Things to Do for the Holidays and New Year’s in Los Angeles
December in Los Angeles brings a full spectrum of seasonal experiences, from large-scale light installations and immersive holiday walks to neighborhood theaters and open-air markets. New Year’s Eve shifts the tone, with the city offering everything from formal dining rooms…
Artistry Underfoot: Ben Soleimani’s Luxury Rugs in Los Angeles
Rugmaker Ben Soleimani threads his way through Los Angeles with museum-quality Persian treasures and bold expressions of modern design…
Oh My Darling: Sean Brock’s Hi-Fi Dining Experience in West Hollywood
Darling in West Hollywood: Greatness emerges when passion and creativity collide. SEAN BROCK’S EXPERIENCE at a listening lounge in Japan unleashed a new passion: He had noticed the connection between music and dining, how sounds and flavors together triggered memories. Now, one ponders the fascinating relationship of food, time and place when dining at his new…
Blitzen’s Returns: Omni Los Angeles Launches a Holiday Pop-Up Worth Counting Down To
When the calendar flips toward the final stretch of the year, Downtown Los Angeles finds its own signal that the season has officially arrived: Blitzen’s, the Omni’s over-the-top holiday pop-up bar built inside the Noe Bar lounge. From now through January 2, the space trades its usual sleek profile for a full Christmas takeover…
Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Los Angeles 2025
Thanksgiving Weekend in Los Angeles arrives with its own rhythm—lighter traffic, cooler evenings and a city full of people balancing family time with the impulse to get out and move. It’s the rare long weekend where neighborhoods feel open again, museum lines shrink and holiday…
11 Last-Minute San Diego Thanksgiving Dining Ideas for 2025
Don’t feel like cooking for Thanksgiving this year? Check out our holiday roundup of last-minute dining options available around San Diego…
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…
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…
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…
Keeping the Fire Burning: Maple Block Meat Co. Marks 10 Years of Smoke, Community, and Celebration
The scent hits first—oak smoke and caramelized ribs curling through the air on a crisp October afternoon in Culver City. You follow the crowd toward Maple Block Meat Co., where picnic tables are being set, taps are flowing, and someone’s…