Peter Georges, the owner of Hash and Rodini Park, recently invited me and my team for a pre-opening lunch at the Conference Room, his new restaurant and lounge in The Bluffs office park. The food was amazing, and so was the service. When I noticed our pixie-like server Desi had an accent, I was intrigued […]
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Community
Firefighter Appreciation Celebration @ Concert Park
Playa Vista’s own Los Angeles Fire Station 67 got some love from local families and businesses on the evening of Sept. 27, continuing an annual tradition started by Brookfield Residential Director of Experience Sandra Kitashima. Though there haven’t been any actual structure fires in the community, local firefighters stay busy. According to Capt. Quinlan, they […]
Best Of The Westside Party @ Wallis Annenberg PetSpace
Winners of the The Argonaut’s annual Best of the Westside readers’ poll flocked to the Annenberg PetSpace on Sept. 26 to celebrate with food and beverages provided by local restaurants. Café del Rey shucked oysters on the half shell, Benny’s Tacos grilled chicken quesadillas, The Shack served hot wings, and Tony P’s Dockside Grill poured […]
Food
5 Fabulous Lunches Under $15
From a healthy falafel bowl to a nostalgic Frito pie, you’ll love these modestly priced meals in Playa Vista’ By Angela Matano Lunch can be a lot of things: rushed, cheap, non-existent, or a slapped-together PB&J from home. Sometimes, though, something better is called for — something nutritious, filling and delicious. Whether you are looking […]
Events
Events Calendar
Sat. Oct. 12 The Town Grub Down This afternoon of fun and community building at Concert Park will have food trucks, food from local restaurants, entertainment, beer garden, and kids activities. Sponsored by the Playa Vista Community Associations Institute – Greater L.A. Chapter, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the LAPromise Fund, a nonprofit […]
Home
Living by their Own Design
Creators of digital imagery Albert and Meiko Mizuno can’t picture themselves anywhere else Story by Brian Marks | Photos by Zsuzsi Steiner Flip through the pages of a glossy national magazine and you’ll see ads for everything from designer handbags to space-age vacuum cleaners. One thing you may not notice: many featured images aren’t really […]
People
Sisters in Step
Twin dancers double down on the American Dream Story by Jessica Koslow | Photo by Maria Martin “You guys are the cutest things on planet Earth,” gushed “So You Think You Can Dance” judge Vanessa Hudgens. “My heart is melting for you guys.” “You guys are adorable,” added judge Mary Murphy. “I wish I could […]
Alexis & Joe: A Playa Vista Love Story
Local lovebirds get engaged with a Rose Ceremony of their own Story By Kelby Vera | Photo by Nikki Ryan Photography For Alexis Wirth and Joe Talarico, Playa Vista is more than home — it’s where their fairytale love story began … and still continues every day as they walk their dog Everly around the […]
21st Century Problem Solvers
The Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is leveraging a Google grant to produce STEM wizards with strong people skills Story By Shanee Edwards | Photos by Kyle Hunsberger Playa Vista resident Kyle Hunsberger is the principal of the Katherine Johnson STEM Academy, just around the corner in Westchester. Part of the Loyola Marymount University Family of […]
Healthy
7 Signs Your Child Might Have a Learning Disorder
With kids back in school, a Playa Vista educational therapist has some advice Story By Dr. Bibi Pirayesh | Photo by Maria Martin In my practice as an educational therapist I often get parents wondering if their child is in need of testing. While parents may be wary of a culture of over-testing diagnosis, avoiding […]
News
For Everybody’s Kids
Playa Vista Elementary took the teachers’ strike to Jefferson Boulevard Story By Shanee Edwards | Photo by Zsuzsi Steiner Morning commuters honked in support as teachers, parents, students and one Vietnamese potbellied pig took to Jefferson Boulevard on Jan. 18 in support of the LAUSD teachers’ strike. While it was day five of the strike, […]
A Very Special Delivery
Elon Musk pays a surprise visit to Playa Vista By Shanee Edwards Financial planner Devin Scott was excited to finally go pick up his customized Tesla 3. When he got a call saying that the car would instead be delivered to his Playa Vista home, he didn’t think too much of it. But when Scott […]
Travel
5 Expert Tips for: Traveling with Kids
Your getaway doesn’t have to be a headache — just follow these easy tips By Jill Carter It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school and before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. The idea of going away with the family is always a good one; it’s the […]