January 2017
Features
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Inside Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson’s Quest to Transform Fast Food, and Maybe the Entire Restaurant Business
Can healthier fast food make a poor neighborhood a better place? Chefs Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson hoped so when they launched LocoL in Watts last January. After a year of hard lessons, they’re still hoping
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A Look Inside Tarzana’s Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Getting a certificate requires a year of training—and $15,000
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Columns
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With Camelot Behind Her
Picking up after John Kennedy’s death, Jackie captures an American brand of mythmaking, all the way down to Natalie Portman’s own performance
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12 Can’t-Miss Events in January
Stuff your face with cheeseburgers or discover the best dance crew you’ve never heard of
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Departments
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Los Angeles magazine’s Patio of the Year
It used to be an auto shop, now it’s your alfresco dream
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The Understated Perfection of the Biscuit
Homey and hearty, the humble biscuit is captivating chefs around the city
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Canned Beer Is Having a Moment
As local brewers strive to meet demand, some of the best beers in the state come in cans
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The Proper Way to Eat a Sonora-Style Flour Tortilla Taco
A Q-and-A with Sonoratown co-owners Jennifer Feltham and Teo Rodriguez-Diaz
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Lionel Richie Now Has His Own Line of Fine China
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is designing expensive homeware
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Inching Ahead with Hyperloop
Elon Musk has steered clear of trying to realize his vision for tubular transport, but now his company SpaceX is hosting a pod-building competition
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You Need to Start Paying Attention to the Performing Arts at UCLA
It didn’t take long for Kristy Edmunds to restore the school’s programming to its former glory
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Abuzz in the Drone Age
Despite some high-flying yahoos out there, L.A. is witnessing the rise of a kind of commerce as people enter the field of remote-controlled aircraft
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Riot LA Is the Comedy Showcase Our City Deserves
Plus it’s your chance to hang out with Mel Brooks
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Nick Offerman Is Better at Eating Than You Are
The writer and actor takes a break from comedy touring (with his wife) and book writing (with himself) to bring the story of McDonald’s to life
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L.A. Tastemaker Maria Korovilas Answers 5 Fashion Questions
The designer, who launches a red carpet bridal line in January, talks personal style and her fashion faux pas
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Let’s Talk About American Cheese
What do you have against a yellow square that’s creamy, mild, and melts to smooth perfection?
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