From Sicily to La Jolla: Chef Accursio Lota’s Dora Ristorante Brings Coastal Soul to the Theatre District
By late afternoon, sunlight glances off the terracotta tiles along Scholars Drive, the faint hum of surf folding into the sound of silverware being set in a new dining room. Inside Dora Ristorante, Chef Accursio Lota adjusts a linen napkin, checks a plate’s edge, and smiles…
Hip And Hi-Fi: Sean Brock Opens Darling in West Hollywood
James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock launches Darling in the West Hollywood Design District, featuring a hi-fi listening lounge, daring cocktails, live-fire cooking, and a seasonal 12-item menu that includes Coho salmon, grilled bread, and a standout dry-aged steak burger…
Bohemian Blockbuster: LA Opera Revives Puccini’s “La Bohème”
LA Opera brings Puccini’s beloved La Bohème to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Nov. 22–Dec. 14, featuring Janai Brugger, Oreste Cosimo, and a warmly nostalgic Parisian production led by conductor Lina González-Granados…
Out For A Spin: Music Meets the Ice in Santa Monica and Pershing Square
ICE AT SANTA Monica and Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square downtown feature special music components this season. KUSC presents Classical Sundays Skate Sessions at both venues, immersing skaters in timeless classical…
Beyond The Spoken Word
Returning to the LA Phil this month, composer-conductor Matthias Pintscher explores the depths of human emotion through Ravel, Mozart, and his new work neharot. The music of Maurice Ravel spans two distinct worlds. Works like…
The Craft of Comfort: Inside the Nancy Silverton x Snibbs Collaboration
Late afternoon light filters through the front windows of Pizzeria Mozza, catching flecks of flour in the air like dust on film. Behind the counter, Nancy Silverton moves with the precision of someone who has spent decades…
Keely Cat-Wells: Redefining Representation and Making Space for Everyone
In Los Angeles, where innovation and storytelling intersect, Keely Cat-Wells has turned her lived experience into a blueprint for inclusion. The founder and CEO of Making Space—a talent acquisition and learning platform for Disabled…
Veterans Day in Los Angeles: 5 Ways to Honor, Reflect, and Celebrate Service
Every November, Los Angeles pauses to remember the men and women who’ve worn the uniform and carried the weight of service. Veterans Day here isn’t only about ceremony; it’s about connection. From seaside tributes to…
A Salute by the Sea: Veterans Day Returns to Redondo Beach
This Veterans Day, the sound of brass and the sweep of ocean wind will again converge at Veterans Park by theRedondo Pier, where the city gathers each year to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the…
Tartine Santa Monica Does Dinner: Where Fermentation Meets Romance
Tartine Santa Monica introduces dinner with its signature fermented pizza dough, salads, and savory plates served under the glow of string lights—a perfect spot for friends or a quiet date night…