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lake gregory
Idyllic Lake Gregory is a hidden treasure only a short drive from L.A., and far from the year-round buzz of Big Bear Lake or Lake Arrowhead.
wright's beach
Sonoma County is home to some of the state's most stunning coastal terrain -- from cloistered coves to pygmy forests.
Angela Brussel's Armenian Family | Courtesy of the author
An author's cathartic culinary journey as she reflects on her family's harrowing experience through the Armenian genocide.
The Blissful Goat
As more and more goat farms bring in yoga, and as more and more yoga studios bring in goats, here are the five best places to take your yoga practice to the farm — and find your zen in the cutest way possible.
Outside of Union Discount Swapmeet | Danny Jensen
Quietly tucked inside of a bustling swapmeet in East Hollywood, you’ll find Nabi, a fast-casual counter serving Korean comfort fare with a Mexican twist. It is owned by a James Beard Award-nominated author of both Korean and Mexican cookbooks.
Clarissa Wei Flickr
In a city stereotyped for its dedication to healthful food, organic Asian produce grown within the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area is actually quite rare.
Nem Nuong | Courtesy of Bamboo Bistro
Brodard and its constellation of restaurants, which reach from Corona Del Mar to Garden Grove, is one of the most successful independently owned restaurant franchises in Orange County.
alamere falls
Formed in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of California, Marin County is a wealth of protected areas, from the Point Reyes National Seashore to Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Pacific Orchid Expo
If you’re casually curious about these colorful and fragrant flora, or you’re already a flower fancier on your way to becoming a full-blown orchid addict, here are five great ways to nurture your growing passion for SoCal’s most seductive cultivars.
Aceitunas at Rosaliné | Danny Jensen
Celebrated chef Ricardo Zarate has been introducing Angelenos to Peruvian flavors for nearly a decade. His two newly opened restaurants pay homage to his mother and his adopted home of Los Angeles.
Dessert selections at Porto's | Courtesy of Porto's
Porto's Bakery sells about 1.2 million cheese rolls and 550,000 potato balls per month. But this bakery that could was once a black market business born in Communist Cuba.
Chef Kimmy Tang Holding Squid Ink Pasta | Eddie Lin
Chef Kimmy Tang loves to travel, and while her cosmopolitan approach to cooking can be partially attributed to globetrotting, it also originates from the influence of a Taiwanese chef-mentor she endearingly calls Uncle Chu.
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