Santa Monica Muse
Chef Fardad Khayami’s Muse in Malibu blends French finesse with California freshness. The 35-seat Art Deco gem offers dishes like cherry tomato tart, brioche with Bordier butter, and Santa Barbara black cod—plus desserts by his brother, Nikdad…
Mind-Boggling Brilliance
Award-winning playwright Jake Broder’s UnRavelled explores the connection between composer Maurice Ravel and biologist Anne Adams—two artists linked by frontotemporal dementia. Playing Oct. 17–19 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills…
Immigrant are American Stories
Three acclaimed playwrights—Jocelyn Bioh, Rudi Goblen, and Lloyd Suh—bring immigrant experiences to life on major SoCal stages this fall, from West African hair braiders to Nicaraguan brothers and Asian women of the 1970s…
The Program: Mark your calendar for these October 2025 SoCal Performances*
Explore the best concerts and stage productions across California this October 2025—from Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Add in Dudamel’s final performances for the LA Phil and other standout performances, and the month promises a rich mix of theater, music and culture worth planning around…
The Ki Of Life: New Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has already earned a Michelin star
Restaurant Ki in Little Tokyo has earned a Michelin star in under a year. Chef Ki Kim’s one-seating-per-night tasting menu blends Korean traditions with modern techniques, featuring standout dishes like octopus, ramen with crab…
Spring Fever Pitch: Essential Seasonal Happenings From Baseball to Botanicals
Spring Happenings in San Diego, from baseball to botanicals. Check out activities in Petco Park where the San Diego Padres take on the Atlanta Braves for the Home Opener, Balboa Park in Spring Bloom, a cars showcase at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and more…
The Ultimate Guide to LA’s Must-Visit Museums in 2025
Los Angeles is a city of endless stories, and its museums are where they come to life. From world-class art collections and cinematic history to scientific wonders and cultural heritage, these institutions offer a window into creativity, discovery, and the past that shapes the present…
Top 10 New San Diego Restaurants to Watch in the Year Ahead
Dining your way through San Diego is an always delicious, but sometimes daunting, endeavor, with so many diverse destinations countywide. To help narrow down the list a little, we’ve rounded up 10 new restaurants—featured in no particular order—all opened in 2024, that have our…
Experience South East Asian Flavors at Star Leaf in Pasadena
Star Leaf, an award-winning restaurant group founded in 2011 by visionary restaurateur Ruth Lin, has made a grand entrance into the United States. Known for its award-winning dining experiences across 43 locations in Asia, Star Leaf has chosen the beloved Playhouse Village of Pasadena for its first US location. This new establishment promises to bring a taste…
LA’s Best Family-Friendly Restaurants
Stuffy waiters, unfamiliar dishes, glaring patrons–eating out with the family isn’t always easy, and doing it while traveling can be downright disastrous. Knowing where to dine is key, especially in a city as sprawling and diverse as L.A…