Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row | Freedom of the Press News
The new chair of Hong Kong’s leading media professional group has said she lost her job at The Wall Street Journal after she refused her…
Taming ‘The Bear’: What Alice Waters could teach chef Carmy
Announcing this year’s Restaurant of the Year and Gold Award, plus this weekend’s Mr. Beef pop-up and more Chicago eating, how climate change is moving…
Burgers, ice cream, oyster bars and great patios: What and where to eat in L.A. this summer
“The drive itself is one of the most breathtaking in the region,” my colleague Stephanie Breijo begins when describing her destination, Cafe on 27 in…
10 of L.A.’s best Persian dishes, from kebabs to spiced cookies
On an early evening in mid-March, I relaxed into a dinner that has become an annual tradition.The meal — celebrating Nowruz, the ancient rite of…
Why I skipped the line at Something About Her for an easier lunch
I thought I might, but then I couldn’t. So I went elsewhere and had a rewarding, far easier meal. That about sums up lunch a…
Once the pride of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific becomes government’s punchbag | Aviation
Hong Kong, China – For decades, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways (CPA) stood as a proud symbol of the city’s international status and an exemplar…
Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons | Financial Markets
City leader John Lee says move will strengthen competitiveness of the Asian financial hub. Hong Kong is set to end its decades-long practice of shutting…
World’s No. 3 restaurant chef speaks out
A 21st century French chef, L.A. Taco’s Taco Madness, a Juneteenth bake sale, yakitori in Vegas, ube everywhere and Steph Curry’s favorite popcorn. I’m Laurie…
Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK | Politics News
The six, including former legislator Nathan Law, are also banned from any business dealings and financial transactions. Hong Kong has cancelled the passports of six…
Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’ | Courts News
Hong Kong has hit back at a British judge who announced his resignation from the territory’s top court last week and expressed concern that the…
L.A. love at World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Vegas
To reach the shop serving the best cup of coffee within walking distance of my hotel, I left my room around 8:30 a.m. and rode…
New York museum ‘keeps memories alive’ 35 years after Tiananmen crackdown | History News
New York City – When Zhou Fengsuo last saw the mimeograph machine, he was running for his life as the tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square…
Hong Kong court finds 14 of 16 democracy activists guilty of subversion | Courts News
BREAKINGBREAKING, This is a breaking news story. More details to follow. A Hong Kong court has found 14 of 16 activists and politicians guilty of…
After joint 108 years on remand, Hong Kong 47 face security trial verdict | Courts News
A verdict is finally looming in Hong Kong’s longest running and largest national security trial of 47 pro-democracy legislators and political activists, with the defendants…
Hong Kong charges six people under new national security law | Politics News
Police arrest the group for seditious social media posts under the much criticised law. Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested six people accused of…
In pricey Hong Kong, residents flock to China for cheaper dining, shopping | Economy
Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong resident Mimi Lau regularly heads to Shenzhen to grab a meal with friends or go shopping in one of…
The real Michelin meals behind Ruth Reichl’s ‘Paris Novel’
Many of Ruth Reichl’s decadent eating scenes in “The Paris Novel” were based on real meals she reported on for the L.A. Times. Plus, L.A.’s…
Your next L.A. taco destination should be Tacos La Carreta in Whittier
Peering over the counter at Tacos La Carreta in Whittier, I watch the cook in front of the comal assemble chorreadas — one of the…
Los Angeles’ best mom-approved chilaquiles
Happy Mother’s Day weekend. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this week’s Tasting Notes.Sometimes Mom really does know best An order…
Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory to Hong Kong | Hong Kong Protests News
Ruling also means the song can no longer be disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms. An appeals court in Hong Kong has banned a popular…