The Next Stage of the Cannabis Revolution on Display at the First-Ever CBD Saturday Market

Since recreational legalization in 2016, Los Angeles feels like it has been at the forefront of innovation in the cannabis space. By now, dispensaries, delivery services, and billboards advertising these products are as commonplace in L.A. as avocado toast and traffic. But the next stage in this journey is clearly around CBD, or cannabinoids, which are a group of closely related compounds that act on … Continue reading The Next Stage of the Cannabis Revolution on Display at the First-Ever CBD Saturday Market

20 New Food, Drink and Kitchen Discoveries

Whether you are hosting a gathering at home, celebrating New Year’s, partaking in an NFL Sunday or attending a holiday party, it pays to have an equipped kitchen and pantry. However, it is not always easy to keep up with the latest and greatest brands out there on the market. As a frequent reader of industry trades, a prolific interviewer of brand ambassadors and a … Continue reading 20 New Food, Drink and Kitchen Discoveries

10 Must-Try Brands For 2019’s National CBD Day

In 2018, August 8th was declared National CBD Day. Well, this week marks the first anniversary of that inaugural National CBD Day. In turn, below are 10 must-try CBD-related brands making some of the best CBD products available on the market. 1) Koi CBD Koi CBD was established in 2015 with the mission to create a standard of quality for CBD products. Koi uses 99 … Continue reading 10 Must-Try Brands For 2019’s National CBD Day

Museum of Weed begins its journey in LA

On the eve of my 12 year anniversary with Los Angeles, I found myself in an unimaginable place, a place I wouldn’t expect to exist when I first arrived at the Museum of Weed. But that is why I adore living in the City of Angels. My mind is constantly stretched, excited, delighted, and inspired by the people, the ideas, the forward thinking. When I … Continue reading Museum of Weed begins its journey in LA

25 Must-Check-Out Brands From The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show & Beyond

As hosted last month at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, the Summer Fancy Food Show offered at least six football fields worth of specialty foods, including chocolate, cheese, olive oil and snacks. The largest special food industry event in North America, the Fancy Food Show is known to showcase its field’s best products and newest innovations. As presented by the membership-based Specialty Food Association … Continue reading 25 Must-Check-Out Brands From The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show & Beyond

9 Things to Do in LA for the Fourth of July

The steamy City of Angels is the perfect place to celebrate our nation’s anniversary. Even though Los Angeles is relatively young, that doesn’t mean its citizens don’t know how to party down on the Fourth of July. Sure, you could have a traditional burger cookout, but there’s so much more to life besides food and beer — although, both of those are awesome. Whether you … Continue reading 9 Things to Do in LA for the Fourth of July

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Father’s Day 2019

With Father’s Day just around the corner, many of us still haven’t purchased a gift for the beloved father figure(s) in our lives. In turn, here are 10 last-minute gift ideas which you ought to be able to order just in time for this Sunday, June 16. #1: KeySmart Rugged KeySmart is the world’s most durable compact key holder, holding up to 14 keys and … Continue reading 10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Father’s Day 2019

TOTO’s Steve Lukather on his favorite L.A. dining spots

As the founding guitarist of the legendary rock band TOTO, Steve Lukather has sold over 40 million albums, played and sang of dozens of charting singles, and won a few Grammys. Yet TOTO is only one facet of Lukather’s long career, as he has contributed to more than 1,500 albums — including key recordings by Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Barbra Streisand, Chicago, Donna Summer, Olivia Newton-John, Cher, … Continue reading TOTO’s Steve Lukather on his favorite L.A. dining spots

Best Buds are at Sweetflower

Sweet Flower, a cannabis lifestyle brand committed to modernizing the retail customer experience. Headquartered in Culver City, CA, Sweet Flower opened its’ first retail concept on April 8th on Melrose directly across from LA landmarks “The Improv” comedy club and Fred Segal. Their second location opened on April 15th in Studio City in the space formerly occupied by famed cannabis retailer Perennial.  Forget the old … Continue reading Best Buds are at Sweetflower

Songwriter & producer Linus Of Hollywood on his favorite spots to eat and drink in L.A.

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer Linus Of Hollywood got his first big break as the frontman of the band Size 14, which had a rock radio hit with “Claire Danes Poster.” After Size 14 disbanded in the late 1990s, Linus began pursuing a solo career, while also launching a record label and writing and producing for other artists. In turn, his credits include a … Continue reading Songwriter & producer Linus Of Hollywood on his favorite spots to eat and drink in L.A.