The first In-N-Out Burger in Palm Springs is still on track to open despite hitting a slight snag that could potentially delay its long-awaited debut. The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Monday night stalled final approval of the eatery at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Plaza, requesting yet another … Read more
Pizza lovers, rejoice! One of the best pizzerias on the planet is expanding its footprint in Los Angeles. Pizzeria Sei — recently ranked the No. 2 pizza place in the USA (and the top spot for California) and an impressive No. 9 in the entire world — is set to open a new, larger location … Read more
The long-awaited $450 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center will officially open its doors on Nov. 13, giving visitors a chance to get up close to — and make first contact with — one of NASA’s most iconic spacecrafts. The massive 200,000-square-foot expansion will become the permanent home of … Read more
Need 25 pounds of jasmine rice? Well, nine more states now have the option. Costco is known for a trove of popular goodies like free samples, a 48-pack of toilet paper, and, of course, the hot dog and soda combo for $1.50. The warehouse giant is now making moves in nine other states as the … Read more
The “world’s friendliest beaver” is adding 15 more pit stops. Famous for the “cleanest restrooms in America,” the mega-sized convenience hub and gas station is giving roadtrippers more chances to stop and fill up. Buc-ee’s first opened back in 1982 and offered Texans a simple and clean place to fill up their tanks. However, it … Read more
NYC’s iconic H&H Bagels is blowing towards the Windy City. The quintessential shop’s claim to fame is its kettle-boiled water bagels. The masterful recipe — baked on burlap-covered wood boards — produces bagels with a mouthwatering chewy center. This water bagel method has since become synonymous with the New York bagel, with cameos in Sex … Read more
The Hollywood Bowl is kicking off its 2026 summer season with a star-studded Broadway bash led by a Disney princess and a former “Glee” star. Actress and singer Halle Bailey, best known for playing Ariel in Disney’s live-action “The Little Mermaid,” and Tony Award winning actor Darren Criss, who shot to fame as Blaine Anderson … Read more
Fans of the iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” will need to shell out some serious cash to chow down at the first official franchise pizzeria in Santa Monica, with prices outraging many. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria (1444 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401) opened with a soft launch last week, ahead of … Read more
The East 50s have new restaurants up the wazoo. But they never saw anything like Simon Kim’s three-level spectacle, Cote 550, at 550 Madison Avenue. With more feasting and boozing options than a cruise ship, it’s making the biggest splash in Midtown’s since the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree went up in 1931. The complex is anchored by a … Read more
The force is officially strong with Los Angeles. Breathtaking new flyover footage has revealed a majestic outside look at the highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in LA’s Exposition Park, sending social media into a frenzy ahead of its official opening date. An aerial view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition … Read more
The city of Santa Clarita is soon cutting the ribbon on a massive expansion of David March Park, and the centerpiece of the project is a grueling outdoor 116-step exercise staircase — that leads to nothing. While most people try to avoid an extra flight of stairs, the health-obsessed residents of this suburban enclave are … Read more
Burger lovers are already salivating over what’s shaping up to be the most over-the-top In-N-Out Burger ever. New photos show the massive Vegas project is coming together quickly ahead of its highly anticipated opening — that could be as soon as this summer. Fresh construction shots shared Tuesday on Instagram gave fans a close-up look … Read more
Southern Californians ready to swap traffic jams for splash zones this Memorial Day weekend are in luck — as some of the region’s biggest water parks are officially kicking off summer with towering slides, giant wave pools and adrenaline-pumping rides. Among the biggest draws is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, which reopens Saturday for the 2026 … Read more
It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more
Just in time for spring cleaning, the home goods store Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback. While the 1971-founded, New Jersey-originated chain filed for bankruptcy back in 2023, it will now return to 98 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, 10 of them in both New York and New Jersey, integrating its products into participating The … Read more
Disney is bringing back a dose of Americana nostalgia to one of its most beloved rides as “Soarin’ Across America” prepares to take over Disney World ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. The House of Mouse announced that Soarin’ Across America will officially debut at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026 and at EPCOT … Read more
Fast fashion is in its prime. The May 8 grand opening of Primark — the Irish-born multinational retailer known for selling trendy clothing, home goods and beauty products at bargain bin prices — at 150 W. 34 St. brought Manhattan’s penny-pinched shoppers out in the masses. Approximately 3,000 of them, in fact. As the affordability … Read more
Surf City, USA… just without the ocean. Deep in the California desert, a massive new luxury surf park promising 1,000 artificial waves an hour is officially set to open next summer. DSRT Surf, a sprawling new surf resort in Palm Desert powered by Wavegarden Cove technology, announced it plans to launch in summer 2026 with … Read more
NYC appetites may have been a little too ravenous for Goop Kitchen. Gwyneth Paltrow’s buzzy, wellness-driven delivery concept opened its first New York location this week — but abruptly paused Friday, according to a post on Instagram. “NYC — due to technical difficulties, we are closed for the time being,” the company wrote. “Pre-orders will … Read more
Maybe third time’s the charm? Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial are set to begin Tuesday morning — as the disgraced former Miramax perv tries once more to shake off rape allegations from a former actress. The jury — comprised of seven men and five women — was finalized late Friday … Read more