Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen Launch: Where Star Power Meets Pantry Reinvention
Glen Powell isn’t just flying fighter jets anymore or chasing tornado storms—he’s redefining what belongs in your pantry. On a fun Los Angeles night that felt more like a summer block party than a brand launch, the actor-producer hosted a soirée to introduce his new food brand…
The Women Behind the Cookie: Levain Brings Its Legacy to Venice
In 1995, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, two best friends with a shared passion for bread and fitness, opened a small bakery on New York City’s Upper West Side. They didn’t set out to start a cookie empire—they just wanted to make great…
Gaslamp’s Go-To Game Room Swings Into Baseball Season
As Opening Day approaches and the city gears up to cheer on the Padres, one neighborhood favorite is stepping up to the plate. Just steps from Petco Park, Coin-Op Game Room in the heart of Gaslamp is ready to turn every home…
Inside the Habit: How Avocado Wedges Are Rocking the Menu, One Crunch at a Time
At Habit Burger & Grill, avocado isn’t an afterthought—it’s a headline act. Born in Santa Barbara, a place where sun, surf, and California produce collide, the Habit has long celebrated its West Coast roots by showcasing the avocado…
Mission Hills Marvel
Nestled on the eighth floor of the iconic, pink-hued Sasan building, restaurateur Jacquee Renna Downing has opened Communion, an elegant rooftop restaurant with sweeping views of Mission Hills. Featuring a glass enclosed-dining room and heated patio, Communion feels akin…
Wife and the Somm: Where Food, Wine and Storytelling Meet in Glassell Park
Nestled in Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a love story between food, wine, and the joy of gathering. Led by Christy and Chris Lucchese, the husband-and-wife duo who left the film industry to create a space….
Trattoria Amici Returns: A Refined Italian Revival at The Americana at Brand
A Reimagined Classic with a Timeless Soul, there’s something special about dining at The Americana at Brand—a mix of elegance and energy, where people congregate and the glow of string lights create a scene straight out of an…
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…
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…