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Actor/Co-Creator/Producer Kevin Spirtas Unveils Season 2 of Ground Breaking Prime Video LGBTQ Series “After Forever” at Los Angeles LGBTQ’s Renberg Theatre to Critical Acclaim!

It was a night of both terrestrial and otherworldly, fetching fifty-something fanfare at the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center’s Renberg Theatre as Actor/producer/co-creator Kevin Spirtas was on hand to proudly unveil the second season of his and writer/co-creator Michael Slade’s Emmy … Continue reading

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L.A. Becomes the ‘City of Gold’ in Tribute to ‘Times’ Food Writer Jonathan Gold

A citywide participation in a “City of Gold” tribute to Jonathan Gold took place on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Various government, art, entertainment, and other landmark buildings splashed their walls and fountains or gilded their crowns with gold light in honor … Continue reading

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Jonathan Gold, LA’s Most Celebrated Writer and Ardent Fan Gone at 57

Today we lost Pulitzer Prize and James Beard Award-winning food critic Jonathan Gold to Pancreatic Cancer. He was 57. I am not a professional journalist. I am not able to put my own feelings aside and write an article about … Continue reading

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City of Gold Screening and Q&A with Jonathan Gold at The Wiltern, Sunday

This Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 – 6:00PM, The Wiltern Food Series will present a screening of the documentary film “City of Gold,” followed by a Q&A and concluding with a tasting party catered by local food and drink vendors. “City of Gold” … Continue reading

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Movie Review: City of Gold

As American cities become homogenized, falling to the empires of Applebee’s and Olive Garden, Jonathan Gold searches out the lost tribes, reminding us that there are still countless unique experiences waiting. He is a cultural anthropologist, revealing the city of Los Angeles through … Continue reading

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“City of Gold” Doc Coming to Theatres March 11, 2016

Jonathan Gold writes about food the way Gabriel Garcia Marquez wrote about love. Gold’s articles can wax romantic, lyrical, and even a little dramatic. Perhaps it’s because he loves not only the food, but he loves the people who make … Continue reading

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Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants 2015

Wednesday night the Los Angeles Times celebrated the release of Jonathan Gold’s 101 Best Restaurants at Union Station downtown. Chefs David LeFevre and Josef Centeno created the playlists for the evening, and as usual, the setting inside Union Station was beautiful and … Continue reading

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Movies Till Dawn: Like, Weirder

* indicates that the film is also available to rent, purchase, or view on various streaming platforms. Please note that streaming versions may differ from these home video presentations. “Five Nights at Freddy’s“* (2023, Universal Home Entertainment) Down-on-his-luck security guard … Continue reading

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L.A. Cookbooks Every Angeleno Will Love

Are you getting tired of the same old recipes you have been cooking since the pandemic began? Looking for some cool gift ideas? Here is a list of LA-based cookbooks that have become indispensable to me as a home cook, … Continue reading

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Support Black-Owned Businesses and Treat Yourself by Ordering Some of the Best Take-Out in L.A.

While dining rooms are closed, we need to do everything we can to keep restaurants afloat, especially ordering take-out and delivery. It’s a good time to try new places, return to former stomping grounds, and support black-owned businesses. Here is … Continue reading

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