Amanda Lewis

A type of wax called shatter; Credit: flick/Symic

Banning Wax Is a Terrible Idea

Amanda Lewis
As reported on our sister blog The Informer yesterday, state senator Lou Correa has proposed a ban on cannabis concentrates, specifically on butane hash oil. Also known as wax, these concentrates can contain up to 80% THC. This is a bad idea, for a number of reasons. In fact, it's a terrible......
It doesn't feel like 40 miles when you're in the zone.; Credit: Hansel Echeverria

Kushtown Society Cyclists Ride High – Literally

Amanda Lewis
Each Wednesday, 40 or 50 cyclists meet up shortly after 9 p.m. at a vacant lot near the Denny's at Wilshire Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in Koreatown to get stoned and go for a fast-paced ride through Los Angeles. They call themselves the Kushtown Society. What began five years ago......
Riff Raff; Credit: Jonathan K

Is the New Riff Raff Weed Strain Any Good?

Amanda Lewis
When we found out that Riff Raff had his own strain of weed, we were pretty pumped. We imagined dancing like a manic octopus, telling hilarious stories about how our father fights polar bears, and being blessed with sartorial inspiration.  And so we hustled down to Black Rose Collective on Melrose, home......
Eva Restaurant; Credit: Photo credit: Mark Gold

When Does Art's High-Brow Name-Dropping Become a Gimmick?

Amanda Lewis
A few weeks ago, a pianist studying at Julliard e-mailed a few friends to ask for advice about putting together a recital series. What would motivate the masses to come out for classical music? he asked us. What indeed, I wondered, motivates anyone to go see art? Curiosity? Obligation? The......