p><time datetime='2025-06-28'>28 Jun 2025</time></a></article><article id='a11'><a href='https://gulpouch.com/577/gen-z-alcohol-consumption-trends-and-insights/'><hr><img src='https://gulpouch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/06/gen-z-alcohol-consumption-trends-and-insights.webp' width='309' height='206' alt='Gen Z Alcohol Consumption: Trends and Insights' loading='lazy'><h2>Gen Z Alcohol Consumption: Trends and Insights</h2><p>Gen Z alcohol consumption is rising, despite moderation trends. Data shows increased drinking among legal-age Gen Z consumers across key markets, driven by rising incomes, mirroring Millennial patterns. Temporary decline, not structural.</p><time datetime='2025-06-27'>27 Jun 2025</time></a></article></main><hr><nav><span aria-current="page" class="page-numbers current">1</span><a class="page-numbers" href="https://gulpouch.com/page/2/">2</a><a class="page-numbers" href="https://gulpouch.com/page/3/">3</a><a class="page-numbers" href="https://gulpouch.com/page/4/">4</a><span class="page-numbers dots">…</span><a class="page-numbers" href="https://gulpouch.com/page/25/">25</a><a class="next page-numbers" href="https://gulpouch.com/page/2/">»</a></nav><footer>Food & Drink © gulp! ouch!!!<br><a href="https://gulpouch.com/">Home</a> · <a href="https://gulpouch.com/archives/">Archive</a> · <a href="https://gulpouch.com/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a> · <a href="mailto:info@gulpouch.com">Contact</a></footer></body></html>
