Feature Story
Art of Deception
Lucas Paya reveres tradition, yet his mixology always breaks ground—as evidenced in the Spanish Golden Ale he makes just for LA.
Consuming Passion Dinner with
Michael Voltaggio
The Top Chef master sits down with the Pulitzer-winning food writer to savor what’s next on his menu.
Surface Tension
Lari Pittman is quite comfortable, thank you, with the vivid contradictions that come through in his character—and his art.
Call of the Wild
An indulgent assortment of fall fashion accessories inspired by an array of nature's most unique and beautiful creatures.
Character Driven
With 10 films on tap, Milla Jovovich sits down for a Q&A on the perils of 3-D and shedding that “model turned actress” label.
The Fall of Troy
USC football fans are shocked—shocked!—by their school's severe NCAA sanctions...Turns out they shouldn't be.
In Vino Vendimia
The best food and wine festival you've never heard of? It's right next door in Baja...but it's a hard ticket to score.
Bitter Truth
Sure, they're sour-tasting elixirs made from mashed herbs—but thanks to the craft-cocktail movement, the time for amari in the States has never been better.
Eau Joy
Synchro-swim group the Aqualillies channel old Hollywood glamour as they ride the wake of megastar mermaid Esther Williams.
Dre’s Anatomy
All-Star Dodger Andre Ethier has embraced L.A. in unexpected ways. In our exclusive interview, he dishes on family, faith, fashion...and his favorite foods.
10Q: Alison Brie
The Mad Men and Community actress gets positively frisky in a sit-down on the playful side of Hollywood.
A New Leaf
For photographer Emily Shur, the eerie wonder of cell phone towers have become the new classic landscape.
Tastemakers Sonia Eram
Sonia Eram never advertises her Bev Hills store, Mameg, and still she has become L.A.’s most highly educated, under-the-radar fashion arbiter.
Tastemakers Jonathan Gold
Jonathan Gold is America’s top food critic, compassionately exploring L.A.’s global fare, treating taco trucks with the same reverence as a Michelin-rated restaurant.
Tastemakers Frederick + Laurie Samitaur-Smith
Can real-estate development be a path to progressive social action? Frederick and Laurie Samitaur-Smith believe so and are proving it in Culver City.
Tastemakers Jeffrey Deitch
After 30 years as a curator and gallerist, Deitch signs on at MOCA to continue his constantly evolving dialogue about art, life and the cultural landscape.
Past Perfect Christina Hendricks
Fired-copper hair, vanilla-malt skin, five feet eight inches of packed va-va-voom—Mad Men’s alpha babe talks Hollywood, Tom Waits worship and becoming a living doll.
Let’s Get Ready to Rumba!
Unlike other sports, same-sex dancing is unique to the Gay Games and Steve Valentine and Robert Tristan are serious contenders.
Hollywood Backlot Dinner for Schmucks
Takes a catbird seat at the table of the sure-to-be hilarious Dinner for Schmucks.
The Real Deal
Tom Selleck is one of Hollywood's best westerners. Now, with an induction into the Cowboy Hall of Fame, turns out he doesn't just talk the talk.
Jerkin’ Jeneration
Perhaps owing to its eyebrow-raising moniker, this blend of hip-hop-infused dance, music and style is all about youth, sound and a truly distinctive look.
Right Here Right Now
Who will be the next great indie band in L.A.? Our pundits weigh in with their picks.
Matinee Idol
The ArcLight extends its reign over L.A. movie theaters with a new branch in Pasadena.
Haute Coffee
If you are looking for a great cup of java, check out these recommendations from our resident coffee connoisseurs.
Chasing the Dragon
Has the specialization of coffee has slipped into the realm of pretension...at the sake of plain old good taste?
Seoul Mate
Pierre Koenig’s modern-architecture masterpiece Case Study House No. 21 exhibits global balance with an owner who showcases Eastern art through a series of visiting installations.
All That Glitters
Robert Stone sets his sights on the stories buildings tell, the personal and cultural iconography they manifest—and even the feelings they evoke.
Fountain Head
Water Entertainment Technologies is arguably the most advanced design firm of its kind. Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve likely seen its handiwork.
True to Form Eddy Sykes
Owner of ChersonProm, Sykes dreams of design that is moving in every sense of the word—and everything he turns out proves it.
True to Form Meier/Ferrer
Proof that two halves do make a whole, especially when it comes to designing spectacular elemental furniture.
Kobe Bryant White Hot
Kobe Bryant strikes an elegant pose as he fields questions on his basketball mortality and getting used to flying in helicopters.
Perchance to Dream
Sleeping Beauty’s glass coffin and Jesus’ empty tomb made indelible marks on wee Rick Owens’ psyche and thereafter, his distinctive furniture designs.
Hollywood Backlot How I Met Your Mother
Hollywood Backlot steps on to the set of CBS’ hit show How I Met Your Mother, now in its fifth hilarious season.
The Slow Fade from B&W into Color
There's more diversity in noir than you might think—Denise Hamilton proves it.
At Caña, All Roads Lead to Rum
Nightlife king Cedd Moses’ new downtown rum club evokes the spirit of the tropics.
Heavenly Hawaii
On Kauai, lie back, sip a mai tai and gaze at the moon over Hanalei Bay—and there's no better place to do it than the St. Regis Princeville.
A Taste of Pinot Paradise
Santa Barbara is pinot noir heaven, but just which one is best? We give 'em a taste test.
Transverse Transcendence
The pinot noirs of the Santa Rita Hills have come a long way since the planting of the very first vine.
Dangerous Curves
Carla Gugino tears into her roles as if with talons, showing a capacity for risk taking in neo-noir tales that ride the edge of darkness.
On the Edge of Nothing
There's no metropolis more perfect to serve as noir’s backdrop than the frontier’s end—the “last city,” Los Angeles.
Basic Black
Twenty essential books and films that form the foundation for that specialty genre known as L.A. noir.
Hollywood Backlot Justified
With this issue, LA becomes the print home of David Strick’s behind-the-scenes look at hot TV and movie productions.
Memories Taste Like This
Chasen’s dishes were part of the fabric of Los Angeles—now they're living on in the work of one of its veterans.
Looks Can Kill
Kim-Maree Penn is lovely, but her winning smile isn't the only thing that can knock you out.
Drink in Paradise
The tiki cocktail is back with a vengeance...and now a tip of the hat to the man who brought it to Los Angeles.
Paradise Poured
Tiki is back—5 recipes you'll remember, reimagined for a new generation.
Blunt Force
Dedicated follower of fashion, crime-scene cleaner, Queen of England—to say Emily Blunt has range is an understatement.
Drai for Night
Victor Drai is no stranger to Los Angeles—and his new club atop the W Hotel in Hollywood proves it.
Joker's Wild
Eric Yahnker's work is elegant proof that serious art can flourish under the umbrella of comedy.
