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The New “Swicy” Cocktail Trend Is Taking Over LA

November 13, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Los Angeles is an extreme sport—meet the Swicy cocktail that's as bold and contradictory as our city.

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Thanksgiving Batch Cocktails for 14: The Ultimate Host Guide

November 12, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Serve one crowd-pleasing nonalcoholic base and a "spike station" so 14 guests — including juice-obsessed kids and an aunt who thinks wine is "too weak" — can customize their drinks without you playing bartender.

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7 Best Kid-Free Experiences in Los Angeles to Book Now

November 11, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Real ways to find kid-free experiences in LA: a reservation-only dinner at Rustic Canyon, a quiet weekday at the Getty, and Griffith Observatory after dark.

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A Goldendoodle sitting on a dark upholstered armchair in a stylish living room.
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The Best Pet Gift Guide for LA Dogs

November 10, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

From WeHo brunches to Runyon Canyon hikes, LA pet parents deserve gifts as stylish and adventurous as their four-legged companions.

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Red Curry Mussels with grilled bread at Blue Plate Oysterette
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Blue Plate Oysterette’s Farewell Dinner: Great Oysters, Bad Shrimp

November 9, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Oysters: slimy grey rock-boogers we pay luxury prices to slurp — but the ritual is intoxicating, terrifying, and oddly elegant.

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The Thanksgiving Host’s Guide to Getting Help This Year

November 8, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

How to ask Thanksgiving guests for help that actually works, plus a copy-and-paste delegation email, on-the-day timeline, and turkey tips.

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A whole roasted turkey with deep golden, crispy skin, garnished with lemon and rosemary on a platter of roasted potatoes.
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Hairdryer Trick for Crispy Turkey Skin: Does It Actually Work?

November 6, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Does the viral hairdryer trick actually crisp turkey skin? The food science, the proven method, and the food-safety risks worth knowing.

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A homemade pumpkin pie with a fork-crimped crust, made ahead for Thanksgiving
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The Thanksgiving Special 30-Day (Make Ahead) Plan

November 5, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

A week-by-week Thanksgiving make-ahead plan: what to prep, freeze, and shop for over 30 days so nothing is left to the last minute.

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An illustrated bowl of pasta with tomatoes and basil, with the title Southern Italian Cooking in Los Angeles and at Home.
Dining

Southern Italian Cooking in LA and at Home

November 3, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

What Southern Italian cooking actually is, where to find something close to it in Los Angeles, and how to make it well and cheaply at home.

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An elevated view of the Laguna Niguel coastline at sunset. A winding coastal path, lined with tall palm trees and green spaces, follows the edge of a sandy beach. The Pacific Ocean is calm, and the sky glows with soft orange and pink colors. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel logo is in the bottom right corner.
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How The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Does California Coastal Luxury

November 2, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

An honest review of the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: ocean-view rooms, Raya's Coastal Latin menu, Salt Creek Beach access, and whether the price is worth it.

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