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The mindset and opinions from an aspiring journalist. 23 LA Native. 

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Piña takes the cake, mango at 2

List your top 5 favorite fruits. My 5 favorite fruits are Pineapple, Mango, Watermelon, Strawberry, and Banana. Pineapple-Mango mixes are the best 😎

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Beer, beaches, and barbecue in O’ahu

It’s my first time in Hawaii, so I wanted to highlight some of my favorite destinations on my trip to O’ahu. I’m a beer nerd, and my girlfriend is a foodie, so I’ll be mainly talking about the island’s breweries and trendy eats. Marugame Udon – Udon & Tempura This was the first spot on her list of places to eat, and Marugame did not disappoint. Udon noodles are always a treat, and I tried the…

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Homage Brewing - mlíko and disco

Homage Brewing – mlíko and disco

Featured image Credit: Ecoustics Welcome to Homage Brewing, a funky microbrewery where you can grab a beer and bust a move. Located in industrial Chinatown, this unique brewpub specializes in barrel-aged wild ales and other classic styles, but also includes a dance floor complete with DJ. Homage Brewing’s taproom has a wonderful, modern aesthetic. Photo Credit: Homage Brewing Homage Brewing…

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Chargers’ TNF collapse shows they are still not Super Bowl ready

Injuries, O-Line, and poor play calling, lead to Chargers’ heartbreaking loss Featured image credit: Jon Robichaud/Cal Sport Media/Si via New York Times It was blood, sweat, and tears for QB Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. The Chargers’ defense and Herbert shined on Thursday Night Football, unfortunately the late game woes were not enough to overcome defeat against the…

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Make or break year for McCaffrey in fantasy?

Featured Image Credit: RotoBaller NFL star running back, Christian McCaffrey, has been the football fantasy god for years now. He continues to be the consensus top pick in the draft, but for how much longer? McCaffrey’s gifted ability and versatility at the running back position has made him a rare talent in football. His balance of receiving and rushing attempts/yards is what really separates…

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Italian Pilsners are the new beers of summer

Featured Image Credit:Hop Culture // Photo courtesy of Oxbow Brewing Don’t sleep on Italian Pilsners you hop heads, there is in indeed, another great option for a light, and crisp style of beer to sip on (especially in this heat). Maybe take a break from those Mexican Lagers, and shift your focus from all the tropical hazy IPAs, because the Italian Pils is a cool middle ground. What is an…

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Which team should trade for Donovan Mitchell?

Featured Image Credit: Sports Illustrated The Utah Jazz appear to be in a rebuild mode after trading away their star center Ruby Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and are on the verge of losing their other best player, Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell, like Gobert, has requested a trade from the Jazz after the team has collapsed several times in the playoffs year after year. The Jazz has…

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How the new era of ‘super teams’ has changed the NBA forever

Featured image Credit: Champion Ring News The Brooklyn Nets have been the subject of an epic downfall from our modern NBA ‘super teams’ in regards to recent news concerning Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. With rumors swirling around the Nets’ superstars, it reflects back to the state of the league, and how the NBA has changed dramatically throughout the years. When the “Last Dance” came out in…

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Is the Brady-Dolphins theory still a possibility for the 2023-2024 NFL Season?

Featured Image Credit:Sports Illustrated // Clutch Points While Tom Brady will be in a Buccaneers uniform come the 2022 NFL season, things could change dramatically for him and his team the year after. Although the Brady to Miami rumors are just a big smokescreen for now, some believe that it still can be a possibility in 2023. The Dolphins made a big splash in free agency with acquiring star…

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Highland Park Brewery exemplifies the growth of Northeast L.A.

Ensuing all of the neighborhoods in Northeast L.A. – if not the entire city – none has grown as rapidly as Highland Park. And Highland Park Brewery is a big part of that change. Northeast Los Angeles through just the past several years, has evolved from a “working class businesses to chic, trendy handouts,” according to Timeout.com. Highland Park is basically ‘Dodger Town’, just minutes from…

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Japanese Rice Lagers are taking America by storm

Featured Image Credit:Food and Wine Magazine GLENN KOENIG/GETTY IMAGES Japanese-Style Rice Lagers are becoming the next official craft brew trend, and for good reason. The beer scene in America has been all about the Sours and Hazy IPAs, but now there is a demand for transitioning into something much lighter in body and ABV. While Rice Lagers are now trending in America, it has been a…

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Visiting Torrance and it’s thriving beer scene

There is no secret that Los Angeles Metropolitan Area has one of the greatest varieties for beer in California, being apart of that region means that you have over 150 breweries to choose from. And Torrance, in fact, is where you will find some of the top breweries! Los Angeles residents sometimes tend to overlook the area of Torrance and how prevalent the craft beer scene has become. And it is…

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Donuts and Beer, the Breakfast of Champions

Who says donuts and beers don’t go hand in hand? Frogtown Brewing teamed up with Donut Friend for a special brewer curated Beer and Donut pairing flight this Friday for National Donut Day! Courtesy of Frogtown and DonutFriend Frogtown even released their brand new Hefeweizen for this wonderful beer and donut pairing! Their staff included an Emo/Alt Rock Playlist to for guests to jam to while…

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NBA Finals: Does a 4th title put Curry top 10 all-time?

Featured Image Credit:Media Referee (Getty Images) The Golden State Warriors reach their sixth NBA Finals under the Splash Brothers era, and are closing in on a fourth NBA championship. Curry’s sixth trip to the Finals out of eight seasons certainly adds to his legacy, Kobe Bryant never did that, nor did Tim Duncan. Speaking of legacy, Curry is approaching the greatness of LeBron James. Wether…

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MLS: Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini set to deal with LAFC after Juventus departure

Featured Image Credit:Daily Mail Juventus FC via Getty Images The MLS is to obtain yet another European star, after Fabrizio Romano reported that the Italy legend, Giorgio Chiellini, is set to sign with LAFC. Chiellini announced earlier this month that he would be moving on from Juventus at the end of the season. The 37-year-old defender, Chiellini, is third on Juventus’ all-time appearances…

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Anchorage Brewing’s IPAs will blow you away

Featured Image Credit:@WolfSkullJack Anytime I see an IPA from Anchorage Brewing appear on my Tavour account, I add it to my crate immediately. Like most people nowadays, I am a big fan of IPA’s, and Anchorage has some of the best Hazy, DDH IPA’s I’ve ever had. Anchorage Brewing caught my eye right away with their fascinating artwork. The edgy, dark, skull and wolf type beer cans completely…

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Benny Boy Brewing: LA’s new backyard for beer

Yes, it is that time for summer beers on the patio and what better way to do it on Main Street, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The urban backyard for all, Benny Boy Brewing is a great environment for local residents as well as others in LA. There’s nothing like summer nights in Los Angeles, and day drinking on the patio, if it is indeed cool enough. So if you’re a patio enthusiast like…

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