Liz Ohanesian

If you took midcentury style and stripped it of any design elements now considered kitsch, and took the tried-and-true steakhouse menu and added a dose of contemporary, international flair, you would get SOCA. The design theme is actually Mediterranean, but the blue glass and white embellishments that curve like wrought......

The Automobile Driving Museum is a jewel hidden amid the corporate parks and industrial spaces of El Segundo. Inside this warehouse-like venue, you'll find vintage and classic cars lovingly preserved. The museum's old-school rides go way back — you might find some early Packards here — but also include mid–20th......

For the music shopper, a trip to the local hard-copy supplier comes with two objectives: 1. Find something from your constantly expanding wish list; and 2. Find something you didn't know you wanted but looks cool and is priced right. You can do both at Jacknife Records, even if your......

Despite the wealth of art inside the Vincent Price Art Museum, the institution remains a bit of a secret among Angelenos. You might be forgiven for thinking this is a collection of movie posters and costumes related to the actor best known for his horror films. It's not. Price wasn't......

"We started out the 20th century with being refugees, victims. We started out stateless. The 21st century is different. We have a state. We're not refugees anymore, by and large. So, now how do we look at who we are? Now what questions do we ask? Now how do we define Armenian-ness?...