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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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It’s not hard to understand why Los Angeles has spawned some of the most phenomenal Korean food outside of Korea.

The Best Korean Restaurants in LA for Tofu Stews and Knife-Cut Noodles

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A couple of years ago, the legendary Powell’s Books in Portland released a perfume designed to evoke the smell of a bookstore.

The Best New Bookstores in LA are Curated, Specific, and Personal

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Drink

Though Angelenos like to imagine all of Orange County as one grouchy, pompous, conservative next-door neighbor, the area is not a monolith.

Your Essential Guide to the Best Breweries in Orange County

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February is here, and with that comes the annual month dedicated to promoting awareness and recognition of the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans to society.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in LA

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Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations across Asia and the Asian diaspora.

The Ultimate Guide to Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

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Just a few hours north of Los Angeles at the tip of Santa Barbara County, the hidden gem of the Santa Maria Valley is nestled into California’s Central Coast.

5 Reasons to Drive to The Santa Maria Valley, California

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For 51 weeks of the year, Pasadena is a quiet city attached to the northeast side of LA, with old money institutions and also more diversity than many people assume.

The 14 Best Things to Do in Pasadena 

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Entertainment

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You don’t usually pop into a warehouse in the fancy part of Melrose expecting to be brutally roasted, but unless you happen to be as acutely observant as Daniel Craig’s master detective Benoit Blanc, that’s exactly what you’re going to get at Netflix’s new Glass Onion: A Knives Out Experience.

Solve Puzzles Like Benoit Blanc at the Free 'Knives Out' Escape Room in West Hollywood

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For years, the cell phone has been the mortal enemy of the in-stadium experience professional, a needy pocket gremlin crying out for attention in between—and often during—live sports action.

The LA Rams Unveil New Interactive Augmented Reality at SoFi Stadium 

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Ready to skip the big-box stores and shop small?

Where to Shop Small in LA

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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You’re gonna want Kevin Li at your party.

Step Behind the Curtain of LA's Famed Magic Castle

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It’s been 25 years since Tupac was tragically shot and killed in Las Vegas, but his legacy has only grown.

Things To Do In Los Angeles

The Best Korean Restaurants in LA for Tofu Stews and Knife-Cut Noodles

Try some of the most phenomenal Korean food outside of Korea.

The Best New Bookstores in LA are Curated, Specific, and Personal

Discover a new favorite book, join a book club, and maybe even do some karaoke at the new wave of LA bookshops.

Your Essential Guide to the Best Breweries in Orange County

All the greatest IPAs, pilsners, sours, and stouts in the OC.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in LA

All the best ways to honor, celebrate, learn about, and connect with Southern California’s vibrant Black history and culture.

The Ultimate Guide to Lunar New Year in Los Angeles

The best ways to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, from luxurious dinners to street fairs and retail therapy.

5 Reasons to Drive to The Santa Maria Valley, California

Head to California’s Central Coast for wine tasting, hiking, iconic barbecue, and warm hospitality

The 14 Best Things to Do in Pasadena

The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl are great, but here’s all the wine, food, hiking, and history for the other 364 days

Solve Puzzles Like Benoit Blanc at the Free 'Knives Out' Escape Room in West Hollywood

Netflix has transformed a WeHo warehouse into a Grecian estate-style experience to celebrate Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' coming to Netflix December 23.

The LA Rams Unveil New Interactive Augmented Reality at SoFi Stadium

The ARound app lets you watch the game in a whole new way, with custom Rams minigames and animations.

Where to Shop Small in LA

From queer-owned retail shops to Black-owned body care and everything in between, there are plenty of ways to support LA’s small business owners.

Step Behind the Curtain of LA's Famed Magic Castle

The Gothic wonderland may itself never change, but its members will.

Tupac’s Letters Serve as Inspiration Behind a New Southern Kitchen in Downtown LA

Powamekka Cafe brings the late rapper’s vision to life at LA Live, with gumbo, meatloaf, and Tupac’s own words and writing.