June 2018
Features
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How to Pack the Perfect (Minimalist) Picnic Basket
Don’t attempt a summertime picnic without these essentials
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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
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L.A.’s Best Playgrounds, According to L.A. Kids
We went straight to the experts
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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.
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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
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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
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A Guide to L.A.’s Tiniest Pocket Parks
L.A. is home to some gargantuan green spaces—these are not those
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How One Nonprofit Is Transforming L.A. Parks into Edible Hangouts
These edible parks are living works of art
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Columns
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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
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Did a Flagpole on Disneyland’s Main Street Originate on Wilshire Boulevard?
A piece of L.A. in Anaheim
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The Complicated Case of the Colorado Street Bridge
Pasadena is struggling to end suicides from the span without diminishing its historic beauty
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Departments
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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
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An Inside Look at the Business of Hosting Celebrity Death Tours
“I’ve only had one person vomit…”
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Why Are Some of L.A.’s Curbs So Damn High?
No, Maaco is not to blame
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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.
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How to Upgrade Your Pup’s Dog Park Experience in L.A.
Your dog deserves better than a fenced-in dirt lot
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3 New L.A. Restaurants You Have to Try This June
A new farm-to-table spot at the Beverly Center and more
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The Hammer Museum Is Tapping Into Local Talent with Made in L.A.
A guide to the sweeping art biennial
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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.
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Boiled, Steamed, or Pan Fried? A Guide to Chinese Dumplings
Dumpling pro Ker Zhu of Mason’s Dumpling Shop walks us through the particulars
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How Do You Pronounce “Philippe” of Philippe the Original?
Opinions apparently differ, as they tend to when it comes to French dips
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At Smorgasburg, Vendors Serve Food and Shoppers Serve Looks
Some of our fave street style from a recent market
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These Elotes Are Summertime On (and Off) a Stick
Mexican street corn, off street
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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.
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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
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A Look at the Three-Tower Complex That’s Transforming L.A.’s Skyline
Oceanwide Plaza is rising fast across from Staples Center
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Meet the 26-Year-Old Sommelier Behind Maude’s Coveted Wine Collection
Andrey Tolmachyov is pouring the unicorns of the wine world
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A Guide to L.A.’s Tiniest Pocket Parks
L.A. is home to some gargantuan green spaces—these are not those
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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
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This Mobile Pizzeria’s Clam Pie Is to Die For
La Morra Pizzeria’s excellent topping combos make it a must
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