Latest articles by Carole Dixon
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Ever heard of Korean-Italian fusion? Lapaba in Los Angeles makes an irresistible case for the combination
From kimchi-filled pasta to black truffle soft serve, this new Koreatown restaurant truly blends the best of both worlds
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Los Angeles art exhibitions: the best shows to see in March 2026
Read our pick of the best Los Angeles art exhibitions to see this month, from Leonard Baby's 'Resting Babyface' at Half Gallery to Andy WarhoLA at Dover Street Market
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At Beaton’s in Palm Springs, maximalism and mixology form a heady concoction
From aperitivo to after-hours, Beaton’s at Bar Cecil extends the night with a distinctly cinematic mood
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Lautner’s Castle is a midcentury Los Angeles gem refreshed for the 21st century
Conner + Perry Architects restore Lautner’s Castle, a modernist house by the 20th-century master, dating from the early 1980s – take a look around
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A cinematic chophouse takes over an Art Deco church hall in LA
From ribeye and lasagna vongole to ‘tiny tini’ martinis, Hermon’s delivers classic American dining with a sharp edge
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16 things not to miss on your modernist escape to Palm Springs
It’s a prime time for Angelenos and others to head out to Palm Springs; here’s where to have fun on your getaway
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This rustic Montecito restaurant is all about impeccable taste in more ways than one
At Little Mountain, chef Diego Moya leads a fire-lit restaurant that feels like dining at a friend’s home
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Chef Ray Garcia brings Broken Spanish back to life on LA’s Westside
Closed during the pandemic, Broken Spanish lives again in spirit as Ray Garcia reopens the conversation with modern Mexican cooking and layered interiors
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This late-night hangout brings back 1970s glam to LA’s Sunset Boulevard
Galerie On Sunset is primed for strong drinks, shared plates, live music, and long nights
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The Wilkes is LA’s answer to the British pub
In the Brentwood Village enclave of Los Angeles, chef and restaurateur Dana Slatkin breathes new life into a storied building by one of Frank Gehry’s early mentors
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Top 25 houses of 2025, picked by architecture director Ellie Stathaki
This was a great year in residential design; Wallpaper's resident architecture expert Ellie Stathaki brings together the homes that got us talking
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This cult Los Angeles pop-up restaurant now has a permanent address
Chef Brian Baik’s Corridor 109 makes its permanent debut in Melrose Hill. No surprise, it's now one of the hardest tables in town to book
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La Monique brings the French Riviera to Santa Monica
A transportive room of velvet, candlelight, and Riviera chic, serving French favourites with a modern wink
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Dior’s new Beverly Hills dining salon raises the bar for couture cuisine
From Peter Marino’s onyx bar and faceted mirrored walls to Nicole Wittenberg’s vast, immersive botanical canvas, Dior’s first restaurant outside Paris is here
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Robert Stone’s new desert house provokes with a radical take on site-specific architecture
A new desert house in Palm Springs, ‘Dreamer / Lil’ Dreamer’, perfectly exemplifies its architect’s sensibility and unconventional, conceptual approach
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This new Los Angeles restaurant is a mischievous blend of dive bar and 'psychedelic honky tonk'
At Marvito, small-batch tequila and a classic rock soundtrack create a delightfully nostalgic night out
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The return of Genghis Cohen: LA’s cult Chinese diner lives on
The 1980s Chinese-American landmark returns with red booths, neon nostalgia, and a fresh dose of Hollywood eccentricity
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Seven kitchens, one fire: inside LA’s hottest new food market
At Maydan Market, chef Rose Previte turns global street food and layered design into a vibrant, fire-lit experience
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Big flavours and bold design define La Nena Cantina, Los Angeles's newest Mexican hotspot
From handmade tortillas to 40-ingredient mole, this new Sunset Boulevard restaurant takes Mexican cuisine seriously
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Aperitivo time is this Los Angeles bar’s ‘ragione di vita’
Located in Echo Park, Bar Bacetti is a welcoming haunt celebrating the great Italian ‘art of snacking’
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In Los Angeles, Darling doesn’t want to be your average dinner spot
Vinyl, live-fire cooking, and California’s finest ingredients come together in this immersive new concept from a celebrated Southern chef
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Daisy Margarita Bar reimagines the Mexican tavern with vaquero flair in Los Angeles
From frozen guacamole margaritas to lamb shank with frijoles puercos, this new Sherman Oaks destination mixes playful gastronomy with tradition
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Javier's, a new cathedral-inspired restaurant in downtown LA, offers a divine take on Mexican cuisine
At the restaurant's newest location, discovery lies around every corner – and on every plate
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Why everyone in LA is talking about Café Tondo
Helmed by chef Valeria Velásquez and designed by Aunt Studio, this new spot delivers Latin American buzz all day long
