‘How Punctuation Remade the World’ author explains the unexpected history of those little marks
Pity the period. And the comma and the semicolon too. Punctuation is the sturdy armature of written language,…
Dan Werb on ‘Our Wild Familiars,’ his new book about animals in cities
In 2007, for the first time in recorded history, more humans were living in urban spaces than rural…
Katella Commons at OCVibe announces new serving of culinary partners
This week, OCVibe served up another announcement of culinary partners to join Katella Commons. The 100-acre entertainment and…
James Ellroy on ‘Red Sheet,’ his new book
For 45 years, in his novels, short stories and essays, James Ellroy has been creating the definitive under-history…
Joshua Gil, Pioneer of L.A. Alta California Cuisine, Dies
The trailblazing chef passed away on Monday after a four-year battle with cancer Chef Joshua Gil, a pioneer…
Daisy Miles party bus tour celebrates L.A.’s Black-owned food scene
It was approaching noon on a recent Saturday and a small crowd was forming outside of Southern Girl…
Gertrude Stein finally gets the look she deserves in this new book
In Deborah Levy’s new novel “My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein,” the celebrated British author turns her…
Best Puerto Rican restaurants in Los Angeles
When San Juan native Rafael Rodriguez opened Señor Big Ed in Cypress in the mid-90s, there were few…
Wilde’s, a new crown jewel of L.A. dining, excels at “Cal-British” cooking
When Wilde’s opened in late October, taking over a corner space in Los Feliz with room enough for…
I ate at Noma LA for $1,500. Was it worth it?
“Didn’t the roe taste like Fritos?” asked Ryan Phang. The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf…
Electric Bleu offers one of L.A.’s most affordable tasting menus
Pâté en croûte is a classic French charcuterie presentation that dates back to the Middle Ages. When done…
Well-known SoCal chef Rainer Schwarz dies in car crash
A well-known Orange County chef and co-owner of a pair of neighboring Laguna Beach eateries died Monday in…