Welcome to LA Stories, a section where I interview people from all walks of life that have made LA their home.
Update (2024): Second Home Hollywood is now called The Preserve LA.
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Lasita — Filipino Food With a Twist
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Meet Juan Renteria “El Creativo” — Redefining Mexican Culture in LA
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Welcome to LA Stories, a section where I interview people from all walks of life that have made LA their home.
Last year I came across Cafe Santo, a beautiful coffee shop in Montebello that was founded …
Vromage — A Vegan Cheese Haven in West Hollywood
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I started following model-turned-activist Sophia Esperanza’s Youtube channel a few years ago. Although I don’t eat exclusively vegan, I loved looking at her recipes for inspiration. Her videos always emanated a calming energy.
In July 2022, she posted a …
