Jessica Ritz

History often proves unkind to ideas and plans once touted as the wave of the future. Take much of Downtown LA, such as the elevated walkways and segregated vehicular/pedestrian zones. And then there's the Civic Center Mall. LAist found ourselves strolling through this partially subterranean development located northeast of City Hall that contains a subterranean parking, restaurants, mix of retail operations, miscellaneous amenities (e.g. shoe shine booth), and City operations (DOT). Plus lots of...

While many might argue that Hollywood has gone to the dogs, there are those of us who'd rather look on the bright side. So that's why we go to Hollywood to get some great dogs. The Los Angeles pantheon of beloved hot dog purveyors has recently welcomed Skooby's at 6654 Hollywood Boulevard into the ranks. Though they've yet to earn longevity creds equivalent to those of Tail O' the Pup or Pink's, give 'em...

While many might argue that Hollywood has gone to the dogs, there are those of us who'd rather look on the bright side. So that's why we go to Hollywood to get some great dogs. The Los Angeles pantheon of beloved hot dog purveyors has recently welcomed Skooby's at 6654 Hollywood Boulevard into the ranks. Though they've yet to earn longevity creds equivalent to those of Tail O' the Pup or Pink's, give 'em...

The legal world in Los Angeles conjures up images of shiny glass Bunker Hill skyscrapers populated by Arnie Becker-type sharks shuffling around in perfectly tailored Hugo Boss suits and Gucci loafers, all the while servicing their big-money, high-profile clients. Some might also think of the sleazy Larry H. Parkers of the world who guilelessly peddle their personal injury services on daytime television. Los Angeles is also home to many of a special breed --...

The legal world in Los Angeles conjures up images of shiny glass Bunker Hill skyscrapers populated by Arnie Becker-type sharks shuffling around in perfectly tailored Hugo Boss suits and Gucci loafers, all the while servicing their big-money, high-profile clients. Some might also think of the sleazy Larry H. Parkers of the world who guilelessly peddle their personal injury services on daytime television. Los Angeles is also home to many of a special breed --...

Should you ever be in need of a Mardi Gras dish to compliment or substitute for King Cake, then the Weiser Family Farms stand at Hollywood Farmers' Market is able to help. The staggering array of potatoes and cauliflower in particular at this time of year should not be missed. These cultivated hybrids are both psychedelically striking and damn tasty. In fact, we've noticed a recent profusion of purple cauliflower available from numerous vendors...

Should you ever be in need of a Mardi Gras dish to compliment or substitute for King Cake, then the Weiser Family Farms stand at Hollywood Farmers' Market is able to help. The staggering array of potatoes and cauliflower in particular at this time of year should not be missed. These cultivated hybrids are both psychedelically striking and damn tasty. In fact, we've noticed a recent profusion of purple cauliflower available from numerous vendors...

We in Los Angeles sure do love our radio. And lucky for us, we've got some of the best programming in the country to engage us. The latest addition to the bounty on the airwaves is "Pacific Drift," which premiered last night on KPCC 89.3 FM. "Pacific Drift" is the brainchild of Ben Adair, whose previous positions include producing the former public radio show "The Savvy Traveler." After traipsing to all corners of the...

We in Los Angeles sure do love our radio. And lucky for us, we've got some of the best programming in the country to engage us. The latest addition to the bounty on the airwaves is "Pacific Drift," which premiered last night on KPCC 89.3 FM. "Pacific Drift" is the brainchild of Ben Adair, whose previous positions include producing the former public radio show "The Savvy Traveler." After traipsing to all corners of the...

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residences in Los Angeles are few yet unforgettable. His genius doesn't come without a price in the long term, though. While Wright is widely considered to be the most influential architect to emerge from late nineteenth and twentieth century America, his realized projects for Los Angeles were at times impractical indeed.