Costa Mesa Welcomes Highball and Naisho Omakase, A Dual Concept Rooted in Japanese Craft and Intention

On a stretch of Bristol Street already defined by polished dining rooms and steady foot traffic, a quieter kind of opening is taking shape. On March 23, 2026, Costa Mesa gains two concepts that don’t compete for attention—they pull you in…
Women in Whisky at The Maybourne Beverly Hills: Jackson McCrea and Lodestar Residency

In Beverly Hills, where late evenings settle into quiet conversations and polished glassware, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is marking Women’s History Month with a focused shift inside The Whisky Bar. The hotel’s “Women in Whisky”…
Genghis Cohen on Fairfax: How a 42-Year-Old LA Institution Found Its Footing Again

On Fairfax Avenue, where neon still hums against late-night traffic and old habits die slow, Genghis Cohen is no longer reopening—it’s alive again. The restaurant settled into its temporary home at 448 N. Fairfax last year, and in the months…
St. Patrick’s Day Los Angeles 2026: 8 Last-Minute Places to Visit

St. Patrick’s Day arrives fast, and for those making last-minute plans across Los Angeles, the city still offers no shortage of places to step into the celebration. From historic Irish pubs pouring Guinness since early morning to walkable street gatherings and waterfront parties carrying into…
Barbie Birthday Wish Smoothie at Erewhon Debuts in Los Angeles

Barbie celebrates her birthday with the new Birthday Wish Smoothie at Erewhon. The limited-time Los Angeles collaboration supports the Barbie Dream Gap Project and runs till April 8…
One Perfect Day in L.A.: From Morning Coffee to the Golden Hour, Experience the City Like A Local

March in Los Angeles brings a more relaxed tempo. The morning air is still crisp and cherry blossoms begin to bloom. To do L.A. like a local isn’t about cramming in every landmark or tourist stop, it’s about slowing down and moving at your own pace. Enjoy a long, leisurely brunch…
From Scratch on Peacock: David Moscow’s Food Journey Starts Long Before the Plate

For many audiences, David Moscow will always be remembered as the young Josh Baskin in Big or David Jacobs in Newsies. But in 2026, Moscow’s creative focus has shifted far from the movie set. With the unscripted travel and food…
Nowruz at UCLA: “Light Always Prevails” Celebrates Renewal and Women’s Voices at Royce Hall

As Los Angeles welcomes the arrival of spring, Farhang Foundation marks Nowruz with a citywide celebration rooted in renewal, artistry, and the enduring power of women’s voices. This year’s signature event, “Light Always Prevails,” takes place Sunday, March 8…
Level 8 Lunar New Year Night Market: A One-Night Culinary Takeover in Downtown Los Angeles

On Thursday, February 26, the top floor of Downtown Los Angeles shifts tone. Elevators open to lantern light, rising basslines, and the scent of live fire and truffle in the air. For one night only, Level 8 transforms its eight-venue playground into a progressive Lunar New Year…
West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza Reopens as a Living Landmark

On a sunlit afternoon in Santa Monica, boards hit concrete again at the newly refurbished West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza — not as a relic of skate lore, but as a renewed public space shaped by the very community that fought to preserve it…