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Go Out More While Dishing Out Less

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One of the best benefits of living in a large metropolis like Los Angeles involves having constant access to things to do—restaurants, galleries, shopping, shows, sports, and all types of entertainment and cultural events you never knew existed. To a recently LA-localized traveler, this “benefit” may seem more like a curse: sitting on your couch, eating a meal in, or even sleeping feels like a waste of time when there are probably at least ten other things going on concurrently. How do you negotiate a balance?

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LA Escapes

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Despite the faux natural impression presented by intermittent palm trees encased in cement along Los Angeles sidewalks, finding authentic beauty in LA doesn’t have to relate only to the make-up free faces of celebrities caught unaware or the glistening fruits and vegetables of a Whole Foods produce section.

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Around the World Without Leaving Your LA Neighborhood

International Cuisine

With the cultural diversity of Los Angeles showcased through both its general population and its pop-up ethnic neighborhoods, it’s no surprise that Angelino chefs offer almost every style of cuisine, from local Californian, to distant international, using some of the most authentic recipes in the process. Although any culinary craving, no matter how specific—Russian borsch?

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New Years in Los Angeles

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It’s the time for friends, family, memories, parties, and an endless flow of Bubbly. That’s right folks, New Years Eve is just around the corner and for a lot of you newbies finding something to do in a new city can leave you scratching your head and empty handed.

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Impress Your Taste Buds Without Depressing Your Income

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As one of the most populous and diverse areas in the United States and one of the first cities to popularize dining outside the home, Los Angeles contains some of the most eclectic gastronomy of North America, even ranking number 5 on Esquire’s 2010 list of best United States restaurant destinations.

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