In a city that seems to have everything, there are also plenty of rarities. A parking spot in Koreatown. A quick trip on the 405. An In-N-Out drive-thru without a 27 car line. But perhaps nothing in LA is so rare as a left turn arrow at an intersection. Yes, Los Angeles is well known […]
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There are Not One But Two Southern California Desert Regions. Here’s How to Tell Them Apart.
Los Angeles may not be the desert that so many people claim. At least not all of it. Parts of the greater LA area encompass portions of the SoCal desert. For those unaware, we actually have two deserts in Southern California and three distinct deserts making up the California desert environment. Not too far off […]
10 Must-See Los Angeles Concerts in August
Los Angeles is arguable one of the biggest entertainment hubs of the world, and our city is in no shortage of fun events coming up including these must-see concerts in August. Mark your calendars, and prepare your sing-along voices for these must-see Los Angeles concerts. 1) Drake and 21 Savage at The Kia Forum Dates: […]
The Best LA Restaurants for Authentic Cultural Food
Los Angeles serves as a nexus point for so many different cultures that we have a veritable wealth of exotic cuisine readily accessible to us. However, the beautiful blending of cultures has a potential setback: it can be difficult to find authentic cultural food. In a city like LA, tradition is often forsaken for something […]
LA Cars Provide a Strange Refuge You Rarely Find in Other Cities
LA drivers spend a lot of time sitting in their cars. It’s an unavoidable side effect of being an Angeleno. Those of us fortunate enough to own our own mechanical chariots will often find ourselves sitting stationary on the freeway several times a week. It’s why LA drivers share a rare bond with their cars […]
Here’s What to Do if the Home Insurance California Brokers Offer No Longer Covers You
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve seen it’s getting harder to secure California homeowners insurance. Farmers Insurance, the second most popular home insurance California provider, just announced their intentions to place a cap on new policies. This trails even stricter decisions by State Farm and Allstate to completely cease issuing homeowner’s policies […]
Treat Yourself to the Richly Unique Experience of Ethiopian Food Los Angeles Offers
With so many cultures meshing together in Los Angeles, we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to exotic cuisine. Sushi and ramen dominate Little Tokyo. Thai Town offers a veritable wealth of traditional and fusion dishes. And all across the city, you can find French, Italian, and Mediterranean eateries to rival any in […]
Looking for the Best Japanese Garden Los Angeles Has to Offer? Here Are 8!
You may not associate Los Angeles with the same kind of hustle culture as cities like New York and Chicago, but it’s still a major city. So, it pays to know where you can escape when the long hours at the office and traffic jams are chipping away at your serenity. And rare is the […]
That Service Fee Restaurant Owners Are Pushing is Leaving Diners Confused and Frustrated
Dining out is a major part of the quintessential Los Angeles experience. The convening of the city’s disparate cultures are mirrored in flavor combinations you won’t find anywhere else. You can discover culinary wonders to perk up palates from fine dining establishments to corner food trucks. But chasing that foodie fix is becoming more tough […]
LA Fashion Icon Chris “Spanto” Printup Leaves Behind a Legacy of Sincerity
Featured image credit: Born X Raised As much as we love Los Angeles, it does have more than its fair share of plasticity. Yet, if you dig through the influencers, TikTok challengers, and nepo babies, you can still catch glimpses of the city’s true soul. Sadly, one of the clearest windows into the beating heart […]