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

Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)

Old Fisherman's Wharf (July 2024) Following a long day spent in the neighboring towns of Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, I spent the next day with my partner and her mother exploring more of Monterey. Although we had seen a lot of the city during our first afternoon in, there were a few more stops we … Continue reading Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)