Jessica Koslow

1 week ago | argonautnews.com | Jessica Koslow

In Japan, “kaizen” is the practice of continuous improvement. Tomo Takahashi learned this principle while growing up in his family’s restaurant, and he brings it to guests at his new establishment, Saijo. Takahashi considers kaizen to be the foundation of hospitality.  “One of the biggest lessons I have learned being in the restaurant business for 25 years is that it is important to constantly be improving,” Takahashi said.

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Jessica Koslow

It seems unbelievable that Marina del Rey is only 60 years old, considering the land was a salt marsh for centuries. However, on April 10, 1965, after funds were raised and laws signed, Marina del Rey was completed. This month, the Marina del Rey Tourism Board and its partners are planning a birthday celebration, featuring restaurant and activity specials with a community event in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Department of Harbors, the Office of Supervisor Holly J.

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Jessica Koslow

About 30 years ago, GW Williams started a book club, and shortly thereafter, actress and author Denise Nicholas joined the group. Years later — in the spring of 2018 — Nicholas called Williams to share that one seat remained for the writing workshop. Williams declined because she wanted the seat. The Longwood Writers Workshop was named after Nicholas’ street, where the group assembled around her dining room table.

2 weeks ago | argonautnews.com | Jessica Koslow

Michelle Danner knows that her film, “The Italians,” resonates with everyone. The actor, producer, and director recently completed a festival circuit, including the Los Angeles Italia Film Festival, Cinequest in San Jose, the Big Apple Film Festival, and several festivals in Europe and Italy, showcasing the film to packed audiences.

2 weeks ago | ladowntownnews.com | Jessica Koslow

When the Latino Theater Company chose Rickérby Hinds as one of its 10 playwrights commissioned to write works on Latinidad, or its Circle of Imaginistas, the professor of theater, film and digital production at UC Riverside was stuck. He started one play, then stopped. He started another, but the words did not flow. “One day it just hit me,” Hinds explained.