Having never been to Venice Beach, I didn't really know what to expect when I got there. Read more...
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The sun shines through the iconic Venice sign, recognizable to both residents and visitors, as pedestrians cross the street. Venice beach is home to multitudes of eccentric shops, medicinal marijuana stores, street performers and restaurants. This week, columnist Arit John took the Big Blue Bus to Venice Beach and explored what there is to do on a budget of less than $10.
For those who don't like coffee or tea, there's always been a simple, classic hot beverage to fall back on: hot chocolate. Rumored to have been created by the Mayans more than 2,000 years ago, this delicious drink is the alternative to more caffeinated and potent choices. This week, I went on a quest, a journey to hot chocolate Mecca, to sample and rate the hot chocolate at all the nearby Westwood cafes. So the next time you're studying in Westwood and feel the urge for something chocolate, you know what to order. Read more...
Los Angeles-based designer and Study Footwear founder Chris Stamp would never have founded his own shoe company or even pursued the arts without the support of his parents. Read more...
In case you ever wanted to know, the taste of a sheep's head is pungent, salty and a bit oily. Read more...
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UCLA alumnae Nat (left) and Kat find their next clue at the iconic Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England on “The Amazing Race.” They comprised the first all-woman team to win the contest.
I am vegan … for a week. Read more...
When I walked into the new Superdry at the Beverly Center, I felt like I'd been in one before, or in a store just like it. Read more...
Photo: Superdry USA, a college attire company, opened at the Beverly Center. It offers casual dresses and boots.
My New Year's resolution is to get out more. Read more...
