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DEWEY NICKS Photographer Dewey Nicks captured the studio of potter Chris Brock for “The Shape of Things,” p.70. His collection of photographs from the 1990s called “Polaroids of Women” was recently published as a book by the same name. He is fresh from his trip to Mauritius, where he undertook a new book project for Rizzoli. MY C SPOTS • The Alchemy Works store is a must when I’m in DTLA • I like to order the “Ahicado” (ahi plus avocado) at Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Company in Ventura • Lucky Llama Coffee House in Carpinteria for a perfect Americano
Based in Santa Monica, British journalist Helena de Bertodano spoke with actor and C cover star Diego Luna for “Character Study,” p.44. She started writing for The Times from Madrid, then spent a decade in Washington, D.C., before moving to California in 2012. MY C SPOTS • Paper or Plastik Cafe on Pico Boulevard for the best breakfast burritos in L.A. • Furthur Furniture in Silver Lake for quirky gifts and unique furnishings • The Mishe Mokwa trail to Sandstone Peak for views from the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains
JACK PLATNER In “Band of Brothers,” p.58, Malibu-born photographer Jack Platner shares some of the powerful images he captured during last year’s Woolsey Fire. The lensman, who splits his time between L.A. and New York, has contributed work to Vogue and Milk Gallery. MY C SPOTS • Hinano Cafe in Venice Beach has all-youcan-eat popcorn, live music and pool tables • Big Sur’s Ragged Point Fire Road trail is a dirt road that twists above the marine layer • Ben Brown’s Golf Course in Laguna Beach has a canyon full of wildlife
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JORDAN MACKAY Jordan Mackay, who discusses all things steak-related in “Love Me Tender,” p.34, is a James Beard Award-winning writer who dishes on wine, spirits and food. His work has appeared in Food & Wine, The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. His most recent books are The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste and Franklin Steak. MY C SPOTS • San Francisco’s The Morris restaurant should be a national destination • Princess Seafood market in Fort Bragg — the women who run it also do much of the fishing • The interesting, delicious beers of Sante Adairius in Santa Cruz take advantage of incredible California fruit
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WORDS BY MARIE LOOK. NICKS: HENRY HAN. DE BERTODANO: JOSHUA MONESSON. MACKAY: VANESSA EINBUND. PLATNER: DENISE MALONE.
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