{"id":450347,"date":"2026-09-01T22:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T22:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/450347\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T22:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T22:00:10","slug":"new-restaurants-and-pop-ups-to-try-in-los-angeles-in-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/450347\/","title":{"rendered":"New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles in September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>School may be back in session, but summer temperatures are still holding strong in Los Angeles. Beat the heat with silken <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-shaved-ice-desserts-los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shaved ice<\/a> and <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-frozen-cocktails-alcohol-free-slushies-los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">frozen cocktails<\/a> from some of L.A.\u2019s best bars, or remind yourself why living in one of the world\u2019s best food cities is worth the occasional furnace-like weather by eating your way through <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-breakfast-burritos-los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">critic-approved breakfast burritos<\/a> and <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-hot-dogs-los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">classic hot dog stands<\/a>. Watching your wallet? Order a <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-adult-happy-hour-meals-los-angeles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">discounted burger and drink combo<\/a> during <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/list\/best-happy-hour-guide-los-angeles-new-and-affordable\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">happy hour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Record-breaking temperatures have impacted our local food supply, so make it a priority to visit your local farmers market to snag the <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/newsletter\/2026-08-07\/california-mango-season\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">last ripe mangoes<\/a> and other summer fruit. If you\u2019re looking for recipe ideas, try cooking editor Cody Reiss\u2019 easily customizable <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/recipe\/perfect-summer-fruit-salad\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chaotic fruit salad<\/a>, and use the leftovers for a <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Da5mE3ckums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">refreshing summer spritz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>September also marks the beginning of spooky season, with local theme park Universal Studios Hollywood launching its annual <a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/food\/story\/2026-08-26\/universal-studios-hollywood-halloween-horror-nights-food-preview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween Horror Nights<\/a> with a new slate of haunted houses and food vendors inspired by recent horror blockbusters, TV shows and games. One of the region\u2019s scariest Halloween events kicks off on Sept. 3.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading for even more dining ideas this month, including the relaunch of a Koreatown pocha with a new menu, a new neighborhood destination in Pacific Palisades and a Friday fish fry in West Adams.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"School may be back in session, but summer temperatures are still holding strong in Los Angeles. 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