Hugh Ryan is an absolute superstar of queer history. His first two books, “When Brooklyn Was Queer” and “The Women’s House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison,” …
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I was explaining the location of my broken-down car in Angeles National Forest to the tow truck dispatcher when I suddenly found myself shouting. “Bear!” I yelled. A black bear …
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Two side-by side homes on a hillside lot reimagine Midcentury L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDiego Cano-Lasso had been looking for an architectural project when he found two hillside lots with spectacular views for sale in Mt. Washington. With work scarce in 2012, the SCI-Arc …
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Michelin ignores it, but Lima should be on every food lover’s wish list
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe giveaway that Lima should be on every food lover’s wish list is not just that it is home to the reigning No. 1 restaurant in the world according to …
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Tokyo isn’t one city. It’s many cities, and each is its own universe. Occasionally — at a certain subterranean bar big enough for only seven people, or a sushi counter …
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A fine place to stop for a milk tea-centered breakfast or lunch after exploring the labyrinth of African, Indian and other international shops and food stalls inside Chungking Mansions — …
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Best restaurants, coffee shops and bars in Melbourne, Australia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmong coffee geeks, “pilgrimage” isn’t too strong a word to describe visiting the Collingwood neighborhood cafe owned by barista/roaster/industry visionary Nolan Hirte and his wife, Shari. Nolan was one of …
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Microdosing Ozempic: Benefits, risks and what doctors say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt doesn’t take much these days to fall down a GLP-1 rabbit hole on the internet. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit all feature streams of testimonials from people touting the …
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L.A. bars offer something for everyone. Want to sip amaro cocktails in a moody Echo Park bar? We’ve got the spot for you. Or maybe you prefer a beachside tiki …
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What it’s like to ride ‘Fast & Furious’ at Universal Studios Hollywood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen the creators behind Universal Studios Hollywood’s soon-to-open “Fast & Furious” coaster discusses the attraction, they speak of it not only as the most grown-up, intense ride at the park, …