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
A Look Inside Tarzana’s Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Getting a certificate requires a year of training—and $15,000
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Columns
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
12 Can’t-Miss Events in January
Stuff your face with cheeseburgers or discover the best dance crew you’ve never heard of
Departments
Los Angeles magazine’s Patio of the Year
It used to be an auto shop, now it’s your alfresco dream
The Understated Perfection of the Biscuit
Homey and hearty, the humble biscuit is captivating chefs around the city
Canned Beer Is Having a Moment
As local brewers strive to meet demand, some of the best beers in the state come in cans
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
Lionel Richie Now Has His Own Line of Fine China
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is designing expensive homeware
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
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
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
Riot LA Is the Comedy Showcase Our City Deserves
Plus it’s your chance to hang out with Mel Brooks
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
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
Let’s Talk About American Cheese
What do you have against a yellow square that’s creamy, mild, and melts to smooth perfection?