Cheeseburger in Paradise
I loved speaking with "How to LA" about the history of the cheeseburger! Listen HERE.
Yummy History
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the Pasadena man who allegedly invented the cheeseburger. Praise be!
Solid Sisters
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair- the role of the Princess Royal, the no-fuss backbone of the British royal family for centuries.
Sweet Lady Jane
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, how the closure of beloved LA bakeries signify a larger issue.
A National Treasure
I've had a crush on Dick Van Dyke all my life- and I still do! Read all about him in my latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair! Read HERE.
A Few of My Favorite Things
I loved speaking with Atlas Obscura about the place I adore calling home- DTLA. Read all about it HERE.
Royal By Default
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, we meet Queen Camilla's rather fascinating children, who have handled the harsh spotlight with wit and grace.
All You Need Is Love
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, a look at poet Cleo Wade, who lives and breathes love.
A Royal Christmas
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair... a history of royal Christmas traditions. Ho Ho Ho.
Fancy Food
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, some fancy food is coming to Century Plaza.
Amazing Lady
In THIS my latest “Old Hollywood Book Club” for Vanity Fair- THE Shirley MacLaine- Rat Pat Mascot, Legendary Kook, Fearless and Fierce Actress, Spiritual Seeker and Wife of a Clone (?). This one couldn’t be more inspiring- or fun!
A Family Affair
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair- a look at the grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II.
A Delicate Balance
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter- West Maui reopens to travelers. But some are worried it is too soon.
What's In a Name?
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the surprisingly controversial history of royal baby names.
The Vista Reopens!
In THIS my latest for LAist- the history of LA's legendary Vista theater.
Whale's Lair
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter- horror director James Whale’s historic Los Feliz estate goes up for sale
The Monarch's Movie Mogul
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the cautionary tale of Prince Edward’s failed production company.
Elevated Weed
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, how West Hollywood hopes to become the “Amsterdam of America.”
Spooky Story to Tell in the Dark
Just in time for Halloween, a departure from my regular histories of others. In THIS new spooky story for Laist, I recount my own ghostly encounter, which made me believe (a little more...) in the paranormal.