The BruinLife food section’s favorite bites of the year, from everyone and all over.
Emily Hsi
Emily Hsi
Emily is a second-year English and communications student and considers writing, reading and eating to be the most important parts of one's day. When not scoping out new spots in Los Angeles on Google Maps, she can be found talking about how her study abroad in Singapore "changed her life," fighting in a Ticketmaster queue or chatting with her friends in cafes.
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Neighborly Brentwood – Long-awaited, where’s the hype
by Reem Almarei & Emily Hsiby Reem Almarei & Emily HsiBrentwood has sure been expanding its business with more doors opening than one can track. Amongst their most recent openings …
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A celebration of the local culinary scene comes together at The Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles
by Emily Hsi & Reem Almareiby Emily Hsi & Reem AlmareiThe Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles is where aspiring food critics and purveyors of the city’s top spots can experience it …
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Chicha San Chen makes their west side debut in Sawtelle
by Emily Hsi & Victoria Luby Emily Hsi & Victoria LuOne of Taiwan’s biggest boba names is now here in Sawtelle, just 20 minutes from UCLA’s campus.
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BagelFest West 2026 was everything bagel lovers could ask for with 16 different bites, merch and industry insight.
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Liu’s Cafe brings a little bit of home to Westwood
by Emily Hsi, Emily Dean & Caroline Ginby Emily Hsi, Emily Dean & Caroline GinFrom Koreatown to Westwood, Liu’s is now offering affordable Taiwanese food right at UCLA’s doorstep.