May 2021
Features
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How L.A.’s Brentwood School Became a Battleground in the Culture Wars
A shift to a progressive curriculum has parents, faculty, and students at the elite private school locked in a furious ideological struggle that’s tearing the campus apart
How Local Landmark Lawry’s Fought Its Way Back from the Brink of Extinction
Shut down by the pandemic, one of the city’s oldest and most beloved restaurants made countless on-the-fly adjustments, all while trying to preserve what’s kept people coming back for decades
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Columns
What a Bout of COVID-19 Made Me Realize About My Bond with My Grandmother
For the past 90 years, my Grammy Rita has led a life packed with glamorous highs and dramatic dips. But it wasn’t until she fell ill last year that I appreciated the starring role she’s played in my own life
Scarlett Johansson Has Become Hollywood’s Canary in a Coal Mine
As the movie industry plots a big summer return, everyone’s holding their breath to see if our most versatile actress will help ‘Black Widow’ soar
Is Kraft Mac & Cheese Mix the Secret Behind the Smoke House’s Famous Garlic Bread?
Readers Ask Chris about Twin Towers Jail, an eyesore on Melrose, and more
Are There Any Lesbian Bars Left in Los Angeles?
Readers Ask Chris about queer watering holes, Metro’s seats, and more
Does McDonald’s Shoot All Its TV Ads in a Defunct L.A. Restaurant?
Readers Ask Chris about Pacific Park, cemeteries, and more
Departments
A Montessori-Inspired Cooking School for Kids Is Coming to Century City
At Little Kitchen Academy, tiny toques as young as three get total independence—and wee chef jackets, individual ovens, and age-appropriate knives
Crudo e Nudo Is Serving Up Fresh, Sustainable Fish—and an Exciting New Business Model
Former Michael’s chef Brian Bornemann and girlfriend Leena Culhane serve up their faves at the new Santa Monica raw bar and seafood market
Ellen DeGeneres Is Flipping Houses Like People Change Clothes
The host’s star may have lost its luster after mean-girl accusations, but her bank account still shines
A Media Savvy Deputy DA Is Leading a Noisy Crusade Against George GascĂłn
Los Angles District Attorney George Gascón was elected on promises to shake up the office. Now, longtime prosecutor Jon Hatami is fighting to roll back Gascón’s reforms—and possibly recall him
L.A.’s Canine Crime Wave Has Angelenos Keeping Their Pets on a Tight Leash
Lady Gaga’s french bulldogs aren’t the only pups in peril. Inside a surge of daring dognappings in the area
This Stylish Street in Hollywood Is Becoming L.A.’s New City Center
Don’t snooze on heading over to Sycamore
How Skateboarders (and Sean Penn) Turned Vans into a Fashion Powerhouse
In a new memoir, Vans founder Paul Van Doren recalls how his tiny Anaheim company went global
4 Exciting New Korean Spots to Try
From a restaurant that blends Korean and Italian influences to homestyle dishes at Grand Central Market
3 New L.A. Restaurants to Try in May
A breezy Mediterranean rooftop spot in Beverly Hills, and more
5 Things to Watch, Read, and Listen To in May
Your cultural agenda this month includes a new St. Vincent record, an exhibit of iPhone nudes, and more
How a Beloved North Hollywood Rose Farm Bounced Back from a Thorny Situation
After COVID caused business to wilt, Rose Lane Farms is ready to celebrate spring
4 Refreshing Mint Chip Ice Creams to Try Around Town
Here’s the scoop on four creamy varieties you won’t want to miss
Yvonne Orji Was Headed to Med School, but God Had a Different Plan
The actress-comedian—and now author—talks about being funny and having faith
Philip Glass in a Parking Lot? Long Beach Opera Is Taking the Form to Surprising New Places
An experimental drive-in production of ‘Les Enfants Terribles’ is “meant to be more immersive”
9 People You Should Be Following on Clubhouse
From whip-smart comedians to against-the-grain investors, here are the people having must-listen conversations on the booming, buzzy platform