Jessica Ritz

Like it or not, Los Angeles is all about networking.

As Chowhound.com, the once relatively obscure über-food lovers' website, becomes increasingly well-known to the world at-large, it becomes more of a daunting monster.

We've all had negative experiences in various types of businesses that were horrendous to the point of putting us in a unique brand of foul and livid mood. This temperament then requires mustering every ounce of restraint to stop ourselves from spreading the bad mojo around. However, perspective makes us understand that these types of service snafus hardly rank high among greater injustices in the world, but they leave us in need of somewhere...

We've all had negative experiences in various types of businesses that were horrendous to the point of putting us in a unique brand of foul and livid mood. This temperament then requires mustering every ounce of restraint to stop ourselves from spreading the bad mojo around. However, perspective makes us understand that these types of service snafus hardly rank high among greater injustices in the world, but they leave us in need of somewhere...

Last night, Ruth Reichl pointed out that few adjectives can effectively capture and convey sensory experiences.

Understanding LA means peeking into the cracks of the city and embracing what some might dismiss as sheer vulgarity.

Whether writing in Wired, reporting on NPR, blogging at Boing Boing, or giving her own LA-centric perspective at blogging.la, Xeni Jardin mines the vast marvels of technology, the Internet, and popular culture.

Today is a proud day for the local architecture community, as well as for certain restaurateurs whose pioneering aesthetic sensibilities have been rewarded in unforeseen ways. Following this morning's announcement, having a meal at Kate Mantilini or Angeli means dining in Pritzker Prize-winning splendor. (Though of a more institutional nature, other LA locations where this unique distinction applies include the eating options at the Getty and Cathedral downtown.) These spaces have maintained their appeal...

Today is a proud day for the local architecture community, as well as for certain restaurateurs whose pioneering aesthetic sensibilities have been rewarded in unforeseen ways. Following this morning's announcement, having a meal at Kate Mantilini or Angeli means dining in Pritzker Prize-winning splendor. (Though of a more institutional nature, other LA locations where this unique distinction applies include the eating options at the Getty and Cathedral downtown.) These spaces have maintained their appeal...

Since the membership drive ended a few weeks ago (and, by the way, KPCC's ends today), folks who made their KCRW pledges are now receiving their band new baby blue Fringe Benefits cards in the mail. Based on the fervent announcements made during the drives, you'd think all the money you'll save is almost equivalent to your 401K. But then reality sets in. And without keeping a running tally of expenses mitigated by the...