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I am not a wine expert, but I am a wine enthusiast. So, it was fitting that Wine Enthusiast magazine sponsored LA’s La Nuit en Rose. The rosé had me feeling quite rose-y this past Sunday at the sexy Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. Guests mingled from one station bar to another sipping at least ten shades of rosé at 14 different bars with multiple blends at each … Continue reading Rosé Day in LA
Last night, the chic Riviera 31 lounge and bar at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills played backdrop for the exclusive screening of Denim Hunters. This playful series will journey to the far reaches of the country in search of rare, unique and exceptional denim, told through the eyes of the show’s first host, Hayley Kiyoko. Denim Hunters premiers TODAY, June 25th on POPULAR TV. POPULAR TV is a new digitally … Continue reading POPULAR TV Celebrates the Launch of Denim Hunters with Hayley Kiyoko
This weekend, June 27 and 28, seize the opportunity to learn some tips from a professional National Geographic photographer storyteller, Gerd Ludwig. Ludwig will divulge his own photographic techniques he uses when working for National Geographic, such as the recent methods he used photographing food truck food, people enjoying the trucks, and the trucks themselves. He will reveal his tricks and tips to create candid, unexpected … Continue reading Photography Workshops with National Geographic’s Gerd Ludwig
“Simplicity is a sign of perfection. Thanks for cooking with me.” Those were the words that personable Chef Marcel Vigneron (Top Chef) wrote in my customized cookbook thanks to Samsung putting together this little momento for each guest, featuring the recipes we all helped make. I was so excited to finally be able to check out the new Samsung Studio on Fairfax, right across from the … Continue reading Interactive Cooking at the Samsung LA Studio
At the top of these private apartments in a historical building in Koreatown, we sat down to share dinner with an intimate crew in a small room, after cocktail (or water) hour in another quaint room nearby. The sunset glow peeping in from the old windows high above the city made me feel like I was in Paris for a few moments with the candles … Continue reading The Art of Elysium and Samsung Galaxy Present an Introduction to HEAVEN 2016
An intimate gathering joined together in support of the Phoenix House in the lavish ballroom at the Beverly Hills Montage Hotel. As guests were seated, Violin prodigy Lee England, Jr. jammed in the middle of the tables “We Could Be Heroes.” His moving rendition of David Bowie’s “Hero” was a beautiful way to start the gala. For 35 years the Phoenix House (across ten states) has helped those … Continue reading Phoenix House Honors Matthew Perry and Antonio Villaraigosa
Now that rosé season has hit its full stride, Los Angeles-area rosé fanatics rejoice! After the overwhelming success of the inaugural La Nuit en Rosé event held in 2014 in New York City, followed by an equally successful event in Miami in January 2015, La Nuit en Rosé event, is coming this Sunday, June 21 to the Skybar of the Mondrian Hotel for the first time. This … Continue reading La Nuit celebrates rosé season in LA
Last weekend I spent a cold Saturday at the opening of Emerging, the latest and greatest photography exhibit that unveiled at The Annenberg Space for Photography. Take your time as you enjoy this small space of images for free at one of LA’s many Annenberg public spaces. More than 90 Emerging photographers from around the world bring a fresh perspective with their creative techniques to professional … Continue reading Always EMERGING at the Annenberg Space for Photography
Rich and elegant, the mocha colored stucco walls of Ambrose Hotel rise from the palm tree-lined streets of Santa Monica, ready to open up to you and house your stay. The boutique hotel has been beautifully and thoughtfully upgraded, earning the title of being the first LEED for Existing Buidings (EB) certified hotel in the country since 2008. As a long-time member of the Green … Continue reading Elegant and Eco-Friendly, Santa Monica’s Ambrose Hotel is Now Open for Your Pleasure
Without hyperbole, I can tell you that my favorite movie experience is the ArcLight, and has been since I first plopped my butt down in one of the theater chain’s cozy seats. And now, this high-quality cinematic milieu is enriching downtown Culver City, home of Sony Pictures and a town rich in film history. Step one foot into an ArcLight theater and you will immediately … Continue reading ArcLight Comes to Culver City
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