David Hochman

David Hochman

Contributor|ForbesLife

David Hochman is an award-winning journalist providing a worldview from Los Angeles on luxury, travel, and entertainment. A Forbes writer (in print and online) since the early aughts, he explores epic experiences, unique destinations, luxury products, and profiles of passionate personalities in these fields--as in this Forbes print article on traveling the world by private jet. But concerts and culinary popups at iconic L.A. venues are also his jam. His bylines surface in The New York Times, GQ, Food + Wine, Town + Country and other venues. Hochman graduated from Columbia Journalism School with a Pulitzer traveling fellowship, and from Vassar College as an English major. Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.



 

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184 viewsNov 1, 2025

The Los Angeles Wine Bar Redefining Happy Hour Conversation

This Marina del Rey newcomer—Stoa Wine Bar—turns happy hour into an elevated evening of mindful drinking, Italian market snacks, and clever prompts for a golden-hour glow

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126 viewsOct 27, 2025

In An Auto-Tuned World, Rachael And Vilray Offer Something Sweetly Human

Rachael & Vilray are touring in shows that remind audiences what happens when exceptional musicians make sophistication look easy.

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22,252 viewsOct 25, 2025

Inside The Stunning Warren Zevon Tribute That Had Los Angeles In Tears

A star-studded Los Angeles tribute to Warren Zevon honored the Rock Hall of Fame's newest inductee.

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308 viewsOct 14, 2025

Inside Aviator, The Los Angeles Clothing Brand Built For Real Travel

Aviator Jeans founder Colby Kane on smart pockets, tariff workarounds and the new chambray utility shirt inspired by a trip he made to Japan last spring.

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300 viewsOct 13, 2025

Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles

After losing his son in the Parkland school shooting, Manuel Oliver is fighting gun violence with theater and AI in a one-man show, ‘Guac,’ at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.