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Pork belly noodles at Little Sister

The Best Restaurants in the South Bay of Los Angeles

09/10/2013

Garrett Snyder

The South Bay is one of the most culturally diverse regions in Los Angeles. It's always provided a multitude of places to enjoy great food from across the world - from delicate handmade soba to fried shrimp tacos doused in salsa. But with a wave of ambitious chefs riffing and expanding on the culinary traditions they were raised on, this quiet beach-loving community is becoming a dining destination all over again. Here are ten of the best places to eat in the South Bay.

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Discover Beverly Hills & Santa Monica Car Free

08/22/2013

Discover Los Angeles

This car free itinerary takes you on a budget-friendly tour of famous attractions and hidden gems in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. From historic landmarks like the Electric Fountain and the Santa Monica Pier, to world-class shopping destinations like Rodeo Drive and Santa Monica Place, there's something for everyone on this car free tour.

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Mad Men Season 6 cast

Go On Location: Locations from the Primetime Emmy Awards

08/19/2013

Discover Los Angeles

The Primetime Emmy Awards are presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in primetime television programming. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring the best in primetime television programming from June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015, are taking place on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater L.A. LIVE in Downtown L.A. Actor Andy Samberg is hosting the ceremony for the first time.

From historic landmarks to world-class entertainment venues, Los Angeles continues to be a favorite filming location for Emmy-nominated TV shows. Fans of these popular and critically-acclaimed programs can go set jetting and explore L.A.’s primetime TV locations with our exclusive guide.

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Laghman noodles at Silk Road Garden

The Best Chinese Noodles in Los Angeles

08/12/2013

Clarissa Wei

Noodles have been a Chinese staple for over 4,000 years. The earliest sample of this dish was found in northwestern China - found preserved and overturned in a sealed bowl and buried underneath ten feet of sediment. It’s an incredible, ubiquitous medium with a wide-ranging field of influence. Chinese noodles are the ancestors of all other noodle dishes. According to popular myth, Marco Polo introduced noodles to the West during the Yuan Dynasty - in fact, noodles were widely eaten in Europe and the Middle East for centuries before Marco Polo’s birth.

Chinese noodles are incredibly diverse. Whether it’s the spicy, chili-heavy noodles of Sichuan, or the warm chicken noodle soup of Yunnan - there’s really something for everyone’s flavor profile. Most Chinese restaurants in the area have some sort of noodle dish, and many dishes have centuries of historical background. Noodles from northern China are broader and flour-based, while noodles from the south typically use eggs. Then there are rice and mung bean-based noodles that are great for soaking up the flavor. Called mian in Chinese, it’s the ultimate comfort item and you really only need one bowl to be sufficiently full.

There are a myriad of Chinese noodle options in Los Angeles. To get you started on your culinary journey, here are some of our favorites.

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Hidden Gems in Santa Monica

08/08/2013

Esther Tseng

Named one of the Top 10 Beach Cities in the World by National Geographic, Santa Monica is one of L.A.’s most popular destinations for domestic and international visitors alike. Beat the crowds and go on a trek less-traveled to some of the hidden gems in sunny Santa Monica. Included are historical structures with incredible backstories, as well as cultural bastions of Santa Monica life today. You'll enjoy getting to know the real city by the beach by visiting these places.

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The Best Restaurants in West Hollywood

08/02/2013

dine L.A.

Measuring just under two square miles, West Hollywood (aka WeHo to locals) is one of L.A.’s most popular and vibrant districts. While numerous popular eateries fall just outside its borders, WeHo proper is jam-packed with excellent restaurants - classics like Dan Tana’s, newer favorites like Connie & Ted’s and the globally inspired Night + Market, and glossy lookers such as Fig & Olive. The West Hollywood dining scene has it all - here are some of our favorite restaurants.

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Grand Park Sunday Session

The Best Places in Los Angeles for a Picnic

08/01/2013

Discover Los Angeles

Thanks to its sun-splashed weather, Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the country to have a picnic at any time of the year. From cultural attractions and state parks to the zoo and even a cemetery, here are some of the best places in L.A. to gather your friends, spread out a blanket and have a picnic.

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Chocolate banana cream pie at Rose Cafe

The Best Pies in Los Angeles

07/29/2013

Joshua Lurie

Whether a pie’s got a lid, a crumbled cap, Graham cracker crust, and a fruit, nut, or custard filling, L.A. has plenty of enticing options. Grab a fork and knife or use your hands and enjoy 15 of our favorites.

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Hotels and Attractions Near Los Angeles Colleges

07/15/2013

Discover Los Angeles

Los Angeles is home to some of the top universities in the country, an exemplary group of educational institutions that offer every imaginable degree to a diverse student population. Whether you’re a parent accompanying your freshman on a campus visit, or back in town for an alumni reunion, read our guide to hotels and attractions located near Los Angeles colleges.

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Inaba bowl at Ichimi Ann

The Best Japanese Noodles in Los Angeles

07/12/2013

Matthew Kang

Japanese cuisine has a wide range of styles and contexts, but noodles are one area that the culture has essentially mastered. Placed in broth, dipped in sauces, tossed with every possible ingredient, these chewy strands are addictive, fun to eat, and incredibly adaptable. Los Angeles has benefited from the proliferation of Japanese cuisine, not just through sushi, but through the common comfort food that pervades the East Asian country. Much of L.A.'s Japanese cuisine finds its foundation in the South Bay, where many immigrants first arrived and set up shop. But there are also great noodle restaurants on the Westside and of course Little Tokyo in Downtown L.A. From hefty white udon noodles to umami-rich ramen and chewy soba, here's a sampler of some of the best Japanese noodles in Los Angeles.

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