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A single scoop of caramel-streaked artisan ice cream in a waffle cone against a coral background with text overlay reading “The Renaissance of Ice Cream – From Thrifty Scoops to Gourmet Creations.”
Dining

The New Ice Cream

September 16, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Los Angeles ice cream has moved past Thrifty scoops toward chef-driven, small-batch shops. Four Westside spots worth the drive, and what to order at each.

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A scoop of raspberry ice cream in a waffle cone, from Ginger's Divine Ice Creams on the Westside of Los Angeles
Dining

Ginger’s Divine Ice Creams: Worth a Stop, Not a Special Trip

September 15, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Ginger's Divine Ice Creams is a small, family-run shop in Mar Vista with pastry-chef flavors. Here's what to order and whether it's worth the trip.

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Bowl of tonkotsu ramen at Kazan Ramen Beverly Hills with chashu pork, egg, and scallions.
Dining

Kazan Beverly Hills: A Fine-Dining Take on Ramen

September 14, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Kazan in Beverly Hills is a small, chef-driven ramen shop with fine-dining technique. Here's what to order and how it compares to LA's other ramen spots.

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A smiling family with a young child sitting inside a car, representing a family rideshare trip.
Dining - Discovery

LA Family Rideshare Face-Off: Waymo vs. Uber — What You Need to Know

September 8, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

We put Waymo vs Uber to the test across Los Angeles as a family of four, comparing cost, coverage, and what it's actually like with kids in the back seat.

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ORLA Santa Monica terrace dining with ocean view and overlay text “Oceanfront Mediterranean Dining in Los Angeles
Dining

ORLA in Santa Monica: Our Go-To Oceanfront Dinner

September 7, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

ORLA at the Regent Santa Monica Beach pairs Michael Mina's Mediterranean menu with an oceanfront room that works for date night and kids.

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Couple enjoying cocktails and dinner at The Golden Bull steakhouse in Santa Monica, a family-friendly restaurant.
Dining

A Great Classic Steakhouse Experience found at The Golden Bull

September 5, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Since 1949, the Golden Bull has stood as a rare survivor in Santa Monica Canyon, a restaurant that feels like living history.

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Couple on a Waymo date night sharing a chimney cone ice cream outside AJA Vineyards Tasting Room in Santa Monica.
Discovery

Waymo Rides, AJA Wine Flights, and a Turn Dough Surprise

September 2, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

A self-driving Waymo ride, a wine flight at AJA Vineyards, and a chimney cake cone at Turn Dough — proof a good date doesn't have to leave the neighborhood.

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Outdoor oceanfront patio at Gladstones Malibu with wooden tables and California flags along the railing
Dining

Why Families Are Falling in Love with Gladstones Malibu Again

August 31, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Our family's return to Gladstones proved that a fresh perspective (and a little patience) can turn a reputation on its head.

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High-angle view of Terranea coastal resort with white buildings and red-tile roofs overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.
Discovery

Terranea Resort Spa: Why I Go Every Year Before Mother’s Day

August 29, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

Why I book a solo spa day at Terranea Resort Spa every year before Mother's Day: what the massage costs, what's worth adding, and how far ahead to plan.

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Elegant couple toasting with champagne during a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant with chandeliers.
Dining

Restaurants Without Kids: Where We Actually Go for Date Night

August 28, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

The five restaurants my husband and I save for date nights without our kids: Michelin stars, a $350 tableside duck, and why they're worth a babysitter.

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