Among coffee geeks, “pilgrimage” isn’t too strong a word to describe visiting the Collingwood neighborhood cafe owned by barista/roaster/industry visionary Nolan Hirte and his wife, Shari. Nolan was one of …
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Microdosing Ozempic: Benefits, risks and what doctors say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt doesn’t take much these days to fall down a GLP-1 rabbit hole on the internet. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Reddit all feature streams of testimonials from people touting the …
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L.A. bars offer something for everyone. Want to sip amaro cocktails in a moody Echo Park bar? We’ve got the spot for you. Or maybe you prefer a beachside tiki …
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What it’s like to ride ‘Fast & Furious’ at Universal Studios Hollywood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen the creators behind Universal Studios Hollywood’s soon-to-open “Fast & Furious” coaster discusses the attraction, they speak of it not only as the most grown-up, intense ride at the park, …
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Between those Santa Monica peaks and the Pacific waves, you’ll find lavishness, sure, but also plenty of down-to-earth soul.
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‘Worth every penny’: What fans spent to attend the World Cup in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“Do you have an extra ticket?” a man shouted outside SoFi Stadium last Thursday. The World Cup has been drawing fans from around the globe. But for many, getting a …
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Contributor: ‘The Fast and the Furious’ took the Asians out of an Asian American story
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor my 50th birthday, I bought a Toyota Corolla. Wait. Is my midlife crisis car really a Corolla, the best selling and most boring model of all time? Well, yes. …
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What does a legendary cookbook author want to eat in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“This is totally gorgeous,” said Anissa Helou in her British-inflected accent, referring to both the sight and taste of the glossy buckwheat noodles we were sharing. They’d arrived alongside a …
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Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north …
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Afraid to fly? Try these 5 tips for a peaceful takeoff and landing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesI’ve always been a nervous flier. The second I take my assigned seat in a plane, I pull my headphones over my ears and glue my eyes shut in an …