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  • A blonde woman holding a Blue Bottle coffee cup stands in front of the Edgemar complex in Santa Monica. The image features a collage showing the industrial deconstructivist architecture of Frank Gehry, the interior of Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge with exposed wood beams, and a golden sunset over Main Street with palm trees.
    Dining

    The Gehry-est Place on Earth: A Survival Guide to Edgemar

    February 23, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Think Frank Gehry sneezed on a hardware store and a 1920s dairy—welcome to Edgemar, where architectural chaos reads like genius.

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  • A high-end dessert and cocktail on a white textured plate at a Los Angeles restaurant, featuring a Pinterest-style text overlay for an inKind app guide.
    Dining

    How to Hack Your Los Angeles Dining Budget

    February 20, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Tired of selling a kidney for a Saturday night out? Learn how inKind and a few savvy strategies can keep your LA dining life luxe without bankrupting you.

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  • A close-up of a delicate amuse-bouche served on a small white plate, resting atop a large, reflective gold-pleated decorative charger. In the background, a chilled glass of rosé wine and a rustic bread service on a wooden board are illuminated by warm, moody restaurant lighting.
    Discovery

    The Fine Dining Decoder: How to Order Like a Pro (And Not Accidentally Buy a $200 Egg)

    February 19, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    After fifteen years reading doctor handwriting, I’ll show you the shortcuts to a polished, stress-free fine-dining order.

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  • A sophisticated dining scene at La Monique in Santa Monica featuring a clarified cocktail with a garnet rim next to a vintage-style pleated lampshade and a prix-fixe Valentine's Day menu on a white tablecloth.
    Dining

    The Valentine’s Day Trap:

    February 17, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    As the experience economy peaks in 2026, Valentine’s Day feels less like romance and more like supply-and-demand—where packed dining rooms often mean rushed service.

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  • A split-screen graphic for Los Angeles dining. On the left, a frustrated man holds a phone showing Resy app icons outside a "No Vacancy" restaurant. On the right, a happy couple toasts with cocktails and tacos at a reserved outdoor table in sunny LA.
    Dining

    6 Brutally Honest Rules for Los Angeles Dining: How to Eat Like a Local (And Score the Best Tables)

    February 14, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Forget the TikToks—LA dining is a sport: master the reservation apps and timing or be prepared to chase cold gold‑leaf tacos across the city.

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  • A professional woman in a navy dress standing on a luxury cruise ship balcony next to medical wellness data.
    Discovery

    A Nurse’s No-Nonsense Guide to Luxury Cruise Wellness

    February 13, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    From dehydration and wind-chapped skin to sleep disruptions in a moving five-star hotel, get practical, nurse-approved strategies to arrive home healthy, not sunburned and broke.

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  • A woman in a white bathrobe sits inside a dark cedar wood cabin looking out at a massive waterfall in a foggy Pacific Northwest forest at dawn. A steaming cup of coffee sits on a rustic wood table in the foreground.
    Discovery

    5 Moody PNW Lodges for the Ultimate “Wilderkind” Sensory Reset

    February 12, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Embrace Wilderkind: moody cabins and rain-soaked decks designed to replace gold faucets with uninterrupted silence and wild, tactile calm.

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  • A glowing red neon sign that reads "Larsen’s Steakhouse" mounted on a textured, gold-glittered accent wall at the Woodland Hills location.
    Dining

    Why Larsen’s Steakhouse Woodland Hills is the Ultimate “No-Kids” Sanctuary

    February 10, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Tired of stroller symphonies? Discover why Larsen’s in Woodland Hills is the grown-up escape every Valley parent needs.

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  • A well-groomed cream Goldendoodle standing in a luxury Los Angeles living room next to grooming tools, a snuffle mat, and a smart dog collar.
    Discovery

    The Luxury Goldendoodle Survival Guide:

    February 9, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Owning a Goldendoodle means budgeting for couture grooming, emergency snack funds, and learning to love a perpetually fluffy, slightly hazardous companion.

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  • An 11-year-old girl named Madeline wearing pink "Birthday Girl" Mickey ears, smiling behind a chocolate Mickey Mouse celebration cake at a Disneyland restaurant.
    Discovery

    The Ultimate Disneyland Birthday Celebration

    February 7, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Make your child's dream Disneyland birthday a reality with insider tips, careful logistics, and just the right sprinkle of pixie dust.

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