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
Explore All of Silver Lake’s Hidden Painted Stairways
An expert on the “stairway capital of L.A.” shows us the ropes
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
This Boozy Stroll Through Old Hollywood Is a Must for History Buffs
See Hollywood like Hemingway did—sloshed
Soak Up the Most Majestic Views of the City on This Night Hike
Feel the city come alive after dark
3 L.A. Neighborhoods Worth a Closer Look
You need to get out of the car to appreciate these gems
This Hike Is the Perfect Alternative to Braving the Crowds at Runyon Canyon
Plenty of parking on a Sunday? Yes, please
This Amazing Hike Begins Where Reseda Boulevard Ends
Savor views of the Valley from the Caballero Canyon Trail
It’s Time You Took a Walk Around the Hollywood Reservoir
Views of the Hollywood Sign and lots of peace and quiet
How to Make a Day of the 4-Mile Stroll From Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach
There will be barhopping
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
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
4 Oil Wells Hidden in Plain Sight in L.A.
Is that an office building? Nope
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
A Brief Tour of L.A.’s Secret Ruins
From a crumbled mansion in Altadena to a ghost town outside Santa Clarita
3 L.A. Boutiques So Exclusive They’re Practically Invisible
Appointment-only shopping at its finest
These 4 Local Dining Gems Are Hidden in Unexpected Places
We sniffed out some secret spots for superior food
These Japanese Gardens Are Like Living Art Installations
Supremely serene and extremely ‘grammable
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
These Hidden L.A. Drinking Dens Are Worth Seeking Out
Sometimes good drinks are password protected
In Historic Filipinotown, Alleyways Have Become Outdoor Art Galleries
Beautiful, colorful murals are hidden just around the corner
These Local Farms and Gardens Are Feasts for the Eyes—and the Belly
Fruits and veggies abound at these greenspaces
3 Peaceful Waterside Spots in L.A. That’ll Soothe Your Soul
A little time by the water can go a long way
The Inside Scoop on DTLA’s Best Sample Sales
Because life’s too short to pay retail
Have You Been to These Offbeat L.A. Museums?
There’s a lot more out there than LACMA and the Broad
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
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
What Was L.A.’s First Alternative Newspaper?
You can thank the hippies
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
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
What Happened to DTLA’s Old Traffic Tunnels?
You can still find a sealed entrance in Westlake
Who Should Really Win at the 2018 Oscars
Forget the predictions—here are our favorites
As the Oscars Approach, These 3 Movies Rise Above the Rest
The year’s three most unique and genre-defying pictures
Departments
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
Inside the LAPD Program That Helps Cops Conquer Addiction
“Cops are resilient but susceptible”
There’s a Sudden Burst of Color in L.A.’s Improv Scene
And troupes like the Black Version are lighting the way
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
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
The New Coastal Italian Restaurant in the Beverly Center Is Way Better Than You’d Expect
Cal Mare is redefining mall food
Find Your Groove at These Themed Dance Nights Around L.A.
From ’90s pop to surf rock
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
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
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
3 Restaurants You Have to Try This February
Hungry? You will be
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.
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
Disney Fans Will Flip for This New Collection of Chic Shoes
The Snow White stilettos are the fairest of them all
Lo Moon Is About to Be All Up on Your Spotify
They’ve been lying low since their 2016 breakout hit, ”Loveless”
Know Your Streets: Huntington Drive
A brief history of a historic route from DTLA to Pasadena
Could These Little Scooters Be the Future of People Moving?
The small, lightweight Urb-E is being positioned as the next big thing
Michelle McNamara’s Book on the Golden State Killer Comes Out This Month
Read her original story, “In the Footsteps of a Killer,” here
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
These Fancy Hush Puppies Are More Than Just Fried Cornmeal
Your mouth is about to head to the South
Cocktails Inspired by a Magician Movie Have Arrived in Beverly Grove
The bar’s Art Deco interior is magical in itself
7 Reasons to Check Out Downtown L.A.’s Newest Dining and Shopping Destination
ROW DTLA is coming into its own
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
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
7 Must-Try L.A. Dishes According to the Duo Behind DTLA’s Baldoria
From biscuits to breakfast tacos to a giant garlic knot
Meet the People Keeping MOCA’s Art Fingerprint Free
Photographer Joe Pugliese captures the downtown museum’s security staff in pictures
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
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
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
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.
How YouTuber LaurDIY Became the Millennial Martha Stewart
Lauren Riihimaki has turned how-to videos into big business
3 Restaurants You Have to Try This March
Grab your favorite dining partner and try out one of these new L.A. hotspots
5 Reasons March Is Going to Be a Really Good Month on L.A. Stages
My Favorite Murder live is just one highlight
These Two Street Vendors Are Making L.A.’s Best Baja Fish Tacos
The four key elements to creating a perfect specimen
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
L.A. Is Saying G’day to an Influx of Aussie Cafés
You’re going to want to try a jaffle
How to Spend an Entire Day in East Hollywood
Neighborhood expert Claudia Bruce gives us a tour of her favorite spots
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
Why Dodger Stadium Is One of a Kind
It’s more than a ballpark—it’s a mid-century modern gem
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”
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
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
This Pharmacy-Themed Bar in Chinatown Has the Cure for What Ails You
Cure-alls or cocktails? Both, really
This Tiny Echo Park Coffeehouse Is Serving Food With Big Flavor
This might become your favorite new breakfast spot
The Voices of the Dodgers Sound Off on the Team’s History
Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrín reflect on the team’s early days
This Might Be the Most Inventive Breakfast Burrito in L.A.
Brunch may never be the same
Chef Adam Perry Lang Is Making the Knives for His Hollywood Steak House by Hand
Yeah, you could say he’s detail oriented
What if Homer’s Odyssey Took Place During the Watts Rebellion?
The new novel Graffiti Palace transports a hero tale to 1965 L.A.
How the Port of Los Angeles Is Moving Cargo—and Cleaning Up Its Act
Big boats, big cranes—big pollution
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
Did Malibu Ever Have a Railroad?
Well, sort of…