Whether it stems from her Italian heritage, her lifelong devotion to the arts, or just her love of discovering new things and revealing them, Nicole Campoy-Leffler is adept at writing about how best to uncover the inner workings of a city through its cuisine, culture, and social scene. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nicole grew up appreciating the pioneering cuisine of California, she studied classical ballet and opera throughout her school years, and followed all this up with a four-year stint in Boston as a student at Emerson College. Back in LA, she’s immersed herself in all that her sprawling city has to offer – from newly Michelin-starred restaurants to cultural outposts gaining international recognition at long last.