Ryan Hooks is a LA bartender who mixes up flavorful creations at Saint Felix in Hollywood. He’s also the big winner of El Jimador’s Margarita Trail, a competition for the best margarita in LA. We spoke with Hooks about his favorite creations, delectable
The haze of pot rose and meshed with the fog emanating from the stage, orange lights flashing. The crowd sang, danced and pushed through the sea of people. Their eyes focused on the stage. Chaos met zen. It was Kanye
Images courtesy of Black Fuel Trading Co. Years of travel have garnered Shannon Leto an elevated palate and distinct taste that has become the genius behind his curated coffee blends. The Black Fuel Trading Company is more than an artisanal
The beauty industry is having a moment, not only is maximalism in (you know, a full face of makeup + falsies) but a little help from a good plastic surgeon holds just as much value as natural beauty itself. While most constituents of pop
“What ever happened to just having a good time and enjoying your drink?” Seriously. These days it seems like most of us are more worried about how drunk we can get, not caring about the hole we’re burning through our
The weather gods are mad at us, maybe it’s Trump’s constant allegations that there is no such thing as climate change, or maybe just a super tough nudge to encourage us to REALLY start saving water and energy whilst trying to survive
What’s better than the opportunity to watch adorably hilarious cat videos on the BIG screen while surrounded by people who share the “cats rule everything around me” motto? Nothing. Nothing at all. CatCon is presenting the first annual CatVideoFest to
Photography by Laure Joliet New York fashion designer, Rachel Comey has decided to make her mark here in the west coast by opening an earthy and artfully designed store on Melrose Ave., within the fashion hub of West Hollywood. Only
The Capitol Records building is one of the most iconic structures in LA and if you’re a native, you’ll know a handful of people who have been inside and even fewer who have been to the top floor. Now, for
Just in! Tickets for the Los Angeles debut of fashion, music and cultural event, MADE, are on sale now and they’re anticipated to go fast. The highly anticipated two-day event will take place at L.A. LIVE’s Event Deck on June 10 and 11,
Photo by Wonho Frank Lee Before the Highland Park Bowl became a premiere location for recreation in the neighborhood, it housed a pharmacy, a slew of doctor’s offices and a music store back in the prohibition era. Upstairs, patients
Calling Out of Context: Dan Deacon and Junglepussy Thursday, May 12th, 8 PM Teragram Room | 1234 W 7th St. 90017 The Broad presents two artists that are restlessly experimental. Both extremely danceable, this series is meant to bring artists that are creating subversive music that
Those with an inclination to the art sphere, pull out your iCal. On May 20th, one of our favorite organizations, P.S. ARTS, is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing arts education to underprivileged public schools at the pARTy! Located at the
Want to know how to make your summer ’16 revenge salad game bearable? The right salad dressing. Of course, lemon juice and olive oil will last you for awhile, but the real way to swing is to trust the experts. Enter Girard’s
It’s official, 4/20 is now a Hallmark holiday just like any other but hey, at least it’s not just national weed day – or #nationalcannabisday. The holiday has demanded to be a main stay and brands such as Diamond Supply Co.,
In light of the lit holiday mass celebrated across our broad city, we introduce the 4/20 launched Chong’s Choice, a high grade medical cannabis hand selected by the weed activist Tommy Chong of the infamous ’70s comedy duo Cheech and
Premium apparel brand — and mainstay denim plug for the stars — FRAME, has just opened up shop on one of the city’s most luxurious of strips– Melrose Place. Debuting in 2012, FRAME caught the attention of fashion jet setters and media
In digital music battles, things aren’t really what they seem to be when adding the term VERSUS between the two artist names spinning and performing live at our Ritual Union Coachella (weekend 2, holla!) banger: Leo Islo and Jamie Prado. While each
Jesse Lee outside of his office in DTLA. Photo by Nate Williams. Jesse Lee must have magic powers. Otherwise, how do you explain how the media mogul handles so many projects without even lifting a finger? Think of Jesse as
La Brea Avenue just got an injection of style in the form of its newly unveiled Stampd LA flagship. The New York Men’s Fashion Week standout has made an undeniable splash across the fashion sphere over the last five year’s
The brand behind your favorite sunnies, Ray-Ban, is teaming up with Boiler Room TV to bring us a string of events that will revolve around music, each installment unveiling a different guest curator. The first event, Open Your Heart, is set to take
To be quite literal, let’s face it—festival season—with some of the best eyewear styles that have dropped this Spring 2016. There’s never just one pair of shades to pack when you hit the road to your favorite music fest because there’s never one
Last year FYF surprised us with the last minute addition of Kanye West and ever since then we have been wondering what’s next for the festival. This year, LA’s favorite festival is back at it again with an amazing lineup that includes headliners such
The cleansing trend seems to have lingered around LA, and while we don’t always drink $10 juices -yup, sometimes we get the $3 Naked kind ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ – we’re still into the whole spring cleaning ordeal, at least gut-wise. So whether you’re reacquainting yourself with your
