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Cecconi’s in West Hollywood, a block from home, felt not like the restaurant I know at all. A searchlight scanned the skies to let me know I had arrived. Transformed for this lively kickoff bash, celebrities arrived via the latest Audi editions for this pre Golden Globe revelry. Men in suits everywhere dizzied me as the champagne flowed around a warm glow and yellow roses. Mini gourmet … Continue reading Audi Golden Globes Kick Off Party at Cecconis
Instagram has become my latest obsession – what I do when I am waiting in line, stuck in LA traffic, or need to unwind from the monotony of some days. It has become my escape, an escape of viewing others – their food, their sexiness, their nights out, the events I am missing, the concerts popping up unexpectedly, the celebs stepping out, the food porn … Continue reading Top 10 Instagram Accounts to Get You Through your LA Day
After singing to a six year sold out show weekly at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Los Angeles finally gets a taste of the beautiful British singer Matt Goss and his jazzy band with their lovely burlesque girls, The Dirty Virgins. On the third Thursday of each month, the new hotspot Spaghettini will host Matt Goss around 10:30 when the dinner crowd is ready for … Continue reading Matt Goss Brings his Vegas Show to LA
The Beverly Hills Palm Restaurant is in a shiny new spot and sexier than ever. Now just a few blocks east of Rodeo Drive, the 6,000 square foot space can seat 185 people, including an intimate outdoor patio. After almost forty years in West Hollywood, the new Palm fits perfectly in Beverly Hills. The older professional crowd packed the bar and the large open dining … Continue reading The Palm Reinvents Itself in Beverly Hills
Abbot Kinney in Venice houses some of the hottest boutiques, workouts, restaurants, cafes, and bars in LA. This hip street so close to the beach was deemed last year one of the coolest neighborhoods in America. What I find is that a majority of the designers located on Abbot Kinney are there because they truly are special. They have not gone mainstream, but have kept … Continue reading Fiorentini + Baker, Boots Made for Walkin’ (and Talkin’)
Matt Goss, a modern day Frank Sinatra, brought Old Hollywood glamour to LA to support Both Ends Burning Foundation and give children a voice to the world. With a packed house, Matt Goss played a full concert at the W Hollywood to benefit this organization’s mission of helping orphaned children find loving homes. Both Ends Burning seeks to eliminate the institutionalization of children and the … Continue reading Matt Goss brings Old Hollywood Glamour to LA to Support Both Ends Burning
The setting and sound of Hotel Café is always spectacular. Set in a dimly lit, red hued, underground lounge-like atmosphere, musicians can showcase the beauty of their instrumental voices. It’s a great little joint to sip a cocktail and have your ears, minds and souls inspired with sound. Such was the evening with Mia Maestro! Her pure voice washed over us magically as it ebbed … Continue reading Catch Some Magical Moments with Mia Maestro at Hotel Cafe
Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café is here in LA and is offering 3 more days of complimentary coffee, wi-fi, giveaways, and an exciting line-up of live acoustic bands, DJs, and live performances. Please see the schedule below. Additionally, Café Bustelo® is once again partnering with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) for its El Café del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest, where eligible students nationwide can apply for a chance to win one of nine … Continue reading Get Free Coffee at Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café
After Paris and Hong Kong, the equestrian dream came to life this weekend. What better place than Los Angeles to be the home of the first American Grand Slam. In true Hollywood Showbiz delight, the event did not disappoint. There were art exhibits and performances, VIP seating with haute cuisine, and celebrity riders giving back through charitable causes, with a true passion for the sport. Where … Continue reading Longines LA Masters Grand Slam Show Jumpers
This past Saturday at the Beverly Hilton, they should have put Kleenex boxes at every fancy dinner table, so guests could wipe their tears as they heard the heart wrenching and inspiring stories of dogs that have shown sacrifice, bravery, and loyalty as they have faithfully helped humans, in far more capacities than I could imagine. Beautiful dogs in all shapes and sizes, even some … Continue reading 2014 Hero Dog Awards will Premier on the Hallmark Channel
