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How a Vacant Wilmington Lot Became Tyler Durden’s House in ‘Fight Club’ 25 Years Ago

The first rule of this article is… do not read further unless you’ve seen Fight Club. This is how the filming locations for the classic film shot in Wilmas look like now—25 years later.

October 15, 2024

In Search of True Jerk Chicken, We Found Excellent Curry Goat and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Oxtail In West L.A. Instead

Yes, there’s good Jamaican food In L.A, and this new low-key spot on the second floor of a strip mall in the Westside proves it.

October 15, 2024

Seven Indigenous Truths From These Native Community Leaders

We sat down with Indigenous revolutionaries, Sean "The Sioux Chef" Sherman, and L.A.'s own Odilia Romero and Alfonso Martinez to reflect on native wisdom. These were some of their universal truths.

October 14, 2024

Five Delicious Spots to Try In the U.S.’s First Official ‘Little Arabia’ in Orange County

Where to go In O.C.'s Little Arabia for crispy falafel, sticky knafeh, and more.

October 14, 2024

These Simple Mexicali-style, Aluminum Foil-Wrapped Burritos Are For ‘Lonches,’ Not Influencers

These are the burritos that northern Mexico is familiar with, especially in the borderlands that stretch from Juarez to Mexicali. These are the not french-fried filled burritos of San Diego, the beans-rice-and-meat burritos of Los Angeles, or the everything-and-your-mama burritos of San Francisco that most average civilians are familiar with. These are laborers' burritos sold out of a cooler, and so satisfying in the simplest way possible.

October 11, 2024

Meet Mid-City L.A.’s Third-Generation Oaxacan Baker, Who Still Makes Traditional Hand-Drawn Pan de Muerto

As an increasing number of Dia de Muertos fans begin to build their altars this year, establishments like this bakery, owned by a third-generation panadero, still makes pan de muerto the painstaking hand-drawn way, making it as crucial as ever in Los Angeles. 

October 8, 2024

Eight Sick Halloween Haunts In Los Angeles

From a theater experience that will scar you to a chance to play a character in a Halloween haunt, we have seven of the most immersive experiences in the city for your Halloween terror.

October 3, 2024

The Taco 69: These Are L.A.’s Best Tacos, Ranked

To live and eat tacos in Los Angeles. As the L.A.'s first publication dedicated to finding the best tacos, we are ranking our fine taco scene for the first time ever. It's the guide to end all other taco guides and dedicated to our members who support us and to the best damn city in the world—complete with a map. Happy 69ing. TACOS FOREVER.

Seven New, Must-Try Taquerías In L.A.

It’s never been a better time to live in L.A. and love tacos. For the last few years, the food media narrative behind L.A.’s arduous restaurant scene has been doom and gloom. But now, L.A. is experiencing a taquería explosion.

September 26, 2024