June 2018
Features
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How to Pack the Perfect (Minimalist) Picnic Basket
Don’t attempt a summertime picnic without these essentials
This Spectacular Park Is One of L.A.’s Most Undervalued Retreats
Hundreds of acres of beauty—and if you blink you could miss it
L.A.’s Best Playgrounds, According to L.A. Kids
We went straight to the experts
From Archery to Mountain Biking, There’s an L.A. Park for Every Outdoor Hobby
Have an outdoorsy hobby? There’s an L.A. park for that.
How Lisa Bloom Bounced Back From Controversy
The legal pundit and attorney made a name for herself taking on powerful men—then all hell broke loose
Splash Around in Some Water at These 6 L.A. Parks
From swan boats to swimming, these parks won’t leave you high and dry
A Guide to L.A.’s Tiniest Pocket Parks
L.A. is home to some gargantuan green spaces—these are not those
How One Nonprofit Is Transforming L.A. Parks into Edible Hangouts
These edible parks are living works of art
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Columns
How Our Changing Habits Killed an L.A. Shopping Mall
The death of the Westside Pavilion is proof that Angelenos shop—and hang out—differently than we used to
Did a Flagpole on Disneyland’s Main Street Originate on Wilshire Boulevard?
A piece of L.A. in Anaheim
The Complicated Case of the Colorado Street Bridge
Pasadena is struggling to end suicides from the span without diminishing its historic beauty
Departments
Restaurant Review: Kasih Has Bold Indonesian Flavors With a High-Gloss Finish
The new Little Tokyo spot is serving up babi guling with a side of cultural context
An Inside Look at the Business of Hosting Celebrity Death Tours
“I’ve only had one person vomit…”
Why Are Some of L.A.’s Curbs So Damn High?
No, Maaco is not to blame
Here Are the 12 Best Things to Do in L.A. in June
Your guide to the month’s can’t-miss events in and around L.A.
How to Upgrade Your Pup’s Dog Park Experience in L.A.
Your dog deserves better than a fenced-in dirt lot
3 New L.A. Restaurants You Have to Try This June
A new farm-to-table spot at the Beverly Center and more
The Hammer Museum Is Tapping Into Local Talent with Made in L.A.
A guide to the sweeping art biennial
Why Bobby Kennedy’s Run for President Is Still an Inspiration
Before he was assassinated 50 years ago, RFK had set out to end division in the U.S.
Boiled, Steamed, or Pan Fried? A Guide to Chinese Dumplings
Dumpling pro Ker Zhu of Mason’s Dumpling Shop walks us through the particulars
How Do You Pronounce “Philippe” of Philippe the Original?
Opinions apparently differ, as they tend to when it comes to French dips
At Smorgasburg, Vendors Serve Food and Shoppers Serve Looks
Some of our fave street style from a recent market
These Elotes Are Summertime On (and Off) a Stick
Mexican street corn, off street
These Venues and Programmers Have Turned L.A. Into a World-Class Performing Arts Town
If you like to be surprised, there’s never been a better time to be in L.A.
Here’s What’s Being Done to End L.A.’s Homelessness Crisis
Where your money is going, what steps are being taken, and what’s coming next
A Look at the Three-Tower Complex That’s Transforming L.A.’s Skyline
Oceanwide Plaza is rising fast across from Staples Center
Meet the 26-Year-Old Sommelier Behind Maude’s Coveted Wine Collection
Andrey Tolmachyov is pouring the unicorns of the wine world
A Guide to L.A.’s Tiniest Pocket Parks
L.A. is home to some gargantuan green spaces—these are not those
This Artist’s Silk Pajamas Are a Love Letter to L.A.
Eggslut, Sqirl, and other iconic L.A. spots make an appearance in her prints
This Mobile Pizzeria’s Clam Pie Is to Die For
La Morra Pizzeria’s excellent topping combos make it a must
