When I want to escape the horrors of the world, I spend an afternoon browsing the highly curated selection of snacks, wine and pantry goods at one of a growing …
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The night I met Buff Ben, I was coming from a Hinge date. The night had started auspiciously. My date was a fellow screenwriter who had worn a Hawaiian shirt, …
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The bustle of hungry visitors, the clang of woks, the hiss of sizzling meats and the aromas of baked goods, chiles and freshly brewed coffee — these are some of …
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After ‘Nutcracker,’ new L.A. ballet company has big dreams
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBack in August, Eris Nezha and Petra Conti stepped in front of a crowd at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. They looked at each other. Nezha nodded at Conti, who smiled …
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Vibe Guide: Johnnie Davis, the designer behind New Bedstuy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew Bedstuy “You Are Holy” T-shirt. (Jennelle Fong and Yasara Gunawardena / For The Times) A padded waffle shirt worn by Miguel on the cover of a magazine, a hoodie …
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Craig Robinson
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesActor, comedian and musician Craig Robinson (“The Office,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Hot Tub Time Machine”) is upfront about his ideal L.A. Sunday. “It’s spent at home chilling,” he said. “My day …
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It’s no secret that Angelenos can be smug about the weather, especially in the winter. And we’re justified in our smugness; while much of the country is hunkered down at …
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On a recent press call I tuned into, tribal voices from across the Golden State urged the Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of ancestral land, including …
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Artist Yendry shares her creative journey, identity, music
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt the tail end of a long studio session in preparation for her first full-length album, the L.A.-based artist known by her monomial Yendry is reminiscing on Zoom. “A lot …
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To say it’s difficult to date in Los Angeles is almost like saying the traffic is bad. Yes, we know! But what if dating didn’t have to feel so debilitating? …