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Editor’s Letter—April 2012
In a special tribute to the nuances of noir, the best of the genre weighs in on books, bad guys and weapons of choice
Peace Initiative
Laguna Beach’s Blue Pearl retreat takes a cue from its stunning environs as the perfect place to refuel.
Northern Exposure Art + Architecture
by MAYER RUS Contemporary Art Gallery 604-681-2700 / contemporaryartgallery.ca A show of 1960s work by...
Northern Exposure Cocktails
by JOANNE SASVARI Calabash Bistro Cocktail: Calabash Dark and Stormy 604-568-5882 / calabashbistro.com A slice...
Northern Exposure Hotels
by JOANNE BLAIN Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel 877-900-5350 / fairmont.com/pacificrim Opened just in time for...
The Long Way Home
The Indo Dutch are a multicultural people. And when they had to leave their homeland, California was the logical destination.
Power to the People
With innovative minds like Sungevity’s Danny Kennedy, L.A. can lower its use of fossil fuels while hitting the goal of a million solar roofs.
Surf’s Up
Photographer Dewey Nicks’ seaside Santa Barbara home is a handsome, modern mix for a handsome, modern family.
Heaven on Wheels
The Hollywood A-list routinely seeks out Jane Hallworth's one-of-a-kind trailer when they're looking for luxury on the set.
The California Cure Future of Medical Care
See what health care will look like beyond its current crossroads: more personal responsibility; tailored medical treatments and pharmacological therapies; years of looking younger longer; and the import of recent clinical trials.
The California Cure Innovators
The world is on the cusp of an amazing medical revolution. Here's an overview of the game changers of the field—the men and women who are blazing new directions in dealing with age-old medical issues.
Performing Art
For Sela Ward, a stunning cantilevered studio has become far more than a place to paint—it is literally her retreat.
Walk This Way Boyle Heights
Lyrics to the Missing Persons song aside, people do walk in L.A., chief among them indefatigable city council president Eric Garcetti. To echo the point, he steps out of the office to stroll nearby Boyle Heights.
