This palatial hacienda dating to 1616 is wonderfully maintained as a restaurant that feels like the prototype setting for a noirish telenovela, where sleek-haired businessmen and heirs negotiate their fortunes …
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D.J. Waldie on his new book “Elements of Los Angeles” and loving L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesD.J. Waldie is one of the most resonant and enduring voices of Los Angeles. To wit, Waldie’s first book, “Holy Land: A Suburban Memoir,” his account of growing up within …
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When Annette Yasin and her husband, Tom, moved to Pasadena from Michigan more than a decade ago, they purchased a condo near Bungalow Heaven, a 16-block area northeast of Old …
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This ‘The Bear’-esque dining experience puts you in kitchen chaos
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMost 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 …