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Day Trip Festival Announces Dates and Venue Expansion for 2026 Edition
Day Trip Festival is set to return this summer for its largest edition ever, with an expansion to include the Long Beach Amphitheater as its newest stage. From its humble beginnings as a Sunday party at Academy LA to becoming one of the hottest house brands in Southern California, Day Trip has continued to exceed expectations year after year. Its flagship experience, Day Trip Festival, has become a must-attend for anyone who wants to kick off the summer on the right foot, and the upcoming edition is shaping up to be the largest yet.
Eater
Culver City’s Historic Helms Design District Revives With 2 Hot New Restaurants and an Ikea
Culver City’s historic Helms Design District will soon be home to two new restaurants and an Ikea. Following the shocking closures of Sang Yoon’s Helms Bakery in December 2025 after only a year in business, furniture store H.D. Buttercup, and schnitzel restaurant Lustig, Costa Mesa’s Folks Pizzeria and a new restaurant from the team behind Bar Hayama will open this spring, along with a 38,000-square-foot Ikea.
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Original Pantry Reopens Under Hope the Mission in DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles's Original Pantry Café, the 1924 diner that shuttered in March 2025, is gearing up for a spring comeback under the nonprofit operator Hope the Mission. When the doors reopen, the cash register will be working overtime for a cause: net proceeds are set to flow into the group’s shelter network. Former Pantry staffers have been invited back, and the one-story, historic diner will return after renovations that aim to keep the classic look intact while upgrading the floors and tweaking parts of the menu.
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Variety and Diversity: the TUSD Collaborative Dance Show
Red shoes. White bodysuits. Hair flowing freely. Dark, silhouette lighting. A line of tables along the back of the stage. TUSD’s 26th Annual Collaborative Dance Show opened with “Shaped Souls” by North High Advanced Dance, a magnetic and mysterious piece that was equal parts addictive and disturbing.
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22 Old-Fashioned Lunch Counters Across America Where the Daily Special Still Rules
There is something truly special about pulling up a stool at a lunch counter where the coffee is always hot and the daily special is written on a chalkboard. These beloved spots have been feeding neighbors, workers, and travelers for decades, serving up honest food with a side of genuine warmth.
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Cumbia, punk, and western flair: Spaghetti Cumbia live
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Show 668, February 28, 2026: Pasta Sisters, Culver City with Francesco & Giorgia Sinatra
“Pasta Sisters is an Italian family-owned, fast-casual Italian restaurant and fresh pasta shop that uses generational recipes passed down through their Northern Italian family (they are originally from Padova.) The uber-popular SoCal pasta spot has seen lines virtually out the door since its opening 10 years ago and now has three locations: Culver City, Mid-City, and Costa Mesa. Pasta Sisters makes their pasta and sauces fresh from scratch daily, starting at 6 a.m.”
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2026 Best Restaurants: Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
Order a cheese-and-charcuterie board at Vanessa Tilaka and Thomas Kalb’s endearing restaurant/cheesery/market, and it comes with crackers, corn nuts, and fruit preserves. Order a tin of marinated mussels and you get ciabatta crostini, seasonal pickles, and country mustard. These might seem like small details, and that’s the point.
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Lunasia Reimagined: New location elevates dim sum dining
Lunasia Dim Sum House is closing its current Pasadena restaurant, but a new, larger location will open nearby with the same favorite dishes, new menu items and a stage for live entertainment. Lunasia Dim Sum House has operated in Pasadena since 2015, serving traditional Cantonese-style dim sum and Chinese dishes....
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Best Outdoor Brunch Patios for Spring in LA
Spring in Los Angeles arrives with golden light, blooming jacarandas, and that unmistakable feeling that it’s time to enjoy a delicious spring brunch menu at a fun and Instagram friendly venue that is draped in florals, framed by swaying palms, tucked beneath twinkling lights, and layered with lush greenery that feels straight out of a secret garden.
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Luxurious Bites: Elevate your palate with Pasadena’s finest
Pasadena’s dining scene has a little bit of everything, from small mom-and-pop cafes to renowned international eateries. The dining scene offers luxury through exquisite flavors and stunning settings. Check out these three must-visit places in Pasadena — and an annual festival returning to the community in April. Osa...
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How a tiny L.A. theater company frees Hollywood writers from development purgatory
The tiny Public Assembly theater company is taking community theater to the next level by developing and performing three one-act plays per month. Seeing a show is the only prerequisite to submitting, and you might be surprised by the Hollywood star power that shows up.
Eater
The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: March 2
The editors at Eater LA dine out several times a week, if not per day, which means we’re always encountering standout dishes that deserve time in the limelight. Here’s the very best of everything the team has eaten this week. When I learned Broken Spanish would revive in...
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This California Eatery Serves Cheesesteaks Locals Swear Are Unbeatable
A real Philly cheesesteak is hard to fake. Most places try. Most places miss. The bread feels wrong. The meat dries out. The cheese just sits there instead of melting into that perfect, gooey layer. East Coast transplants in Los Angeles know the disappointment all too well. South Philly Experience...
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Anna Pizza Draws Lines in Valley Village
Lines snake out of a Valley Village strip mall for Anna Pizza, the new red-sauce joint from chef-owner Thomas DeSantis. The first brick-and-mortar from his Fire & Wood catering operation has quickly turned into a neighborhood magnet for wood-fired 16-inch pies and hefty pasta plates. Locals say the combo of big portions, family recipes, and counter service is what keeps the crowd filing in.
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Stevie Wonder Visits Marathon Burger’s Grand Opening
Marathon Burger officially opened its first Long Beach location to a packed and energized crowd, marking another major milestone for the growing brand. Community members, families, fans, and local entrepreneurs filled the space to celebrate the expansion — turning the grand opening into more than just a business launch, but a community event. Adding even […]