Food + Drink

Levain Bakery cookies

The Women Behind the Cookie: Levain Brings Its Legacy to Venice

In 1995, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, two best friends with a shared passion for bread and fitness, opened a small bakery on New York City’s Upper West Side. They didn’t set out to start a cookie empire—they just wanted to make great…

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the Habit bar and grill Avocado Wedges

Inside the Habit: How Avocado Wedges Are Rocking the Menu, One Crunch at a Time

At Habit Burger & Grill, avocado isn’t an afterthought—it’s a headline act. Born in Santa Barbara, a place where sun, surf, and California produce collide, the Habit has long celebrated its West Coast roots by showcasing the avocado…

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Wife and the Somm restaurant

Wife and the Somm: Where Food, Wine and Storytelling Meet in Glassell Park

Nestled in Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a love story between food, wine, and the joy of gathering. Led by Christy and Chris Lucchese, the husband-and-wife duo who left the film industry to create a space….

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Trattoria Amici interior

Trattoria Amici Returns: A Refined Italian Revival at The Americana at Brand

A Reimagined Classic with a Timeless Soul, there’s something special about dining at The Americana at Brand—a mix of elegance and energy, where people congregate and the glow of string lights create a scene straight out of an…

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red roses Valentine’s Day

Where to Go for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles: Romance, Food and Lovely Experiences

Los Angeles isn’t just a city; it’s a mood, a sprawling canvas of golden sunsets, neon-lit nights, and hidden corners where romance lingers in the air. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a lavish candlelit dinner, a rooftop toast under the stars, or a sunset escape by the coast, the city delivers in ways only….

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Settecento Italian restaurant inside

Settecento: Downtown LA’s Newest Italian Jewel Brings Old-World Charm with a Modern Soul

Los Angeles is a city of reinvention—where old meets new, where cultures collide, and where the culinary landscape is as dynamic as the skyline. And on a crisp January night, with the glow of Downtown LA’s high-rises reflecting in the pavement, I found myself walking into…

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