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The Rise of the Pastry Chef as L.A. Discovers Its Sweet Tooth

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For the lover of dessert, it's time to give pastry chefs and programs the props they deserve. Traditionally the too-often unsung heroes of the kitchen, it seems like the restaurant scene is finally figuring out what pastry chefs have known all along: the sweet side is where it's at. As......
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10 Ways to Spend a Labor Day Staycation in L.A.

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For lots of people, Labor Day weekend means packing up, jumping in the car or boarding an airplane, and spending a weekend away from L.A., responsibilities and the imminent reality that summer is coming to a close. Unfortunately, getting out of Dodge also means dealing with hoards of other tourists,......
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3 Malibu Wine Experiences (Beyond Malibu Wines)

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For wine lovers, there are few places better to live than California. But while Napa and Sonoma might get the most attention, there’s no need to leave SoCal — or even the L.A. area — to get your wine tasting on. That’s because Malibu, just 30-45 minutes north of L.A.,......
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5 Ways to Find Your Tribe in L.A.

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In a city as big, spread out and full of transplants as L.A., it's easy to be a loner.  Between hours spent sitting alone in traffic and the fact that plenty of adults have had their friend groups nailed down since roughly middle school, it can be a struggle to......
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8 Hotel Pools Where You Can Pretend You're Rich and Famous

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As you read this from your office or the coffee shop, untold numbers of Angelenos and tourists are lounging by a hotel pool somewhere, a cool drink in hand, soaking up rays. As they say, if you can't beat them, join them. With a little bit of gumption, some cocktail......
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8 Offbeat Museums in L.A. That Celebrate the Weird and Unique

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As the local art scene continues to flourish, many of L.A.’s major museums are finally getting the attention — and praise — they deserve. But there’s plenty more to this scene than the Getty, the Broad and LACMA. In fact, L.A. is home to a rich landscape of offbeat museums......
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The Definitive Ranking of L.A.’s Tourist Traps

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As with any popular tourist destination, L.A. is home to certain spots that large crowds of out-of-towners are compelled to flock to. You’ll see them on every entry-level list of must-sees in L.A., all over Instagram and in the opening credits of TV shows like The Hills or 90210. But......
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Where to Eat and Drink During Dine L.A.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — well, at least for local foodies. DineL.A.’s summer restaurant week takes place July 18 — 31 and includes a lineup of dozens of top L.A. restaurants, ranging from the classics to the brand-new. But it can be difficult to decide where......
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3 Best Pizzerias in the San Fernando Valley

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The saying is true: there's no such thing as bad pizza. From thin-crust Roman style to deep-dish Chicago pizza, and every folded, stretched, and topped variety in between, there's just something universally lovable about a fresh-baked pie. And by "something," we mean cheese. And bread. And sauce. But you don't have......
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10 Places Where Adults Can Indulge in Childhood Fun

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Bills, work and traffic: there's nothing that can make you wish you were a kid again quite like the challenges of adulting.  If you've ever longed for the days of dosing up on candy, de-stressing with a daily nap and working out your problems over a game of laser tag, then......