Most fine-dining experiences want to remove the chaos, aiming to create a seamlessly elegant night out. “Family Meal,” however, wants to lay it on. We had been told we are …
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Disneyland just raised its ticket prices in the middle of the night
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe cost to experience the Happiest Place on Earth continues to rise as the Disneyland Resort unveiled its annual price increases for the upcoming year. The Disneyland Resort on Wednesday …
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A visual diary of Paris Fashion Week through the eyes of our fashion director at large
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn Paris for the women’s spring/summer 2026 collections, freedom was felt. It was important for me to attend this season because getting to experience the shows and see the clothes …
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Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFederal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public …
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L.A. artist transforms home and garage into art-filled home and ADU
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAntonio Adriano Puleo didn’t intend to renovate his traditional 1946 bungalow in the Glassell Park neighborhood just north of Mt. Washington, but after consulting with architectural designer Ben Warwas, who …
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Old Hollywood comes alive in new Halloween haunt in downtown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesImagine your typical ghost tour. Now subtract a significant number of historical factoids and add in some real ghosts — or at least a few tricks of the light and …
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Despite what people think, L.A. is home to many writers. And now they have a center to call their own
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesChristopher Soto, the founder of the Center for California Literature. Los Angeles is, historically, a haven for writers and poets. In its city sprawl and California light, L.A. has fostered …
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A soul-awakening swimming challenge in the California wild
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesp]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> For my final day, I wanted to do something I’d never done before: swim straight out to sea. When I do open water swimming, I swim parallel to …
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Fascinating rare books, collectibles spotted at Rare Books L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jonesp]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> This 1882 L.A. phonebook includes just 90 names. (William Liang / For The Times) On April 3, 1882, the city permitted the Los Angeles Telephone Co. to string …
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Cherry Bombe brought its Jubilee to L.A. Here’s what happened
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe strength of women and so many cookies, Halloween cocktails, our critic’s pick of some of L.A.’s greatest Thai restaurants and Mt. Whitney hikers’ Merry Go Round pitstop … I’m …