Food + Beverage

Perfect Pairing

A romantic oyster recipe to savor, straight from the Shuck Brothers' kitchen Article and Photography by Jesse Migchelbrink and Riley Campbell met behind a packed Denver oyster bar, where the two quickly bonded over their shared love of fresh seafood, genuine hospitality and creating memorable culinary experiences. In 2019, the duo launched Shuck Brothers , a mobile raw bar that quickly built a loyal following across Colorado for their “New England Americana” brand of elevated oysters...

Life + Culture

My Town: Laura Shockley

Article and Photography by Born and raised in Los Angeles, Laura Shockley has long been immersed in the world of fine jewelry—from regular trips to the marts in downtown LA and New York to working closely with trusted bench jewelers both locally and overseas. A mother of three who lives in Venice with her family, Shockley officially launched LE Jewelry during the pandemic, inspired by a desire to create beautifully made pieces without the traditional markup. “My line is really an...

Food + Beverage

Cozy Comfort

At The Wilkes in Brentwood Village, owner Dana Slatkin brings new warmth and elevated classics to a cherished neighborhood space Article by Carole Dixon | Photography by Pablo Enriquez and Carolina Korman “It’s a little bit British and a little bit Yiddish,” says owner Dana Slatkin of her new Brentwood Village restaurant, The Wilkes, a concept that feels like a handsome steak-and-martini supper club wrapped in the warmth of an English tavern. The name pays tribute to architect Alfred T...

Sports + Recreation

Standing Strong

After a decade in Brentwood, Tae Ryong Taekwondo powers through with a new location—but the same spirit and purpose—led by Master Nickie Quan Article by Beth Friedman For ten years, Brentwood’s Tae Ryong Taekwondo studio—anchored on the corner of San Vicente by Wilshire Boulevard—was more than a martial arts school; it was part of the neighborhood’s rhythm. Parents waved through the front windows, siblings tumbled across the mats and Master Nickie Quan stood at the center of it all, building a...