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

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Jul 31, 2026

This Hidden Southern California Wine Region Just Got A Glow-Up

Close to Los Angeles and San Diego, Temecula’s wine country is rapidly evolving beyond a day-trip destination to become a wine region worthy of a true getaway.

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Jul 30, 2026

The Ultimate Los Angeles Date Night—A Tablecloth And 18,000 Strangers

When it comes to date night in Los Angeles, there is exactly one right choice and it happens at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Jul 29, 2026

Crudo E Nudo Chef Brian Bornemann Is Opening A Pasta Restaurant In Santa Monica

After turning Crudo e Nudo into one of the city’s most distinctive seafood restaurants, chef Brian Bornemann is opening Bar Fortuna just one block away.

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Jul 24, 2026

The $400 Toaster Oven Taking Over Professional Kitchens

Michelin-starred chefs, pastry professionals and recipe developers are putting humble Breville countertop ovens to work on soufflés, baking, dehydrating and more.

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Jul 18, 2026

The Museum That Charges You $129 To Read Your Heartbeat

How the fascinating new Dataland immersive exhibition in downtown Los Angeles turned biometric tracking into a luxury experience where you are the star of the show.