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May 23, 9:17 pm

Album review: Joe Jonas establishes distinct artistic voice in genre-spanning solo comeback

This post was updated May 26 at 6:07 p.m. Joe Jonas is eager to step out of the shadow of his iconic brotherly trio. Carving out a new chapter in his career, “Music For People Who Believe In Love” is Jonas’ first solo album in over a decade. Read more...

Photo: Joe Jonas holds a bouquet of blue flowers in front of his face and wears a red shirt on the cover of his second solo album, “Music For People Who Believe In Love.” The 14-track album was released Friday and is Jonas’ first solo LP since 2011’s “Fastlife.” (Courtesy of Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)

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May 22, 11:28 pm

Restaurant review: From trivia to daily specials, Barney’s Beanery serves as Westwood staple

Barney’s Beanery is more than deserving of its title as a Westwood staple. With six locations scattered around Los Angeles, the beloved sports bar and grill has become a household name among UCLA students and Angelenos alike. Read more...

Photo: The exterior of Barney’s Beanery at 1037 Broxton Avenue features an outdoor patio under the shade of a tree along with green and white umbrellas. The Westwood location opened more than 15 years ago and is one of six Barney’s locations across Los Angeles. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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May 22, 3:07 pm

Book review: Ocean Vuong’s ‘The Emperor of Gladness’ redefines contemporary American experience

In a moving new narrative, Ocean Vuong redefines what it means to write an American novel. The follow-up to his first prose endeavor – the heralded 2019 novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – “The Emperor of Gladness,” released May 13, marks Vuong’s first formal prose effort. Read more...

Photo: The cover of “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong shows a silhouette with sunlight behind it. The novel was released May 13 and follows Vuong’s acclaimed 2019 book “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” with its events taking place in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut.

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May 21, 3:08 pm

Restaurant review: Despite Cosetta’s comfy cuisine, it cannot overcome costly prices

With a cozy interior and predictable preparations of well-known classics, Cosetta satisfies but fails to excite. The Santa Monica restaurant, which opened April 1 on Ocean Park Boulevard and primarily specializes in a blend of Californian and Italian cuisine, is the creation of Zach Pollack. Read more...

Photo: A margherita pizza with a puffy outer crust sits on an orange and white paper while on a wooden table at Cosetta. The $20 pizza is one of several entree options at the Santa Monica restaurant, which opened on Ocean Park Boulevard on April 1. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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May 18, 10:20 am

Restaurant review: CHAGEE Modern Tea House’s 1st US location delivers both aesthetic and flavor

This post was updated May 18 at 8:44 p.m. CHAGEE Modern Tea House delivers invigorating flavors and an up-to-the-minute coolness that will upset the hierarchy of West Los Angeles cafes and boulangeries. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the exterior of CHAGEE Modern Tea House at the Westfield Century City shopping mall. The establishment was founded in 2017 in Yunnan, China. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)


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