Orangetheory Fitness helps people achieve fitness and health goals Story By Bridgette M. Redman PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGETHEORY FITNESS For many people who have spent the pandemic on their couch, it’s time to get moving again. A survey by the American Psychological Association, reported by CNBC, said that 42% of adults gained weight they didn’t […]
Spring Beauty
Beauty Beach Lounge highlights the season’s most coveted trends Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy OF BEAUTY BEACH LOUNGE As we step into a new season and leave winter behind, change is upon us. With salons reopening, many are ready to update their looks and bring forward the best version of themselves. “Spring is […]
Good is Served
Urban Plates makes social distancing easy with app Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | photo courtesy URBAN PLATES Urban Plates considers itself to be innovative with the forethought to serve creative dishes that please the palate. So, when the staff was developing an app in early 2020 to allow for ordering at the table, it had […]
New Beginnings
It’s been almost a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, and although life hasn’t completely returned to normal just yet, things are looking up. At the time of this writing, approximately 11.9% of the U.S. population has had at least one dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine while 4.5% of the population […]
Uncork the Wine, the Party’s Online
Michelle Silberstein’s Uncorked Wine Festivals go virtual By Shanee Edwards Like many young people who make the sojourn to Los Angeles, Michelle Silberstein left Florida to try her hand in Hollywood. She enjoyed her endeavors in the entertainment industry, but soon transitioned to fitness and created her own clothing line. But, always the dreamer, she […]
A Legend and a Friend
Local woman’s memoir details friendship with Michael Jackson By Katie Lulla The legendary singer-songwriter Michael Jackson is many things to many people. For some, he is the definitive King of Pop. To others, it’s a lot more complicated, given the controversies that surrounded his fame. But for one Playa Vista resident, Michael Jackson was a […]
Literary Hiking Guide
New book spotlights San Gabriel Mountains’ best trails By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The way David Harris sees it, San Gabriel Mountains trails are like his children. He can’t choose a favorite. “There are so many, and each one has its charms in a special way,” he says. Harris is so close to the subject matter that […]
Advancing Achievement
Westside Neighborhood School helps students succeed during the pandemic By Kamala Kirk Schools are the cornerstones of communities and COVID-19 has impacted educational institutions around the world, resulting in the shutdown of schools and posing major challenges to teachers, students and families. As a result, children’s academic performance has been affected, along with their progress […]
Pandemic Facelift
Bull & Butterfly’s owners pivot to the positive By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Playa Vista’s Bull & Butterfly was adversely affected by the pandemic closures, but restaurateurs Alan and Heidi Jackson used the time off to their advantage. “When we were abruptly forced to close, we had all this inventory and we didn’t know what to do […]
Culinary Hat Trick
Peter Georges’ Playa Vista restaurant trifecta offers something for everyone By Kamala Kirk Running a restaurant is no easy feat, let alone multiple restaurants during a pandemic. Peter Georges has managed to create three successful and innovative food concepts that he felt were missing. Georges is the managing partner of Hash, Conference Room and Rodini […]