Johanna Drucker said a dream about squirrels feverishly knitting with pine needles and rats fashioning disco outfits inspired her newly released novel. Drucker, the Breslauer Professor of Bibliographical Studies in the department of information studies, released her latest novel “Downdrift” on Tuesday and will participate in the “Exploring the Eco-fiction Genre in Writing” panel discussion […]
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Wine About It: Charcoal-tasting riesling disappointing despite its fruity flavors
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
Bookmarked: Dark Delicacies features limited selection, relies on cheap thrills
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented towards horror and mysteries to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. Ghost figurines, skeletal goblets and records entitled “Deadtime Stories” crept spookily from the shelves of […]
Alum start women-owned bar in Filipinotown, creating good spirits for all
Roselma Samala and Christine Sumiller spent New Year’s Day of 2013 at Patricia Perez’s house, sipping mimosas and brainstorming ideas for the bar they wanted to open. One kickstarter and a few years later, the UCLA alumnae opened Genever in Filipinotown on March 7. Though the three women still hold day jobs in financial and […]
Wine About It: Heartbreak grape breaks hearts as it fails to meet expectations
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
Bookmarked: Mystic Journey Bookstore, a trip into the spiritual
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented towards horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses – like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. I didn’t quite know what to expect when I heard about a bookstore that […]
Restaurant review: Grilliant
Grilliant takes the brilliance out of Mediterranean food. The new Westwood location opened Feb. 12 on Lindbrook Drive and serves salads, wraps, kabobs and organic smoothies. But despite the bright-green pepper and tomato slices laid out on some of their plates, the overall flavor of dishes proved rather colorless. The interior comes across sterile and […]