Good morning. It’s Saturday, and this is your one-minute, weekly roundup of L.A. Material’s best work.
1. There’s a better banana — but you can’t get it here.
You'd think that in a city of boutique grocers and wellness culture, you could get practically any produce you want. Not so: One of the only truly organic, ethical, Fairtrade bananas simply isn’t available in Los Angeles. It is, on the other hand, stocked in places like New York and Tennessee. Here’s why you’re missing out.
2. A years-long Dodger dog feud exploded this month.
Dodger, a German Shepherd mix, is a handsome pup with a friendly smile who frequents Dodger Stadium. But a few years ago, he attacked The Great Bambino — a Shar Pei who’s famous for wearing blue sunglasses and a cap to games — and set off a long-running feud that erupted again this month. It’s shaking up Pups in the Park.
3. L.A.’s best lost-and-found is at The Ivy.
You can tell a lot about a place from its detritus, and the leave-behinds at The Ivy reflect the restaurant’s celebrity clientele. Like a handgun — and a not-insignificant amount of cocaine. The Ivy’s owners told us about the wildest things in their lost-and-found.
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L.A.’S HUSTLING piñata makers churn out products based on cultural trends, and sometimes, politics. This year’s best seller? ICE agents.
THE JUNE PRIMARY was the first modern election in which the L.A. Times didn’t endorse local candidates or ballot measures. It could change campaign strategy in more obscure races.
JITLADA IN EAST Hollywood is a verifiable L.A. institution. The owner of the beloved Thai joint opened up about her best-selling dishes.
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LACMA IS HOSTING a block party today on Wilshire Boulevard. Museum entry is free — but you’ll have to reserve your spot.
EVER DREAMED of owning your own 15-unit lakeside resort? You could nab this one in Big Bear for just $3.8 million. (The Tripadvisor reviews are glowing.)
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