For those who know and appreciate history, Michael’s is sacred ground. The groundbreaking restaurant on Santa Monica’s Third Street north of Wilshire redefined the dining scene in L.A. when it opened in 1979. Today, Michael McCarty’s maverick spirit still invigorates the joint, keeping it as fresh as the cuisine he helped invent. With spring upon us, it is al fresco season once again, and one … Continue reading Patio Season Kicks off at Michael’s
Last month, the town of Cambria, located in the 805, played host to the inaugural Paso BlendFest on the Coast, a wine-tasting event to showcase the distinctive blends of the most celebrated wine region in this part of the state. More than two dozen renowned wineries offered guests the opportunity to sample two or three, sometimes four, unique blends. “As evidenced by Paso’s recent honor as Wine … Continue reading Escape LA: Wines Among the Pines in Cambria
Death threats. Protests. Litigation. It’s par for the course for Hot’s Kitchen Executive Chef and co-owner Sean “Hot Sauce” Chaney. Recall, if you will, the 2012 decision by California legislators to ban the selling of foie gras. It was Chaney who defied the unconstitutional reach by offering free foie gras on the side at his Hermosa Beach establishment, and, more importantly, by using the courts … Continue reading Hot’s Kitchen Keeps Getting Hotter
St. Paddy’s Day is here again. For anyone who needs a holiday as an excuse to drink, this is the day you’ve had marked on your calendar. For the rest of us, it’s Tuesday. But whether you’re a green amateur or a shriveled-liver pro, this is a day that demands homage to the Irish regardless of one’s heritage. After all, this is a celebration of … Continue reading Tom Bergin’s is All the Irish You Need to Know
Swanky lounge. Innovative cocktails. First-rate chef. We’re talking about The Nice Guy. Continue reading The Nice Guy is a (Mafia-style) Hit
Stir Market closed shop early yesterday evening to play host to a charitable cause with a similar aim, feeding people… Continue reading Hungry for Change at Stir Market
The Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills played host Tuesday night to the inaugural fundraiser of the Kindred Foundation for Adoption. The Svedka Vodka cocktails flowed as celebrities and supporters signed up to volunteer for their time and resources to the Kindred’s cause: to aid adoptees and their families in finding stability and happiness. “We believe that family is extendable not only to those with … Continue reading Kindred Foundation for Adoption Inaugural Fundraiser
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