Krista Simmons

Martin Riese believes that notes that terroir affects water in the same way that it affects wine, and thus, flavor profiles can be detected from country to country.

Los Angeles was once host to a thriving jazz scene that centered on Central Avenue, especially around the recently-revamped Dunbar Hotel that hosted Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway and Lena Horne. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival has been preserving that legacy each summer since the mid-1990s, but on any given day you can find these clubs all around town keeping that spark alive.

The Willamette Valley, which is just outside Portland, has the perfect climate for growing pinot. There will be over 65 wineries in attendance at the event.

Here are some great value tasting menus around town that give you the most bang for your buck, all of which are under $50 per person.

Gideon Brower and KCRW educate us on the little known history behind Ralphs, Trader Joe’s and Smart and Final supermarkets.

The Central Cali brewer has just purchased a space in Venice and is hoping to open up offices and a restaurant there by the middle of next year. There also is a possibility of a a small satellite brewery.

The Inland Empire city, which also houses the McDonald's Museum, was named the worst food city in America.

Ornately garnish this classic cocktail with mint and fresh fruits, sip, and cool off.

L.A. has long been a hotbed when it comes to taco culture, whether it be authentic-style street tacos in predominantly Latin American communities or unique fusion tacos that showcase our city's culinary diversity. But where did these tacos come from?

Too hot? Let us point you to some of our favorite pools, water parks, fountains and other places to get ridiculously wet.