March 2018
Features
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How the World’s First Movie Stars Made Sure Beverly Hills Didn’t Become Part of L.A.
The birth of Beverly Hills was also the birth of celebrity politics
A Brief Tour of L.A.’s Secret Ruins
From a crumbled mansion in Altadena to a ghost town outside Santa Clarita
3 L.A. Boutiques So Exclusive They’re Practically Invisible
Appointment-only shopping at its finest
These 4 Local Dining Gems Are Hidden in Unexpected Places
We sniffed out some secret spots for superior food
These Japanese Gardens Are Like Living Art Installations
Supremely serene and extremely ‘grammable
Ever Notice These 6 L.A. Buildings That Look Like What They Were?
You can still spot programmatic architecture in L.A., if you keep your eyes peeled
These Hidden L.A. Drinking Dens Are Worth Seeking Out
Sometimes good drinks are password protected
In Historic Filipinotown, Alleyways Have Become Outdoor Art Galleries
Beautiful, colorful murals are hidden just around the corner
These Local Farms and Gardens Are Feasts for the Eyes—and the Belly
Fruits and veggies abound at these greenspaces
3 Peaceful Waterside Spots in L.A. That’ll Soothe Your Soul
A little time by the water can go a long way
The Inside Scoop on DTLA’s Best Sample Sales
Because life’s too short to pay retail
Have You Been to These Offbeat L.A. Museums?
There’s a lot more out there than LACMA and the Broad
Need to Get Glammed Up Like a Celeb? This Rental House Can Help
This mega-splurge will get you red-carpet ready
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Columns
From Aldi to Vons, How Grocery Stores Are Our Connection to L.A.—and Ourselves
In L.A., a beloved grocery store’s closing can leave your adrift in a cold, lonely world
What Happened to DTLA’s Old Traffic Tunnels?
You can still find a sealed entrance in Westlake
Who Should Really Win at the 2018 Oscars
Forget the predictions—here are our favorites
As the Oscars Approach, These 3 Movies Rise Above the Rest
The year’s three most unique and genre-defying pictures
Departments
Why the King Tut Exhibit Coming to L.A. Is the Most Significant to Date
Something big—and old—is coming to the California Science Center
Why We Can’t Wait to See Gina Rodriguez in Annihilation
The Annihilation star boxes, raps, and is always down for tacos, so basically she’s perfect
This Echo Park Spot Is the Jewish-ish Deli You’ve Been Waiting For
Chef Liz Johnson’s strip mall spot is not your bubbe’s egg salad joint
Here Are the 12 Best Things to Do in L.A. in March
Your guide to the month’s can’t-miss events in and around L.A.
How YouTuber LaurDIY Became the Millennial Martha Stewart
Lauren Riihimaki has turned how-to videos into big business
3 Restaurants You Have to Try This March
Grab your favorite dining partner and try out one of these new L.A. hotspots
5 Reasons March Is Going to Be a Really Good Month on L.A. Stages
My Favorite Murder live is just one highlight
These Two Street Vendors Are Making L.A.’s Best Baja Fish Tacos
The four key elements to creating a perfect specimen
How a Cofounder of the Derby Dolls Is Helping the L.A. Fire Department Recruit More Women
According to Rebecca Ninburg, balancing the scales is key
L.A. Is Saying G’day to an Influx of Aussie Cafés
You’re going to want to try a jaffle
How to Spend an Entire Day in East Hollywood
Neighborhood expert Claudia Bruce gives us a tour of her favorite spots
A Look Back at 60 Years of L.A. Dodgers Baseball
A timeline from their first home game in 1958 to the World Series in 2017
Why Dodger Stadium Is One of a Kind
It’s more than a ballpark—it’s a mid-century modern gem
A Local Company Is Building the Farm of the Future From Shipping Containers
In industrial Vernon, Local Roots Farms is growing salad greens that are ”better than organic”
In Honor of International Women’s Day, a Look Back at the Faces of the Women’s March
Photographer Joe Pugliese captured beautiful images of demonstrators in January
4 Slices of Carrot Cake to Try Because, You Know, Vegetables Are Good for You
Still the most fun way to get a dose of beta carotene
This Pharmacy-Themed Bar in Chinatown Has the Cure for What Ails You
Cure-alls or cocktails? Both, really
This Tiny Echo Park Coffeehouse Is Serving Food With Big Flavor
This might become your favorite new breakfast spot
The Voices of the Dodgers Sound Off on the Team’s History
Vin Scully and Jaime Jarrín reflect on the team’s early days
This Might Be the Most Inventive Breakfast Burrito in L.A.
Brunch may never be the same
Chef Adam Perry Lang Is Making the Knives for His Hollywood Steak House by Hand
Yeah, you could say he’s detail oriented
What if Homer’s Odyssey Took Place During the Watts Rebellion?
The new novel Graffiti Palace transports a hero tale to 1965 L.A.
How the Port of Los Angeles Is Moving Cargo—and Cleaning Up Its Act
Big boats, big cranes—big pollution
5 Albums That Shaped Khruangbin’s Groovy, Soulful Sound
Their name is Thai and they’re from Texas, but their influences come from all over the world
Did Malibu Ever Have a Railroad?
Well, sort of…
Vin Scully to Narrate the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series Film
The legendary announcer comes out of retirement for a special occasion
