Dessert has long been part of meal times, with some treats dating back far beyond what you'd think. Here are the desserts that have stood the test of time.

From bubbly spritzes to marinated olives, these aperitivo hours bring Italian flair to Los Angeles—no passport required.

The city is defined by the dishes that locals argue over, nonnas perfect, and chefs refuse to modernize. The ones that show up in tiny trattorias, spill onto streets from paper wrappers, or arrive at ...