Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. Every year I look forward to shaved ice season (which, if I’m being honest, is almost year round in Los Angeles).

Homemade ice cream, any way you like it, any time you want it: In other words, living the dream. But not all dreams are meant to come true, at least in the way you expect. In the quest for ice cream ...

The term “Ice Water Hack” has taken over wellness forums, TikTok trends, and YouTube routines in 2025 – and for good reason. This seemingly simple habit of drinking cold water immediately upon waking ...