A New Diner in Town: Tesla
When Tesla Diner opened on July 21, 2025, it drew massive crowds eager to see a “Grease meets The Jetsons” fantasy brought to life. Wrapped in gleaming stainless steel, the two-story saucer-shaped diner—designed by Stantec—boasts over 250 seats, 75–80 V4 Supercharger...
Domestic Travel: Grand Hyatt Regency Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
…and, if airports, luggage, passports, and in-flight meals have no appeal, there is always domestic travel. It’s a short flight — just about an hour and twenty minutes — and even better, you can depart from the easygoing Bob Hope (Burbank) Airport. Soon enough, you...
Movies and the State of Hollywood
Ah, the movies. Once a staple in the entertainment arsenal, it has become an expensive proposition: In Los Angeles, the average cost of a standard movie ticket currently ranges from $18 to $20, depending on the theater and time of day. Premium formats like IMAX, Dolby...
How to Avoid Jet Lag on Long-Haul Flights: A Traveler’s Guide
Jet lag — is a real thing, a nuisance and a mood that can alter your happy travel plans. Jet lag — that groggy, off-kilter feeling after a long-haul flight — can throw off the first few days of any trip. When you're traveling across multiple time zones, especially on...
Santa Monica Birthday Card pt.1
Santa Monica turns 150 this year, and if you think that just means cake and fireworks, think again. This city isn’t just a pretty stretch of coastline—it’s a cultural engine, a political stage, a surfer’s dream, and one of California’s most enduring icons. It’s fashionable, it’s our Riviera, complete with an iconic pier, a gateway to legendary costal communities, and glamor.
Founded in 1875, Santa Monica began as a rail-connected beach escape for Angelenos and evolved into a complex urban village that blends beauty with substance. What started as a simple bayside resort became a magnet for visionaries, rebels, dreamers, and creators. Over the decades, it’s been everything from a silent film backdrop to a counterculture stronghold to a hub for green innovation and forward-thinking urban planning.
Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
What do the smash-hit TV series Baby Reindeer and Fleabag have in common? They both started out as plays at the largest arts/theater festival in the world—The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Many new artists take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in hopes of...
The Great Elephant Migration: A Moment That Stuck With Me
Every now and then, I find myself at an event that I didn’t realize I needed. The Great Elephant Migration was exactly that; intentional, grounding, and deeply human. I was invited by Cork & Knife and The Lost Explorer to attend, and from the moment I walked in, I...
LAX: New & Improved
Los Angeles International Airport is in the midst of its most dramatic transformation since the Jet Age. Once defined by traffic snarls and dated concourses, LAX is now emerging as something else entirely—a multi-billion-dollar gateway designed...
Pool Tide
One thing is for certain, the Southland has pools, lots of pools, public pools for everyone. Here is a list of the best local places to take a dip. City of Los Angeles – Year‑Round Pools Algin Sutton Pool – City of L.A. Aquatics (Other year‑round city pools can be...
A Touch of Sri Lanka
Tucked between Thai Town and Los Feliz, Kurrypinch delivers a bold, flavor-packed Sri Lankan experience with modern flair. The Hollywood Boulevard location feels like an intimate, culinary escape — stylish yet warm, with a cozy patio and an inviting chef’s counter....
Ryan Rondeno’s “My Creole-Cali Kitchen” Blends Southern Soul with SoCal Freshness
Food lovers, get ready for a vibrant culinary journey that’s as soulful as it is sun-kissed. Publishing July 8, My Creole-Cali Kitchen: Louisiana Roots with California Flavors by Ryan Rondeno the debut cookbook that brings together the deep, seasoned heritage of Louisiana Creole cuisine with the fresh, farm-forward lifestyle of California cooking. This flavorful fusion celebrates bold spices, clean ingredients, and stories from both coasts — with recipes that range from blackened salmon tacos and mango slaw to jambalaya-stuffed bell peppers and Meyer lemon aioli.
4th of July Events
Get ready for the sights and loud sounds of the 4th of July in Southern California. This year, it is important to keep aware of events changing due to recent activities. A few Southeast LA cities—Cudahy, Bell Gardens, and Huntington Park—have canceled or postponed...
Hidden Gem: The Ford Theater
Just up the road from the Hollywood Bowl, nestled in the Cahuenga Pass where satellite signals often flicker, sits a smaller, lesser-known venue: the John Anson Ford Theatre. With fewer than 1,200 seats, it’s an intimate counterpoint to the larger outdoor stages scattered across L.A., like the Greek Theatre and Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park.
Introducing Alchemy & Dawn: A Love Letter to Self-Care, From Dawn Palomino to the World
This summer, something sacred is blooming in Culver City. Alchemy & Dawn, the long-awaited sanctuary by beloved esthetician and healer Dawn Palomino, is more than a beauty space. It’s a homecoming for your spirit, your skin, and your sense of self. For Dawn, this...
From Mausoleums to Movies: The Story Behind Hollywood Forever’s Iconic Screenings & Concerts
Founded in 1899, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, resting alongside Paramount Studios. This sacred ground is home to stars like Judy Garland, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudolph Valentino, and Dee Dee Ramone, among many others. Once a glamorous landmark, the cemetery suffered neglect and bankruptcy by the 1990s,
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