February 2021
Features
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How Mo Ostin Turned a Faltering Record Label into the Powerhouse of Rock
In the late ’60s, the beloved Warner/Reprise exec signed culture-bending artists from Jimi Hendrix to Fleetwood Mac. His secret? Stop trying to make hit records
Everyone’s Buzzing About Biohacking, but Will It Actually Help You Live Longer?
From Santa Monica to Silicon Valley, a growing band of new age techies is leading a health revolution. Is the path to immortality really paved with ozone enemas and cryotherapy sessions?
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Columns
COVID-19 Has Changed How We See Movies—and There’s No Going Back
But, of course, cinema will survive even if theaters don’t
On the Lookout for Love at the (Virtual) Matzo Ball
On Christmas Eve, I sailed off on an online journey to find a savory Jewish date. Instead, I ended up in the soup
Is Erewhon’s Arrival in Silver Lake the Final Nail in the Gentrifying Neighborhood’s Coffin?
It’s been ages since the first domino fell, but the pricey grocery store signals a new phase in the enclave’s transformation into WeHo East
What’s With the Scooby Doo Van That’s Always Buzzing Around L.A.?
Readers Ask Chris about a bird cop, a mysterious door downtown, and more
Departments
Mexico City Chef Enrique Olvera Goes Casual at DTLA’s Ditroit
The Mexican food maestro behind Damian turns his attention to tacos and flautas at his back-alley taqueria
Joan Didion’s Prose Remains Peerless in ‘Let Me Tell You What I Mean’
The iconic author’s latest collection of essays delves into her rejection from Stanford, the writing process, and her affection for Martha Stewart
Meet the Pizza-Dough Maestro Behind Some of L.A.’s Best Pies
When media moguls and big-name chefs need help perfecting their pizzas, Noel Brohner is their go-to guy
How to Make Really, Really Good Pizza at Home, According to a Pro
Crust guru Noel Brohner of Slow Rise Pizza shares some invaluable pointers
Some Entrepreneurs Are Fleeing, but California Is Still the ‘Unicorn’ Capital of the World
The Golden State’s share of privately held start-ups valued at over $1 billion will take a while to eclipse
3 New L.A. Restaurants to Try in February
A new pizza place at the Paramount in Boyle Heights, and more
How Vanessa Prager Captures the COVID-19 Era on Canvas
“I wanted to simulate blankets and furry hugs and comfort,” the L.A.-bred artist says of her richly textured oil paintings
Foo Fighters Get More Into Pop and Politics on ‘Medicine at Midnight’
What you need to know about the band’s tenth album, out February 5
Most Wanted: Lingerie Stores Reveal Their Valentine’s Day Best Sellers
From robes to underwear to incredibly strappy things, here’s what L.A. is bringing to the bedroom
How to Make Beloved Lunar New Year Dish Bánh Chung
These savory Vietnamese rice cakes are filled with traditions new and old
How I Got This Look: A Dapper Nightlife Duo Deconstruct Their Signature Style
Rich Royal and Anya Varda aren’t letting the pandemic keep them from getting glam
