How this author joined the crews fighting California’s wildfires
This week, we are jumping into the fire with Kelly Ramsey. Her new book, “Wildfire Days: A Woman, A Hotshot Crew, and The Burning American…
Henry Grabar’s ‘Paved Paradise’ might just change your mind about parking
My favorite books fall into one of two categories: novels that immerse me in another world, or nonfiction works that transform how I see our…
Family of ‘friendly’ chef killed in Bayesian superyacht tragedy ‘want justice for his death and will seek a payout’
THE family of a chef who was killed in the Bayesian superyacht tragedy want justice for his death, a report claims.Recaldo Thomas, 59, was among…
‘Top Chef’ begets Martha Stewart and José Andrés’ new ‘Yes, Chef!’
Chefs who behave badly get their own show. Also, pink Champagne cake at Madonna Inn plus more road food favorites. And can fish be too…
Reseda celebrates first winning baseball season in 20 years
MaxPreps.com records date to the 2004-05 school year, documenting Reseda High’s baseball team posting one losing record after another. There was 1-18 in 2006, 3-11…
AAPI Heritage Month reading list: ‘Real Americans,’ ‘Crying in H Mart’ and more
I’m Aaron, a former sportswriter currently wrapping up a graduate degree at USC, and these days I love to read about pretty much anything other…
Best places to try vegan fried chicken in Los Angeles
There’s a reason we categorize dishes like fried chicken, pizza and mac ‘n’ cheese as comfort food. Whether they hold nostalgic value or are simply…
Great British Menu star chef closes Michelin-listed restaurant after seven years in ‘very difficult’ decision
A GREAT British Menu star has been forced to close his Michelin-listed restaurant after seven years, in a blow to the hospitality industry.Fhior, run by…
What to do at the Festival of Books
Last week, we told you about some of the can’t-miss panels and events happening on Saturday, April 25. From a discussion on romance literature to…
Festival of Books 2025: A guide to the fest
Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.Honestly, for bibliophiles, is there a better weekend in spring than late April at the L.A. Times Festival…
Best places to eat and drink Coachella Weekend 2
While attempting to catch a breeze in Isabel and Helen’s “Take Flight” art installation with interconnected windmills during the first (scorching) weekend of Coachella, a…
Going to Coachella? Read these books
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I’m also on BookTok.It’s…
The 10 best memoirs of 2020s: ‘Crying in H Mart,’ ‘In Love’ and more
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Meg. I write…
L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025 lineup, speakers and panels
The L.A. Times Festival of Books is back and it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary.The weekend will feature readings, signings, screenings and panels with authors and…
Omar El Akkad didn’t think his memoir would ever be published
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write “shut up and read,” a book newsletter. I’m also on BookTok.…
Gino D’Acampo shocked me with confession about women when I had lunch with him – it’s the reason he became a chef
WHEN I was invited for a slap-up lunch with Gino D'Acampo, I didn't hesitate to accept - but what followed made the recent downfall of…
‘Romantasy,’ cool girl and more: The internet’s favorite book genres
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I also am known…
Food fundraisers for wildfire relief in Los Angeles
A coalition of Japanese chefs across 20 restaurants in L.A. — including Times 101 Best Restaurants such as Hayato, Mori Nozomi and Sushi Kisen —…
Channel 4 viewers slam chef for using frozen vegetables on cooking show
Channel 4's Batch From Scratch has been criticised by viewers after the chef used frozen vegetables and suggested freezing sandwiches for three months. Source link
The Patreons, Substacks and BookToks every book lover should know
Calling all bookworms! Welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter.I’m Meg. I write shut up and read, a book newsletter. I am also known…