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SoCal Bureau Chief
Farley Elliott
Farley Elliott is the SoCal Bureau Chief for SFGATE. Previously, he was the Senior Editor for Eater Los Angeles, covering food and culture around LA, and his work has also appeared in print, film, and television.

Stories By Farley Elliott

  • Los Angeles December 11, 2023
    Incredible sandwiches fly out of this impossibly small suburban Calif. stand
    Incredible sandwiches fly out of this impossibly small... At less than 200 square feet, this small sandwich spot packs a big flavor punch. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles December 9, 2023
    For once, Elon Musk might actually keep his word
    For once, Elon Musk might actually keep his word Musk has a history of not finishing projects. But this time, things look good. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles December 6, 2023
    From 'Star Wars' creators to Elon Musk, everybody buys something from here
    From 'Star Wars' creators to Elon Musk, everybody buys... From “Star Wars” creators to Elon Musk, everybody buys something from this place. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 24, 2023
    A quirky, retro party spot is hiding inside a private California airport
    A quirky, retro party spot is hiding inside a private... This cluttered, funky place is a retro lover’s paradise. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 20, 2023
    Beloved NY bagel shop scores its first-ever California location
    Some seriously famous NY bagels are coming to a Calif. suburb... It’s the first time this 50-year-old NY bagel chain has ever come to the West Coast. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 19, 2023
    Southern California’s historic Basque restaurant is a hidden road trip delight
    The oldest Basque restaurant in Southern Calif. is a road trip... The delicious, historic Centro Basco restaurant near LA remains a local favorite. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 15, 2023
    The ‘twisted sister’ to LA’s Rose Parade is basically just for locals
    The ‘twisted sister’ to LA’s Rose Parade is basically just for... This quirky California tradition has no equal. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 10, 2023
    Regrettably, the $26 chicken tenders at LA grocery cult Erewhon are actually good
    California's trendiest chicken tenders are worth the insane price The LA grocery store famous for celebrity clientele does serve good food on occasion. Farley Elliott
  • Travel November 7, 2023
    Largest green space in Los Angeles named to Fodor's 'No List 2024'
    Largest green space in LA named to Fodor's 'No List 2024' One of California’s newest national monuments has landed on a no-travel list. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles November 3, 2023
    California's biggest dumpling restaurant sparks massive drama in Los Angeles
    California's biggest dumpling restaurant sparks huge drama in LA World-renowned dumpling chain Din Tai Fung just sparked serious LA dumpling drama. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 27, 2023
    LA guy goes viral for ordering 'scooped, gluten-free bagel' at NYC shop
    Calif. guy roasted online for ‘scooped, gluten-free bagel’... A Los Angeles fashion industry CEO is getting roasted online for his breakfast order. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 27, 2023
    A giant party will shut down California's oldest freeway this weekend
    A giant party will shut down California's oldest freeway this... America’s first freeway is being taken over by pedestrians this weekend Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 27, 2023
    For unknown reasons, McDonald's continues to allow this California homage to exist
    For unknown reasons, McDonald's continues to allow this Calif.... The site of the first McDonald's is now a weird collection of memorabilia. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 24, 2023
    At In-N-Out's 75-year bash, reclusive owner Lynsi Snyder was suddenly everywhere
    At In-N-Out's 75-year bash, reclusive owner Lynsi Snyder was... In-N-Out fans showed up by the thousands for the chain’s 75th anniversary party. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 19, 2023
    This Italian sandwich shop creates a frenzy wherever it goes. Now it's coming to California.
    A world-famous sandwich shop is finally coming to California Florence, Italy’s All’Antico Vinaio is set to make its West Coast debut in LA. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 15, 2023
    LA’s Hollywood sign used to actually have a swimming pool
    The Hollywood sign used to have its own swimming pool The world-famous Los Angeles Hollywood sign once boasted a real swimming pool, complete with bikini models and TV shows. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 12, 2023
    Frazier Park, the tiny SoCal snow town where the $1.8B lottery ticket was sold
    The tiny SoCal snow town where the $1.8B lottery ticket was sold  Frazier Park, a small mountain town with less than 3,000 people, may be home to California’s newest billionaire. Farley Elliott
  • Los Angeles October 11, 2023
    How a beloved New York pizza place ended up in the California suburbs
    This Calif. suburb is suddenly challenging NY for pizza supremacy Hundred-year-old Staten Island restaurant Denino's Pizzeria has quietly expanded west, landing a new location in suburban Thousand Oaks, California. Farley Elliott