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Justin Timberlake makes a bold move with “Man of Woods”
A Calming walk through Amir’s Garden
Duolingo: Not the key to becoming bilingual
A hidden adventure in The Last Bookstore
Quality Cuban pastries at Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
Dear Evan Hansen’s story is beautifully inspiring
Battle the summer’s heat with an ice-cold dessert
Pentatonix nails the classics
Disney’s box office hit: “Beauty and the Beast”
Retro style at Cole’s Diner
Quick, unique gameplay in Clash Royale
Epic alien battles in “The Great Wall” film
Superficial plot and character development in “Kong: Skull Island”
Buoyancy in Train’s “A Girl A Bottle A Boat”
A taste of Asian delicacies at Duke Bakery
Fourth season of “Sherlock” falls short of prequels
Cafe Valer: Comfort food heaven
Going healthy and organic
“The Search for Everything:” A blend of overlapping genres
“I See You” heralds new direction for The xx
Ed Sheeran’s Preview: New Singles Disappoint
No ordinary sushi bar
Everyday delights at Le Pain Quotidien
Hamilton Mixtape stars a modern twist
Places to visit this holiday season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Jin Teahouse offers delectable sweets and teas
“24K Magic” revives 90’s retro funk-pop
Rustic vibes at Mini Monster
“Hacksaw Ridge”: A tribute to veterans
Ameci’s Pizza serves a spicy twist
Lady Gaga’s “Joanne” tops charts
Copenhagen brings a touch of Danish style
Michael Bublé’s shaky return: “Nobody But Me”
One Republic’s “Oh My My” settles at comforting but mundane
A Taste of Fall
Night Out at Tiki Mission Drive-in Theatre
BDK’s Dishes Mimic Taiwanese Small Eats
Leftwich’s Revival: “After the Rain”
#instagramworthyphotos: LA Arboretum
#instagramworthyphotos: Venice Beach
#instagramworthyphotos: Matty G’s
#instagramworthyphotos: Sugarfina
“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” puts a twist on a classic
Keeping in touch with nature’s roots
New perspectives at The Broad
Just my cup of tea
Unwind with Pentatonix
Windows 10: improved interface
Mediocrity at Love Letter Pizza and Chicken
“Scorch Trials” lets down expectations
Far East Joint
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