Ariel Min
The National Desk
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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There are more women winemakers than ever before. Here's why you should pay attention.
From the looks of it, Vinovore may seem like any other boutique wine store. But all the vintages in the store have something in common: They are produced by female winemakers. → Read More
Why your next cocktail should be infused with cannabis terpenes
This LA bar wants you to learn what cannabis terpenes are – and why they should be infused in everything you eat. → Read More
This cannabis kombucha may be the healthiest, most rewarding edible
Cannabis-infused drinks are on the rise. And the next big drink? Cannabis kombucha. → Read More
Crystal-infused water is a thing, apparently. But does it work?
What if you could restructure and infuse your water with "good vibes" from gemstones? → Read More
How this mobile nail salon is changing the nail industry to better fit the busy woman’s lifestyle
Colvon Nail Salon is every working woman (or man)'s dream come true. → Read More
These delicious cocktails inspired by this year's Oscar nominations involve fire, a quail egg and gorgonzola cheese
Nine Best Picture nominees. Nine craft cocktails. → Read More
Why you should treat yourself to non-toxic nail polish
Nail polish is no exception when it comes to the growing health-conscious trend in the beauty world. → Read More
Welcome to the only exclusively romance bookstore in the country
When you first wander into The Ripped Bodice bookstore in Los Angeles, it might take you a few minutes to realize that it’s a romance-only bookstore (that is, if the store name and sign hadn’t… → Read More
A glass of milk unlocks secret, free dishes at restaurants across California
From now until Jan. 30, restaurants across California are offering complimentary dishes when you ask for a glass of milk. Yes, you heard me right: Free. Food. → Read More
Dogs on Deployment takes care of pets while their owners are serving overseas
Dogs on Deployment is a nonprofit that helps military members find a temporary home for their pets. → Read More
Baking soda skincare? We tried a natural honey, olive oil and baking soda face mask
It is a well-known fact that the use of baking soda goes beyond cooking: It's also good for removing stains, cleaning appliances and deodorizing. According to Dr. Josh Axe's website, baking soda has… → Read More
This blue smoothie bowl is made with algae
At Great White café – a Venice Beach, California establishment that serves breakfast and lunch – you’ll find the blue algae smoothie bowl, a popular creation by chef Alex Thomopoulos. → Read More
You can get a tattoo in front of a live audience at this museum
This unique experience is part of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's tattoo exhibition. → Read More
Fanny packs are back, so what kind will you get in 2018?
A throwback photo of Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson helped put the accessory back on everyone's minds. → Read More
The secret to the best edibles is cleaning your cannabis
If you live in or around California, you've heard that recreational marijuana sales become legal on Jan. 1. → Read More
This restaurant is serving a five-course Thanksgiving meal... in ice cream
Yes, it is true! → Read More
Here are two natural detox face masks you can make at home
It's okay to play with food...if it's for beauty. Right? → Read More
I tried the world’s most expensive coffee at $55 a cup
Yes, you read that right. → Read More
We tried snail slime skincare and things got sticky
It’s hard to point to an exact place in time when the cosmetic industry decided that snail slime was the magical ingredient we had all been waiting for. → Read More
These twin brothers make craft spirits from almost any fruit you can imagine
Mangoes, guavas, cranberries, pumpkins, pineapples... need I say more? → Read More