5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles

Matcha: the vibrant, Japanese green tea that has taken the world by storm. Even just five years ago, matcha was still a niche drink popular among inner Asian circles-- now, it's an "influencer" beverage that's exploded to fame thanks to social media, with different iterations (e.g. latte, einspänner, even seltzer) created seemingly every season. The … Continue reading 5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles

Lost in LA: Koreatown

The Wiltern Theater in K-Town (July 2024) Known colloquially as "K-Town," Koreatown is one of the densest and ethnically-diverse neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Downtown LA, this area is, of course, home to a notable Korean-American community with shopping malls, churches, and grocery stores that cater to the … Continue reading Lost in LA: Koreatown

Lost in LA: Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills sign (July 2024) When one thinks of Beverly Hills, some words which come to mind are: opulent, flashy, and perhaps a bit snobby. Beverly Hills is, without a doubt, a famous neighborhood in Los Angeles, made popular through many films and TV shows that showcase a rich and frivolous lifestyle that one can … Continue reading Lost in LA: Beverly Hills

Lost in LA: Sawtelle Japantown

Along Sawtelle Boulevard (June 2024) There is no doubt that Los Angeles has a huge Japanese-American community, scattered throughout the city and county from Little Tokyo in downtown LA to the South Bay. However, there is also a smaller, but tight-knit community on the west side in Sawtelle Japantown ("Sawtelle," for short). Nicknamed "Little Osaka," … Continue reading Lost in LA: Sawtelle Japantown

The Perfect Two-Week Itinerary of California: What to See and Do

California is the most-populated state in the United States, home to almost 40 million people. Not only that, but it's also home to a diverse geography of mountains, forests, beaches, deserts within its 164,000 squared miles of land. You could spend a lifetime living and exploring the state and still not see everything it has … Continue reading The Perfect Two-Week Itinerary of California: What to See and Do