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Surprising Meanings Behind the Names of Los Angeles Area Neighborhoods

With a city as sprawling as LA, city planners in days of yore had to get pretty creative when it came to naming Los Angeles area neighborhoods. Sometimes to the point of desperation (we’re looking at you, Beverlywood). All kidding aside, a lot of LA’s neighborhoods have surprising meanings.  When You Wish Upon the Tar Photo credit: Downtowngal Everyone knows t...

5 Killer Cocktail Recipes for the Spooky Season

It’s time to get into the holiday spirit (Halloween, that is) with these 5 killer cocktail recipes you’ve got to try! Whether you’re looking for a sip that’s hauntingly tasty or just looking to impress your party guests, we’ve got you covered. These TikTok drink recipes will transform anyone into a mystical, at-home mixologist. Haunted Pumpkin Patch Margarita ...

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Why are some people so afraid of clowns?

For 15 years, psychology professor Philip John Tyson has been teaching classes on phobias. At the start of every semester, he asks his students the same question: What are you afraid of? Students routinely cited spiders, snakes and claustrophobic spaces, but a consistent minority would say they were “terrified of clowns,” said Tyson, an associate professor of psychology at the Un...

Unique Celebrity Homes: Robert Downey Jr.’s Concrete Clubhouse

With an abundance of money surrounding some of our most beloved stars, it’s no surprise that their humble abodes may not be so humble. However, some celebs have taken it to the next level when it comes to customizing a home. Robert Downey Jr. is at the top of the list when it comes to non-traditional houses with his proclaimed Clubhouse, a bulbous concrete structure with arched doorw...

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12 Valley Secrets You Need to Know About

By Jessica Ritz Published on 10/19/2015 at 12:05 AM The Japanese Garden | Jessica Ritz/Thrillist Can you keep a secret? No? Well, turns out, neither can we, especially when it comes to the Valley. These are the 12 best secrets that were just too good not to share. But don't blame us for blabbing: it's hard to not get excited about where the Batmobile was built.  ...

Things to do on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles

Stuff your holiday weekend with these things to do on Thanksgiving, from turkey trots to holiday marketplaces   Edited by  Michael Juliano Tuesday October 3 2023 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp If you’re doing it right, Thanksgiving in Los Angeles means feasting on turkey and the best pies—and finding volunteer opportunities&...

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6 Holiday Cocktail Recipes for the Festive Winter Season

We’ve got the most essential holiday list that’s both naughty and nice! Perfect for cocktail connoisseurs, casual drinkers, and even mocktail lovers, these 6 festive holiday cocktail recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious and so much fun to make at ho ho home! Tis the season for family and friends, May we gather with cheer and approach the year’s end. Indulgin...

16 Ways to Spend Your Time in Little Tokyo Los Angeles

Los Angeles is fortunate to be home to one of only three Japan-towns in the U.S. And with Japan an ocean away, many Angelenos will likely only experience a taste of Japanese culture through our city’s Little Tokyo district. Little Tokyo Los Angeles is a protected National Historic Landmark. In its open-air markets and malls, we’re treated to not just the cultural but the p...

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Looking for the Best British Pub in Los Angeles?

For a city that is decidedly not in Great Britain, Los Angeles is home to a surprising number of British pubs. Now we know what you’re thinking: can we really call an establishment a British pub if it’s in California? We suppose it’s a bit like trying to find an authentic Mexican restaurant in London. That being said, our list of the best British pubs in LA is chock ...

LA Home Spotlight: The Getty House

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, news of an intruder infiltrating LA Mayor Karen Bass’s home was plastered across all of the country’s biggest news sites. Though Bass was present during the break-in, she was unharmed, and the perpetrator was apprehended. But the breached home wasn’t technically Karen Bass’s. Rather, it was LA’s civic take on the White House; a home reser...