Editor’s note: Although there will be references to the Eaton fire in this newsletter, there won’t be any images of active fire or burned buildings. The Mt. Wilson Trail in …
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Chef collaborative dinners are on the rise. Are four hands better than two?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesL.A. chef Mei Lin welcomes Singapore chef Zor Tan to her Beverly Hills restaurant 88 Club. Also, the robot-made fried rice that pleased critic Jenn Harris, the restaurant that serves …
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WHEN you see a line of people waiting for tables outside a restaurant, it’s simultaneously intriguing and off-putting. Sure, there’s usually something about the spot that’s memorable, often a good …
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Party and exhibition celebrates the under-known artist Steven Arnold
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe sun, played by Love Bailey, and the moon, played by Logan Wolfe. He has been described as a magician and “being of light.” As Salvador Dalí’s kindred spirit and …
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You’ve seen the images of sloshing pools, and scattered and smashed bottles in the stores of Ridgecrest, epicenter of the largest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years. …
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The San Fernando Valley is back in the spotlight, thanks in part to Bravo’s reality franchise “The Valley,” where viewers may recognize a slew of Ventura Boulevard staples (we see …
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Disney California Adventure turns 25. Will it ever not feel like a work in progress?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDisney California Adventure this month turns 25. Though Disneyland Park’s littler and much younger sibling, the park has grown into a respectable offering, one that ranks among my favorite Disney …
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What it’s like for a woman to break into the classic-car world
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCarmen Vera is in the business of buying and restoring classic cars. She stands out when she brings her fresh build-outs to places like Pomona Swap Meet, where gearheads, lowriders …
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Family-friendly halfway points between Orange and L.A. counties
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMy husband and I live in Mission Viejo. Our older son, his wife and two children (ages 5 and nearly 4) live in Newhall. We love spending time together, but …
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Frieze Los Angeles Frieze L.A. returns to Santa Monica Feb. 26 to March 1. (Casey Kelbaugh/Frieze/CKA) Ah, Frieze L.A. The raison d’être for all things art-related happening here in late …