Classical Centennial: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Turns 100

How does one orchestrate a 100th anniversary celebration for a cultural institution like the Los Angeles Philharmonic? By Vicki Arkoff With a 2018/2019 season filled with an all-star lineup of […]
A Bite of the Big Apple: New York Chefs Embrace L.A.

After decades of dismissing Los Angeles as unworthy, New York chefs and restaurateurs are rushing here to participate in the city’s hot dining scene. By Roger Grody The respective food […]
Inside Lamb’s Players Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Pat Launer. Indeed, it is a Silver Jubilee. Revered troupe Lamb’s Players Theatre is celebrating the 25th year in its beautiful Coronado home with a cabaret production whimsically called […]
STK San Diego Lives Up to the Hype

By Cole Casey. Is it a chic, sexy lounge with theatrical lighting, a sultry vibe and a DJ spinning house music? Or, is it a world-class steakhouse featuring 10 cuts […]
All About Agave: 9 New Favorite Mexican Restaurants in San Diego

The city’s latest crop of restaurants marry tequila, mezcal and more with refined Mexican fare. Here are nine of our new favorite Mexican restaurants in San Diego.  It’s no […]
The Epicenter of Flavor

Can we finally just agree that Los Angeles is the most exciting food city in the country right now? Thanks to a year of huge new restaurant openings (as well […]
O.C. Dining Guide: 3 New Restaurants in Irvine

The world’s first Hello Kitty Grand Cafe has opened at Irvine Spectrum Center, going beyond the rose-gold bow headbands and hot mini matcha doughnuts out front to reservations-only experiences in […]
L.A. Restaurant Design as Eclectic as the City Itself

The prime examples demonstrate how the physical environment of where you eat can be as meaningful as the menu. By Roger Grody. Environment can have a profound effect on how […]
Holiday Flying Canuck Cocktail

It’s cocktail season and we’re serving a Canadian twist on a traditional holiday cocktail. The Holiday Flying Canuck Cocktail is inspired by the Flying Dutchman. The Canuck version has an […]
Where to Dine Out New Year’s Eve in Orange County

From Italian feasts and ocean views to masquerades and midnight toasts, check out our list of top Orange County New Year’s Eve dining destinations. Edited by Laura Okey. A&O […]