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Cucamonga Service Station Brings Route 66 History to Life

Cucamonga Service Station Brings Route 66 History to Life  Misc.   Seth Styles Featured image credit: Einbierbitte Travelers have been getting their “kicks on Route 66” since before any of us were born. Thankfully, even in those early days, there were plenty of service stations to keep motorists moving. But time has worked its magic. Gone are th...

What Makes a House a Mansion Anyway?

  Featured image credit: Stan Shebs Living in the entertainment capital of the planet, we have our fair share of mansions in LA. And we mean mansions by every definition. Obviously, the word “mansion” more or less means something. But the details change slightly depending on who you ask. So what makes a house a mansion? Here’s the clearest answer ...

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The Magic Castle Hollywood Continues to Enchant Audiences After Six Decades

  Featured image credit: Minnaert We hear a lot about the magic of Hollywood, but there’s only one place in LA where you can get it on tap. Sandwiched between the Hollywood Bowl and the Walk of Fame, you’ll find an esteemed house of illusion. Instantly recognizable by its larger-than-life Gothic Renaissance architecture, the Magic Castle Hollywood is a refuge for...

Emporium Thai Brings Southern Thai Spice to LA’s Culinary Melting Pot

  Thai Emporium is THE most coveted Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles. With a thriving Thai community gracing the city, Los Angeles enjoys an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Thai cuisine. It renders choosing the best Thai restaurant Los Angeles offers a daunting task verging on the impossible. But many of those who have sampled the Southern Thai stylings of Emporium Tha...

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Las Vegas Home Spotlight: Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah

 Vegas Home Spotlight: Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah   Featured image credit: Ken Lund You need to sparkle pretty darn brightly to be the shiniest of mansions in Las Vegas. But most Vegas natives would agree that Casa de Shenandoah fits the bill. In fact, it’s arguably the most well-known home in the Vegas area. Yes, even more recognized than other La...