February 2018
Features
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5 Vintage Hotels Where Downtown’s Haunted Past Comes to Life
A quick walking tour with lots of spooky stories
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Explore All of Silver Lake’s Hidden Painted Stairways
An expert on the “stairway capital of L.A.” shows us the ropes
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Why You Should Say Yes to a Walk Through NoHo and Burbank
See the San Fernando Valley anew from the sidewalks of North Hollywood and Burbank
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This Boozy Stroll Through Old Hollywood Is a Must for History Buffs
See Hollywood like Hemingway did—sloshed
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Soak Up the Most Majestic Views of the City on This Night Hike
Feel the city come alive after dark
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3 L.A. Neighborhoods Worth a Closer Look
You need to get out of the car to appreciate these gems
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This Hike Is the Perfect Alternative to Braving the Crowds at Runyon Canyon
Plenty of parking on a Sunday? Yes, please
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This Amazing Hike Begins Where Reseda Boulevard Ends
Savor views of the Valley from the Caballero Canyon Trail
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It’s Time You Took a Walk Around the Hollywood Reservoir
Views of the Hollywood Sign and lots of peace and quiet
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How to Make a Day of the 4-Mile Stroll From Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach
There will be barhopping
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The L.A. River Is So Lush, If You Know Where to Look
From the Sepulveda Dam to Frogtown, the L.A. River has a lot of looks
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Above the Surface and Below, L.A. Is Still an Oil Town
The petroleum industry’s influence on L.A. is vast and has shaped life here in unexpected ways—here’s how
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4 Oil Wells Hidden in Plain Sight in L.A.
Is that an office building? Nope
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How the World’s First Movie Stars Made Sure Beverly Hills Didn’t Become Part of L.A.
The birth of Beverly Hills was also the birth of celebrity politics
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A Brief Tour of L.A.’s Secret Ruins
From a crumbled mansion in Altadena to a ghost town outside Santa Clarita
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3 L.A. Boutiques So Exclusive They’re Practically Invisible
Appointment-only shopping at its finest
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These 4 Local Dining Gems Are Hidden in Unexpected Places
We sniffed out some secret spots for superior food
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These Japanese Gardens Are Like Living Art Installations
Supremely serene and extremely ‘grammable
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Ever Notice These 6 L.A. Buildings That Look Like What They Were?
You can still spot programmatic architecture in L.A., if you keep your eyes peeled
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These Hidden L.A. Drinking Dens Are Worth Seeking Out
Sometimes good drinks are password protected
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In Historic Filipinotown, Alleyways Have Become Outdoor Art Galleries
Beautiful, colorful murals are hidden just around the corner
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These Local Farms and Gardens Are Feasts for the Eyes—and the Belly
Fruits and veggies abound at these greenspaces
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3 Peaceful Waterside Spots in L.A. That’ll Soothe Your Soul
A little time by the water can go a long way
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The Inside Scoop on DTLA’s Best Sample Sales
Because life’s too short to pay retail
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Have You Been to These Offbeat L.A. Museums?
There’s a lot more out there than LACMA and the Broad
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Need to Get Glammed Up Like a Celeb? This Rental House Can Help
This mega-splurge will get you red-carpet ready
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Columns
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When Did L.A. Have a Red City Hall?
Rumor has it, bricks from the city’s former HQ have ended up all over town
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What Was L.A.’s First Alternative Newspaper?
You can thank the hippies
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How Women Have Helped MSNBC Tip the Cable-News Ratings Scales
Rachel Maddow and other talented reporters have transformed the media landscape in the Trump era
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From Aldi to Vons, How Grocery Stores Are Our Connection to L.A.—and Ourselves
In L.A., a beloved grocery store’s closing can leave your adrift in a cold, lonely world
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What Happened to DTLA’s Old Traffic Tunnels?
You can still find a sealed entrance in Westlake
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Who Should Really Win at the 2018 Oscars
Forget the predictions—here are our favorites
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As the Oscars Approach, These 3 Movies Rise Above the Rest
The year’s three most unique and genre-defying pictures
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Departments
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Chefs Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina Are Opening a Roman Pizza Spot in Highland Park
At Triple Beam, former Mozza colleagues pair up for casual pizza and panini
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Inside the LAPD Program That Helps Cops Conquer Addiction
“Cops are resilient but susceptible”
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There’s a Sudden Burst of Color in L.A.’s Improv Scene
And troupes like the Black Version are lighting the way
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Here’s How a Former Bachelor Contestant Could Make $1 Million This Year
From reality TV personalities to animal celebs, Instagram influencers are making bank
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A Japanese Fish Merchant Came to L.A. With the Secret to Tastier Seafood
Seiichi Yokota wants to change how the city treats wild-caught fish
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The New Coastal Italian Restaurant in the Beverly Center Is Way Better Than You’d Expect
Cal Mare is redefining mall food
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Find Your Groove at These Themed Dance Nights Around L.A.
From ’90s pop to surf rock
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5 Ways to Ring in the Year of the Dog in L.A.
Get you some of that luck and fortune this Chinese New Year
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This Conservation Expert Is Keeping L.A. Connected to Nature
Joe Edmiston of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has protected thousands of acres from development
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For More Than 60 Years, Dora De Larios Told Stories Through Clay
The L.A.-born sculptor passed away on January 28, just weeks before her Main Museum retrospective
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3 Restaurants You Have to Try This February
Hungry? You will be
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Here Are the 12 Best Things to Do in February
Your guide to the month’s can’t-miss events in and around L.A.
