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Feb. 5, 2026 2:47 p.m.
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)
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.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Feb. 5, 2026 12:31 p.m.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.
By Reid Sperisen, Bettina Wu, Eleanor Meyers, Paige Kun, and Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Feb. 3, 2026 1:12 p.m.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.
By Presley Liu
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Feb. 2, 2026 7:19 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Mandi House provides a home for Yemeni cuisine in Westwood
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 1:08 a.m.
Mandi House simmers Yemeni tradition into Westwood’s dining scene by mixing community, craft and culture.
Since opening in March 2024, Mandi House has become a gathering place for local families and UCLA students to converse over shared dishes, said owner Faris Alqabass.
By Presley Liu
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Feb. 2, 2026 1:34 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Pinches Tacos brings flavors, sense of community to Westwood food scene
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 4:03 p.m.
Westwood’s Pinches Tacos offers more than just a pinch of flavor to customers.
Miguel Anaya and his brothers opened Pinches Tacos’ Westwood location almost 10 years ago, after opening the original Pinches Tacos on Sunset Boulevard 18 years ago.
By Paige Kun
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Feb. 1, 2026 4:21 p.m.Second Take: Classic literature finds new life in film in an increasingly online age
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m.
Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you.
In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
By Julia Kinion
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Jan. 27, 2026 1:08 p.m.Book Preview: Winter reads bring thematically rich novels from returners and debut writers alike
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 8:02 p.m.
Readers will find the perfect books to cuddle up at home with this winter.
As the weather grows colder, it only becomes more enticing to stay at home, bundled up against a fireplace with a spellbinding book.
By Reid Sperisen, Alexis Coffee, Caitlin Brockenbrow, and Julia Kinion
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