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Karin E. Baker

About Karin E. Baker

Karin E. Baker is a native Angeleno who loves the eateries, history, nature, architecture, and art of her hometown. When not exploring poke shacks in Kona, tascas in Córdoba, and konditoris in Malmö, she writes about food, culture, lifestyle and travel. She obsesses over comma usage and classic films and is always happy to find an excuse to open a bottle of champagne.

A New Photography Exhibit Focused on Mid-Century African-American Life in the South is Coming to LA in June

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

A new exhibition of the work of pioneering African American photojournalist Ernest C. Withers is coming to Fahey/Klein Gallery on June 24. Focusing on the lives of African Americans in the South during the mid-20th century, the photos depict the rise … Continue reading →

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14 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Cinco de Mayo is back. Thought the holiday is far more celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico, hey, we’re here, so let’s raise a glass. Whether you’d like to watch a live stream of East LA’s own Los Lobos, … Continue reading →

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This Tijuana-Born Salsa Maker is All About Integrity & Authenticity

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

El Novato is a line of unique, locally made salsas crafted with integrity. This new company is the creation of film costumer Gaby Acosta. Born in Tijuana, where she lived until she was three, Gaby has spent her life divided … Continue reading →

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Join Barack Obama & the LA Times for a Free Virtual Book Event This Wednesday

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues this week with a free online conversation with former President Barack Obama and acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay. You can enjoy this lively literary chat between Obama and DuVernay on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook Live this Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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FYC is a New Bar & Restaurant Tucked Away in a Chic Boutique Hotel in Burbank

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

FYC Bar & Kitchen is a hidden gem tucked away in the Hotel Amarano, a chic boutique hotel located slightly off the beaten path in a largely residential Burbank neighborhood. FYC is an acronym for “For Your Consideration. The Tinseltown-influenced … Continue reading →

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How to Get Free Beauty Products from Saie, a Clean & Sustainable Brand, This Tuesday

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Saie Beauty will give away free beauty products when its lavender truck stops at Uncle Paulie’s deli in Beverly Grove on Tuesday, April 13. The visit is part of Saie’s carbon-neutral road trip around Los Angeles to promote Dew Blush, … Continue reading →

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Here’s How to Enjoy an At-Home Tequila & Cocktail Tasting This Friday

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Canned cocktails have come a long way. Formerly made with cheap booze, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring — and an apparent lack of shame — companies like San Diego’s Cutwater Spirits now make award-winning canned drinks with their own high-end … Continue reading →

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Where to Get Easter Brunch & Dinner in LA – 2021 Edition

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Easter is this Sunday. Why not celebrate the holiday, along with the dawn of spring and the continued reopening of Los Angeles, with a sublime meal? Whether you’d prefer to bring in something delicious to eat at home or venture … Continue reading →

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This New LA Shop Sells Nothing but Elevated Pudding

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Will pudding be the next big dessert trend? The owners of Pudu Pudu, a newly opened pudding gallery on Abbot Kinney, are betting on it. The pudding offered here doesn’t bear much resemblance to the Jell-o brand most of us … Continue reading →

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This Empowering Women’s Boxing Class Benefits the Downtown Women’s Center

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Few things are as empowering as knowing how to physically defend yourself. Now, celebrate Women’s History Month while gaining confidence in both your inner and outer strength by attending a Women’s Self Defense Boxing Class on Wednesday, March 24 at … Continue reading →

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