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Inglewood restaurant Serving Spoon receives 2026 James Beard Award

Inglewood restaurant Serving Spoon receives 2026 James Beard Award

Published by Sam Flores

The Serving Spoon, a family-owned diner and beloved Inglewood staple for over 40 years, has been recognized with the America’s Classics award by the James Beard Foundation. Founded in 1983 by Harold E. Sparks, the Serving Spoon has long been known for its classic Southern breakfast plates in a welcoming space that feels like home for the Black community in Los Angeles. Since 1998, the America’s Classics distinction has highlighted “independently owned restaurants with timeless appeal,” according to the James Beard Foundation. The Serving Spoon was named alongside six other cultural and historic culinary pillars across the country, including the first Chinese restaurant in Kingston, N.Y., and an over 100-year-old Omaha steakhouse. Previous California winners include San Francisco-based Burmese restaurant Mandalay in 2024 and Vietnamese noodle shop Pho 79 in Garden Grove in 2019. Notable Los Angeles awardees include Mexican-American stalwart Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks in 2022; Philippe the Original in 1999, known for the French Dip sandwich; the historic Langer’s Deli in 2001; and Mexican restaurant Yuca’s in 2005. The James Beard Foundation …

A guide to Inglewood, California: What to do, see and eat

A guide to Inglewood, California: What to do, see and eat

Published by Sam Flores

Peer out the window on a descending flight into LAX and, like with those old Magic Eye posters, the vague concrete sprawl of the city starts coming into focus as recognizable landmarks. The giant doughnut atop Randy’s. The sprawling 405 freeway. The silver horn-shaped stadium that gleams in the daylight and beams “SoFi” at night. Get to know Los Angeles through the places that bring it to life. From restaurants to shops to outdoor spaces, here’s what to discover now. For visitors, Inglewood is their introduction to L.A. and perhaps the West Coast. For Angelenos, it’s the final sign of a safe journey home. Once marked by its convenience to the airport and the Forum that first opened in 1967, Inglewood has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, a result of new and projected developments. SoFi Stadium, home of the L.A. Rams and L.A. Chargers, might have had a tepid start when it opened in 2020 during the pandemic, but it’s now in full swing after hosting Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s world tours this …

The best places to drink near SoFi Stadium and Inglewood

The best places to drink near SoFi Stadium and Inglewood

Published by Sam Flores

Across the street from SoFi Stadium and next door to the still-under-construction Intuit Dome, Cork & Batter is a three-story sports lounge with TVs throughout, including a vibey rooftop with fire pits and a hip-hop soundtrack. Thanks to the location, this spot is often busy and it’s best to make a reservation, especially if you want to enjoy the view from the roof. There’s a menu of standard bar fare and a full bar including creative cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle and a beer list. You’ll see plenty of tables ordering colorful margarita “trees;” with four bottles of Patron perched on a vertical hanger and filled with flavors like watermelon, prickly pear, white peach and tamarind, each tree runs $69. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., with the margarita tree discounted to $65, individual margaritas priced at $9, a bucket of five beers for $25 and a beer and a shot for $16, plus additional food and drink deals. Show more Show less Source link