November 2009

Editor’s Letter—November 2009

Nothing is as certain as change...and it has come to this magazine in the form of a new editor.

Categories: Celebrities / Drinks / Editor's Letter

Overheard—November 2009

L.A. talks...and we're listening.

Categories: Overheard

50: Badges

A timeline of LAPD stars and shields; plus, notable events in the annals of Los Angeles' criminal history.

Categories: 50 / L.A. History / Politics

The Style List—November 2009

Fashion is in the bag!

Categories: Accessories / Fashion / Shopping / The Style List / Trends

Culture(d)—November 2009

In the realm of arts 'n' ideas

Categories: Art / Culture / culture(d) / Design

"I’ve been dating this man for three years, and he still won’t commit. Okay, the truth is he’s married to someone else." Is there a band-aid for this pain? You'd be surprised where relief can be found...

Categories: Books / Lonely Hearts Book Club

Tête-à-Tête: Ennio Morricone

Even if you don’t know him by name, you’ve definitely heard Ennio Morricone’s scores...and he's still going strong at 80. Plus, must-mix tracks.

Categories: Interviews / Music / Turn It Up

Man on Fire

Fighting blazes is one thing, fighting those who start them is another. And Tom Derby, he wouldn't have it any other way.

Categories: My L.A.

Abbie Cornish Poetry in Motion

View Video The ascending star reflects on her farm girl roots, her inner beast—and her...

Categories: Celebrities / Fashion / Feature Story / Pictorials

Video Interview Abbie Cornish

Abbie talks Hollywood and hype in an exclusive Q&A

Categories: Video

(Fish) (Delicious)

There is no town more sushi crazed than Los Angeles. But just what is it about raw fish that sends us into such a frenzy? Turns out true sushi mastery can be discovered through the most unexpected sources—like my acupuncturist.

Categories: City Landmarks / Feature Story / Food / I'm Still Hungry / Photos / Pictorials

Mezcal Free Spirit

Ron Cooper's journey from artist to mezcal producer started with a single question: “Do you think the Pan-American Highway really exists?” From there, he was driven to show the world the joys of the most complex, versatile and rarefied distillate on earth.

Categories: By the Glass / Drinks / Feature Story / Local Travel / Photos / Pictorials / Travel