December 2017
Features
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The Conjugal Visit
He’s a lifer. She married him anyway.
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A Love Letter to L.A.’s Eternally Charming Diners and Coffee Shops
They may not be fancy, but they offer a special kind of comfort
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These L.A. Farmers’ Markets Are Essential to Living Your Best Produce Life
Smugly revel in the bounty of year-round local veg
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Why Every Angeleno Should Go to Pink’s at Least Once
A Local’s Case for the Most Touristy of Hot Dogs
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These Are the Star Chefs Every L.A. Food-Lover Needs to Know
Celeb chefs come and go, but these four define the city’s cuisine
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This Is How to Do the L.A. Museum Trifecta Like a Winner
Are you taking full advantage of the awesomeness?
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How to See 20 of L.A.’s Most Iconic Film Locations in Just One Day
Let this ambitious itinerary be your guide
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These Staycation-Worthy Hotels Put Any Airbnb Cottage to Shame
Rooftop cocktails, breathtaking views, and all the oh-so-glorious amenities
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Make These Lesser-Known SoCal Beaches Your Next Destinations
From scuba divers to night owls, we’ve got you covered
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L.A. Has Some Pretty Ambitious Plans for a Greener Future
The city’s official sustainability guru talks electric cars, lighter-colored roads, and (of course) water
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Here’s Why the Arroyo Seco Should Be Your Next Great Day Trip
From historic landmarks to Highland Park Bowl
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These Are the Hikes for When You Just Cannot Even with Runyon
Why not enjoy trails that aren’t as jammed as the 405 for a change?
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These Are the Best Ways to Experience Los Angeles Without a Car
You don’t have to stay behind the wheel forever
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Don’t Miss Out on Malibu’s Most Amazing Hike
There’s so much to explore
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Columns
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Who Owns The Land Under L.A. Freeway Overpasses?
You have questions, Ask Chris has answers
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Whatever Happened to Sunset Farms in Sylmar?
You have questions, Ask Chris has answers
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Gary Oldman’s Churchill Is the Finest of Them All
The actor’s turn in Darkest Hour stands apart
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Meet the Vendors Who Keep the Flower Market Blooming—and Bustling
These folks don’t have time to stop and smell the roses
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Departments
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Inside Eataly: The City’s New Mecca for Italian
The glory, the madness
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Know Your Streets: Melrose Avenue
A brief history of one of L.A.’s most iconic streets
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Three New L.A. Restaurants You Need to Try Right Now
Friday, Saturday, Sunday plans made
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Everything You Need to Know About Tequila’s Cooler Cousin, Mezcal
Away with you, limes
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Where to Drink Right Now in L.A.
A winery whose roots go back to Prohibition
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Our 2017 Luxury Holiday Gift Guide Is Here
Los Angeles magazine’s gift to you: This sleigh-load of gifting inspiration
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These Spicy Japanese Noodles Come with a Sensible Warning
Think of the spiciest thing you’ve ever eaten. Now imagine spicier.
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These Tamales Are Like Warm Hugs, in Food Form
Four places to cop the mounds of masa we crave most
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Let’s Take a Damn Moment to Appreciate the Coast Live Oak Tree
Palm trees have hogged the glory too long
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One Simple Change to Shelters Has Made a Big Difference for At-Risk Dogs
This successful program is coming to L.A.
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Here’s What L.A.’s Top Pastry Chefs Are Cooking Up for the Holidays
There may be gnomes
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This New Book is Putting Brunch on Blast
The case for swapping brunch gatherings for proper dinner parties
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Here’s a List of the 12 Best Things to Do in L.A. in December
Round out 2017 with a bang
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Chef David Kuo of Little Fatty Shares His Favorite L.A. Dishes
He’s selling us on tuna melts
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This Project Makes the Dream of Owning a Home a Reality
Taking the job of building affordable housing in their own hands
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