Author: Melissa Toohey

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Racial Bias, Diversity, and Crazy Rich Asians

On Monday, Los Angeles hosted the first screening of Crazy Rich Asians. As an American-born daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, I was intrigued by the first major Hollywood film featuring a completely Asian cast. In an era where Asians easily fall into the problematic model minority myth, the Asian-American struggle is often overlooked. Hollywood currently shows the reality of bias and racism against Asians in our … Continue reading Racial Bias, Diversity, and Crazy Rich Asians

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Super Record Set with SuperPower Dogs

This past weekend, a new Guinness world record was broken in LA. “What world record?” you may ask. 108 dogs collaborated for the title of “Largest Dog Photo Shoot” at Vista Hermosa Park in Los Angeles. While setting this record, the group was filmed for the final scene of Superpower Dogs, an IMAX feature film. The film is set for a March 2019 release. The day … Continue reading Super Record Set with SuperPower Dogs

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Major Bites at Majordomo

The hype around Chef David Chang’s first west coast restaurant has resulted in explosive popularity and seemingly impossible reservations. A close friend was lucky enough to secure reservations for us, and we had a wonderful meal at Majordomo. As a fan of both The Mind of a Chef and Ugly Delicious, I knew this meal would not disappoint. Located in northern Chinatown, the restaurant is steps away from … Continue reading Major Bites at Majordomo

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Favorite Costco Products for our Dogs

My goal in life is to become a stay-at-home dog mom. While I shop at Costco regularly for my husband and myself, Costco soon became my go-to store for most of our dogs’ daily needs. Here are some of our favorite dog products, and Brezel and Schnitzel’s favorites as well! FAVORITE DOG PRODUCTS: Roomba We had no idea when we rescued Brezel, our German Shepherd, … Continue reading Favorite Costco Products for our Dogs

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Delightful Waffles at Dolly Llama

Are you looking for a unique dessert in Los Angeles? Head to Downtown to try Dolly Llama’s unique waffles. Dolly Llama is best known for their take on the bubble waffle. While the traditional Hong Kong style bubble waffle features light, air-filled bubbles, Dolly Llama puts a Belgian spin on theirs. Their pastry chef spent a year in Paris perfecting the Dolly Llama waffle batter. … Continue reading Delightful Waffles at Dolly Llama

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Ruff Times with your dog? Send ’em to Rehab!

In the first year after rescuing our dog, Brezel, my husband and I were dedicated to training her. Ideally, we wanted an obedient dog that would listen and adhere to basic commands around the house.  When we rescued her, she was calm, timid, and did not show any signs of aggression. We immediately began taking her to group classes, which focused on controlling your dog … Continue reading Ruff Times with your dog? Send ’em to Rehab!

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Freshen Fido’s Breath at Green Dog Dental

When we rescued our second German Shepherd, Schnitzel, we were in love with all of him! That is, everything but his stinky breath! After urging from some of our friends, I decided to take him into to get a dental cleaning. After some research, I decided to take him to Green Dog Dental. They have two locations, one in Beverly Hills, and one in Sherman … Continue reading Freshen Fido’s Breath at Green Dog Dental

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Volunteer or Rescue from Westside German Shepherd Rescue!

Are you considering getting a dog, but don’t know where to start? With so many options out there, it’s hard to figure out if you should go to a breeder, the pound, or a rescue. According to the ASPCA website, over 6.5 million companion animals go into shelters annually, and over 1.5 million are euthanized each year. In L.A., there are many wonderful dog rescue … Continue reading Volunteer or Rescue from Westside German Shepherd Rescue!

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Delighted Taste Buds Dance at ChefDance Preview Event

The founder of ChefDance, Mimi Kim, began the event 15 years ago after attending the Sundance Film Festival and realizing that all events only featured passed appetizers. She wanted to provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy wonderful food along with the film festival. Her first event featured Chef Tyler Florence, and she hosted 50 guests in her own Park City home. Mimi realized there … Continue reading Delighted Taste Buds Dance at ChefDance Preview Event

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Slurpin’ Tsukemen at The Tsujita

What do Black Friday and ramen have in common? The Tsujita at the Americana at Brand is providing Black Friday celebrations for your stomach! In the month of November, they are running multiple promotions, including happy hour pricing (50% off bowls and apps, and $1 Asahi drafts) between 3PM-7PM, BOGO ramen bowls between 9-11PM, lunch specials, and kids eating free on the weekends. The Tsujita’s … Continue reading Slurpin’ Tsukemen at The Tsujita

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