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"Home to award-winning wine regions like Napa and Sonoma Valley, California has a long history of brandy production dating back ...
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I write a monthly Cosmic Cocktails column for Thrillist that provides astrology-inspired cocktail recipes.  ...
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"To seek out America’s Black history is to unwittingly assume the role of archeologist and detective—so many of our stories ...
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"Arriving on the heels of spring, Juneteenth festivities typically involve picnics, with red foods and drinks dominating those spreads. While watermelon and ...
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"Like the rest of the city, the Venice Boardwalk has changed tremendously since its glory days as a retreat for ...
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"Whether you’re in charge of slow-cooking meats, flipping burgers, or crafting sides like potato salad and baked beans, barbecues are ...
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"You’re familiar with tequila, and you’ve likely taken note of the current mezcal craze, but also worth your attention is bacanora, a ...
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"Traditionally Mexican, agave-based spirits like tequila and mezcal are enjoying a global boom in popularity, with the latter shedding its former ...
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"Compared to the East Coast, Los Angeles doesn’t have much in the way of historical homes and buildings, with even ...
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"The roar of airplanes flying in and out of nearby LAX airport act as the daily soundtrack for residents of Inglewood, ...
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"Part of what makes LA’s food scene stand out is a plethora of diverse cuisines at diners’ finger tips. And ...
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"Issa Rae is finishing up production on Rap Sh*t, a new HBOMax comedy series that she’s co-executive producing with hip hop duo, City ...
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"A new take on dispensaries has arrived in South LA with the debut of Josephine & Billie’s. Founded by CEO Whitney ...
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"If you’ve never heard of sotol before, a quick Google Image search will make you think it’s just like agave ...
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"Los Angeles has long served as an eager breeding ground for compelling food pop-ups from rising restaurateurs seeking to establish ...
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Mezcal is having quite the moment, or what some have dubbed a “gold rush.” The agave-distilled spirit—which has a specific ...
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"Who would’ve thought that an all-star lineup of women making their mark on LA’s growing wine scene would be the ...
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"The idea that eventually bloomed into Crowns & Hops Brewing Co was first planted more than six years ago, when co-founder Teo ...
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"The truth is, crafting a good day—even a close-to-perfect one—in South Central LA is far less elusive than the rap song ...
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"Running along the southeastern coast of the U.S. are the Sea Islands, a chain of over 100 tidal and barrier ...
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"RECREATION AND RELAXATION WITHOUT HUMILIATION.” That was the slogan Abraham Lincoln Lewis gave to his self-proclaimed American Beach, after he purchased ...
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"Sleep was my first coping mechanism. My mom likes to tell stories of how, as a toddler, I would protest ...
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"Now in its fifth year, Black Restaurant Week returns to Los Angeles from Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 16 ...
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"We sat down with Aria Sa’id, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Transgender District, to talk about what the district ...
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"Afro-Ecuadorians make up about seven to 10 % of the country's population, but their impact on Ecuador's food, music and ...
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"More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book was quite literally a lifesaver for Black people navigating America’s roadways ...
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"Zora spoke with Penniman about the legacy she’s contributing to as a food sovereignty activist, systemic racism and injustice in ...
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"During the 2020 Super Bowl, viewers were dazzled with a halftime show that placed Latin rhythms front and center, with ...
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"Lack of human touch during social distancing can have a significant health impact. Here are five ways you can act ...
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"Figuring out how to navigate from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido can be an issue, with travelers often receiving conflicting information ...
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"Colombian cuisine extends far beyond the empanadas and arepas you’ll commonly find sold on the streets. Nowhere is this more clear ...
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"Oaxaca holds a unique blend of traditional and modern influences, with crumbling colonial architecture alongside art, cuisine, and archeological ruins ...
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"Boring simply doesn’t exist in Oaxaca. Every corner of this Mexican city reveals vibrant street murals, inventive cuisine, and spontaneous ...
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"Mexican textiles have a rich history, dating back to at least 1400 BCE. In pre-Hispanic times, common fibers used included ...
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"Mexico boasts a vibrant blend of cultures, drawing influence from its considerable Indigenous presence, the remnants of Spanish colonization, and ...
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"The phenomenon of Mercury retrograde has entered our mainstream vernacular, inspiring countless memes while frightening others into near-catatonic states." To ...
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"There is little recognition of Afro-Latinx communities throughout Latin America, but Puebla's "Africamericanos" exhibit is seeking to change that." To ...
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"Once a highly prized port within the Spanish empire, modern day Cartagena bursts with color and charisma, tempting all who visit to ...
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"Few morning routines are complete without a vitalizing cup of coffee. If you’re a fan of mild, well-balanced beans, there’s ...
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"Africa is often portrayed as a starving continent, which ignores the fact that centuries before colonizers began depleting the region of ...
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