One of Los Angeles’ most anticipated openings of 2023 is here, although thematically speaking, it’s not in L.A. at all. It’s nestled into the peaks and valleys of the Mushroom Kingdom, just next to ...

Cathy Chaplin is a former senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. When plans were initially hatched for Toadstool Cafe ...

Cathy Chaplin is a former senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. When Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios ...

No matter the koopa-related danger, Toad has always stood by the side of Mario, Luigi, and Peach with a cheery smile. Tested by everything from face-offs with Bowser to tracking treasures to 18 holes ...