Food + Beverage

On a Roll

CHX food truck—founded by 20-year-old local Alex Hyman—brings gluten-free fried chicken sandwiches to Brentwood Article by Carole Dixon | Photography by Trish Alison and Darren Bates If you have recently passed by the CVS drugstore on San Vicente, you might have noticed the bright blue CHX truck serving fried chicken sandwiches. If you are luckier, you may have even stopped to check it out. Quickly, you would have found that this is not your average fast food meals on wheels business. Founder...

Life + Culture

My Town: Thatcher Baker-Briggs

Article and Photography by "Thatcher’s Wine is about connection and storytelling. Every bottle we carry—from something you reach for after work to a rare find you save for a milestone—has a narrative, point of view and personality,” says owner Thatcher Baker-Briggs. The Windsor, Canada native began his career in kitchens in Vancouver and San Francisco before becoming a master sommelier at just 22 years old. Following successful stints at renowned restaurants Takazawa in Tokyo and back in SF at...

Event Planning + Services

Fresh Catch

Yooshi Sushi and Hunt & Gather deliver premium fish—and superior service—to events and homes in Brentwood and beyond Article by Carole Dixon Whether planning an event this fall and seeking out the most delicious sushi—from intricately prepared platters to full live-action chefs—or simply striving to procure some of the freshest fish in town for your next dinner party or family meal, look no further than Yooshi Sushi Catering and Hunt & Gather. Farzad Youshei, the enterprising founder of both...

Fitness

Power Surge

At Fred Fitness, Artificial Intelligence makes the workout experience all the more gratifying Article by Samantha Brooks Whether it's the intimidation factor of going into a jock-filled weight room, being bored with your typical workout routine or just not knowing where to start, there are countless reasons why people put off going to the gym. But imagine a workout environment where everything was done specifically just for you. Programming, outlining a path to meet your fitness goals...