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I Got My Dream Plot in Hollywood Forever Cemetery—Almost
Landing the ideal piece of real estate in L.A. can be complicated—even when it’s in a graveyard
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Disney Fans Will Flip for This New Collection of Chic Shoes
The Snow White stilettos are the fairest of them all
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Lo Moon Is About to Be All Up on Your Spotify
They’ve been lying low since their 2016 breakout hit, ”Loveless”
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Know Your Streets: Huntington Drive
A brief history of a historic route from DTLA to Pasadena
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Could These Little Scooters Be the Future of People Moving?
The small, lightweight Urb-E is being positioned as the next big thing
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Michelle McNamara’s Book on the Golden State Killer Comes Out This Month
Read her original story, “In the Footsteps of a Killer,” here
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After 40 Years in Comedy, Catherine O’Hara Is Still One of Our Finest Imports
If we’re up Schitt’s Creek with her, you can keep the paddle
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These Fancy Hush Puppies Are More Than Just Fried Cornmeal
Your mouth is about to head to the South
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Cocktails Inspired by a Magician Movie Have Arrived in Beverly Grove
The bar’s Art Deco interior is magical in itself
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7 Reasons to Check Out Downtown L.A.’s Newest Dining and Shopping Destination
ROW DTLA is coming into its own
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The Owner of an SGV Tea Shop Walks Us Through the Wonderful World of Oolong
It’s oolong 101 with Tea Habitat’s Imen Shan
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Hoorsenbuhs Is the Most L.A. Jewelry Company You’ve Never Heard Of
Robert Keith’s baubles are designed in Santa Monica and made downtown
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7 Must-Try L.A. Dishes According to the Duo Behind DTLA’s Baldoria
From biscuits to breakfast tacos to a giant garlic knot
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Meet the People Keeping MOCA’s Art Fingerprint Free
Photographer Joe Pugliese captures the downtown museum’s security staff in pictures
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Why the King Tut Exhibit Coming to L.A. Is the Most Significant to Date
Something big—and old—is coming to the California Science Center
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Why We Can’t Wait to See Gina Rodriguez in Annihilation
The Annihilation star boxes, raps, and is always down for tacos, so basically she’s perfect
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This Echo Park Spot Is the Jewish-ish Deli You’ve Been Waiting For
Chef Liz Johnson’s strip mall spot is not your bubbe’s egg salad joint
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Here Are the 12 Best Things to Do in L.A. in March
Your guide to the month’s can’t-miss events in and around L.A.
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How YouTuber LaurDIY Became the Millennial Martha Stewart
Lauren Riihimaki has turned how-to videos into big business
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3 Restaurants You Have to Try This March
Grab your favorite dining partner and try out one of these new L.A. hotspots
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5 Reasons March Is Going to Be a Really Good Month on L.A. Stages
My Favorite Murder live is just one highlight
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These Two Street Vendors Are Making L.A.’s Best Baja Fish Tacos
The four key elements to creating a perfect specimen
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How a Cofounder of the Derby Dolls Is Helping the L.A. Fire Department Recruit More Women
According to Rebecca Ninburg, balancing the scales is key
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L.A. Is Saying G’day to an Influx of Aussie Cafés
You’re going to want to try a jaffle
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How to Spend an Entire Day in East Hollywood
Neighborhood expert Claudia Bruce gives us a tour of her favorite spots
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A Look Back at 60 Years of L.A. Dodgers Baseball
A timeline from their first home game in 1958 to the World Series in 2017
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Why Dodger Stadium Is One of a Kind
It’s more than a ballpark—it’s a mid-century modern gem
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A Local Company Is Building the Farm of the Future From Shipping Containers
In industrial Vernon, Local Roots Farms is growing salad greens that are ”better than organic”
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In Honor of International Women’s Day, a Look Back at the Faces of the Women’s March
Photographer Joe Pugliese captured beautiful images of demonstrators in January
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4 Slices of Carrot Cake to Try Because, You Know, Vegetables Are Good for You
Still the most fun way to get a dose of beta carotene
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This Pharmacy-Themed Bar in Chinatown Has the Cure for What Ails You
Cure-alls or cocktails? Both, really
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This Tiny Echo Park Coffeehouse Is Serving Food With Big Flavor
This might become your favorite new breakfast spot
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The Voices of the Dodgers Sound Off on the Team’s History
Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrín reflect on the team’s early days
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This Might Be the Most Inventive Breakfast Burrito in L.A.
Brunch may never be the same
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Chef Adam Perry Lang Is Making the Knives for His Hollywood Steak House by Hand
Yeah, you could say he’s detail oriented
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What if Homer’s Odyssey Took Place During the Watts Rebellion?
The new novel Graffiti Palace transports a hero tale to 1965 L.A.
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How the Port of Los Angeles Is Moving Cargo—and Cleaning Up Its Act
Big boats, big cranes—big pollution
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5 Albums That Shaped Khruangbin’s Groovy, Soulful Sound
Their name is Thai and they’re from Texas, but their influences come from all over the world
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Did Malibu Ever Have a Railroad?
Well, sort of…
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