Compiled by Anthony Torrise With many commencement ceremonies postponed or moving online, the Class of 2020 will go down in history like no other, so we asked a few about

Santa Monica Brew Works is celebrating Rip City Skates, the longest continuously operating skate shop in the area, with a new creation made with the spirit of Dogtown in mind.

Best Craft Cocktail in a Can or Pouch: Lanea’s To-Go Cocktails By Anthony Torrise One good thing to come out of 2020 is the To-Go Cocktail. To help restaurants make

Peter DiStefano plays through a flurry of earth-friendly tunes By Anthony Torrise Peter DiStefano always seems to be playing guitar either for himself or an audience. The founding guitarist of

Peter DiStefano plays through a flurry of earth-friendly tunes By Anthony Torrise Peter DiStefano always seems to be playing guitar either for himself or an audience. The founding guitarist of ‘90s alternative rock outfit Porno for Pyros never seems…

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Taking over Sunny Spot, Nueva arrives on Venice’s food scene By Anthony Torrise Since March, restaurants have had to adapt…

Compiled by Anthony Torrise With county health officials recommending Angelenos forego traditional trick-or-treating rituals, this year’s Halloween is going to be anything but normal. But that doesn’t mean being festive

Compiled by Anthony Torrise With county health officials recommending Angelenos forego traditional trick-or-treating rituals, this year’s Halloween is going to be anything but normal. But that doesn’t mean being festive has to stop. Restaurants are…

Taking over Sunny Spot, Nueva arrives on Venice’s food scene By Anthony Torrise Since March, restaurants have had to adapt to a new normal in all kinds of ways. Some have even had to close down either temporarily or completely. Westsider Jared…

How Alana’s created the perfect spot for get-togethers, coffee and nirvana in Mar Vista By Caden Sullivan and Anthony Torrise Opportunities have a way of presenting themselves out of nowhere.

Best Bargain Hot Chicken on the Westside: Al’s Hot Chicken By Anthony Torrise Nashville-style hot chicken is nearly impossible to find on the Westside of Los Angeles. Popular brands like

The Best Cat Therapy This Side of Town: The CatCafe Lounge and ‘Catio’ By Anthony Torrise Pets have proven to be one of the best cures for the stresses most

The Best Do-Gooder: Lycia Naff, Drive-By Do-Gooders By Anthony Torrise Lycia Naff has not let the hurdles of coronavirus stop her from giving for the sake of giving. The Mar

Best Craft Cocktail in a Can or Pouch: Lanea’s To-Go Cocktails By Anthony Torrise One good thing to come out of 2020 is the To-Go Cocktail. To help restaurants make it through the pandemic, California’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)…

The Best Do-Gooder: Lycia Naff, Drive-By Do-Gooders By Anthony Torrise Lycia Naff has not let the hurdles of coronavirus stop her from giving for the sake of giving. The Mar Vista local takes a drive once a week to Skid Row and hands out bottles of…

How Alana’s created the perfect spot for get-togethers, coffee and nirvana in Mar Vista By Caden Sullivan and Anthony Torrise Opportunities have a way of presenting themselves out of nowhere. For Eric Stogsdill and Erin Ward, that’s exactly how it…

Best Bargain Hot Chicken on the Westside: Al’s Hot Chicken By Anthony Torrise Nashville-style hot chicken is nearly impossible to find on the Westside of Los Angeles. Popular brands like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Howlin’ Ray’s are at least 30 minutes…

Westside local Alex Scrymgeour depicts Venice’s colorful characters in TV pilot “Eddie’s” By Anthony Torrise If there’s one thing Venice is known for, it’s the wide net of creative people

Westside local Alex Scrymgeour depicts Venice’s colorful characters in TV pilot “Eddie’s” By Anthony Torrise If there’s one thing Venice is known for, it’s the wide net of creative people it attracts. There are countless personalities that come from…

Ease into the end of summer with these SoCal-style brews By Anthony Torrise With the arrival of Labor Day weekend, summertime is unfortunately winding down. While we have a few