What’s Happening This Week: October 14, 2019


LA Greater Area

Michelin Stars back on LA restaurant scene

restaurant
Wonho Frank Lee

In case you missed it, the Michelin Guide is back for the first time in years, with a new all-California book honoring a galaxy of one- and two-star restaurants (sorry, no threes). Does it reflect our vibrant food scene? Does it matter? You decide.

Tracking down autumn

No, you don’t need a day trip to find glowing fall foliage in these parts. There are plenty of places  splashed with autumn hues right here in LA County – and more less than two hours away. Time to leaf summer behind.

Cinespia creeps you out

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

There’s no place like a cemetery to get the full impact of a truly horrifying film experience. So rev up your inner chainsaw for the last event of the Cinespia season at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. And remember: it’s only a movie.

Get your oompah on at SoCal’s oldest Oktoberfest

Octoberfest
Courtesy of Alpine Village

For its 51st anniversary, the Alpine Village is moving things out of the tent and back to the bier hall. Soak up German brews, food, and music by the Haderlumpen band direct from the Old Country. There’s even a kid-friendly version on Sundays. Prost!


The San Francisco Bay Area Area

Beyond budget boarding

Tilden Hotel
Courtesy of Tilden Hotel

Sometimes you need to treat yourself to something special. From hidden oyster bars to rooftop lounges, minimalist chic design to bold rock ’n’ roll aesthetic, these 10 boutique hotels offer travelers to San Francisco an experience that’s as beautiful and eclectic as the city itself.

Big Sur top stops

The 80-foot waterfall, the cliffside restaurant, the “library” in the redwoods. There are plenty of incredible spots to check out during your road trip to wild-and-beautiful Big Sur, but here are five absolute must-stops.

Oh my gourd!

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Hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, and oh so many round orange squash. Get into the Halloween spirit at these 10 pumpkin patches around the Bay Area. 

Fall fashion: Getups for guys

The surprise shuttering of Unionmade in San Francisco left fashion-forward men reeling. Where to get that canvas jacket, the leather accessories, the vintage denim? Not to worry dapper dudes, you can keep your duds from looking dated at these eight alternative menswear stores. 

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