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