Searching for patio furniture that is attractive, affordable and long-lasting is like seeking the holy grail: We want to believe it exists, but we’re not entirely sure. “Outdoor furniture is …
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How a retired police chief started selling vintage furniture in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThere’s no sign outside Mid-Century Miranda in downtown Azusa, but it’s easy to spot the recently opened vintage furniture store from the street. A gleaming orange-and-white Brown Jordan patio set …
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Is the late-night teahouse the future of nightlife in L.A.?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTeahouses built for spending extended time in, open until the wee hours of the night, are popping up all over the city. Some are elusive, hidden in plain sight or …
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I am a photo fellow at the L.A. Times, and recently spent three days photographing for the Motel California project at the Skyview Los Alamos. What immediately struck me was …
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Jasmine Benjamin’s book “City of Angels” documents L.A. style
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was Jasmine Benjamin’s friend, the gallerist Jeffrey Deitch, who persuaded her she needed to make a book about L.A. style. From her early days going to shows and working …
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Why you should visit California’s largest city park right now
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesp]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The trail is short but steep, and it smells of sage. A few hundred feet below, I see moms with strollers on a path beside the San Diego …
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Here’s how to lose weight safely with GLP-1s and reduce food cravings
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAre cookies and chips the new cigarettes? And soda, breakfast cereals and ice cream the new opioids? In his new book, “Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving …
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Where to order zhajiangmian and jjajangmyeon noodles in Los Angeles
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesZhajiangmian was one of the first dishes my mother taught me how to make. I’d stand beside her in the kitchen, watching her stir fermented soybean paste into sizzling ground …
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Tell us how father figures have impacted your life for Father’s Day
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor many of us, Father’s Day celebrates more than just dads. It also honors the father figures who stepped up and offered support, regardless of their biological connection. They come …
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Best botanical gardens in Southern California for shade, inspiration
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVisiting Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs is a step back in time, and worth the visit not just for the plants but the commentary from its gregarious, white-haired proprietor, …