beautiful life It’s easy to draw parallels between Beirut and Los Angeles: the amalgam of coastal calm and urban energy, permanently pleasant weather, a disproportionate number of beautiful people and an appreciation for the finer things in life. Yet Los Angeles is the land of dreams, a city that reinvents itself each morning with a toothy white smile. We set out to see the reality for ourselves, from fashion to food to culture, and we weren’t disappointed. Whether inventive food trucks whet your travel appetite or morning fitness raves get your gears in motion, this issue is a virtual tour of the City of Angels. And if living out the fantasy on our pages isn’t enough, revel in Cali-inspired style and beauty. With looks like these, we expect some L.A. attitude on Beirut’s streets this spring.
MacKenzie Lewis Kassab