Let LaLaScoop tantalize your imagination with creations by top culinary artists around town, so that your taste buds can be satisfied by masterful meals and aperitifs, sure to incite pleasurable mastication all year round.
Mezcal (“cooked agave”), our favorite spirit, is known as “maguey” in Mexico. Meant to be sipped neat in small cups, in Los Angeles you’ll find a mezcal cocktail recipe on just about every restaurant and bar menu, as LaLaLand has caught on to the smoky benefits of this flavor-winning situation. Another reason we love mezcal is we never feel hungover after a night of sipping … Continue reading Why Zomoz Mezcal should be in your Bar Cart
No one does tacos like Los Angeles. In fact, if there was a signature dish that best encapsulates the city, I think a strong case can be made that it’s the street taco. Whether you’re out on a date in an upscale Mexican-fusion restaurant with a wall of rare tequilas or just grabbing a late-nite bite from a truck, stand, or street vendor, the taco … Continue reading Taco Town
You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. As a travel writer, I sailed on Viking in 2022 and brought my mom on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back. Learn why … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?
Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day on March 15 or every day. Make one of these fabulous espresso martini concoctions at home or order one at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, March 15. Cincoro Tequila Espresso Martini 2 oz Cincoro Reposado Tequila1 shot espresso, freshly pulled and slightly cooled.75 oz Mr. Black Coffee LiqueurDash of agaveCombine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice and … Continue reading Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with a New Favorite Recipe
This week we took an amazing pilates mat class led by Kadee Sweeney on the stunning rooftop of Kimpton’s Hotel Wilshire, with views of the Hollywood sign (next to the pool and rooftop restaurant Videre, which makes a great spot for a mid-day lunch or sunset view dinner). Kadee not only amped our workout with a good burn and a positive spirit but also turned … Continue reading Getting Sweaty with Equipt Movement at Videre rooftop
Did you know February 22 is National Margarita Day? Honor the margarita—one of the most popular tequila cocktails – and celebrate with one of these fine medleys. National Margarita Day Recipes Pay homage to one of LA’s favorite cocktails (triple sec, tequila, and lime juice) with one of our fun versions and thank Mexico for creating this official drink of having fun in 1938. Codigo … Continue reading Fun Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day
Read our latest article about where to dine in Santa Monica for Love Day 2024 in the Santa Monica Observer. Find a vibe, a menu, and a price point that’s right for you and your loved one. Continue reading Woo your Valentine in Santa Monica with a memorable dinner
The best way to experience old school Palm Springs is to step into a supper club for dinner and live music. Dip into the legendary Purple Room at Club Trinidad Hotel and transport yourself to an era when Frank Sinatra and the whole Rat Pack gang would hang out and sometimes leap onto the stage when they felt moved. Think Justin Bieber and friends at … Continue reading Return to a bygone era at this Palm Springs supper club
Happy Chinese New Year. This happens to be the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is associated with qualities including good luck, power, strength and wisdom. And because it happens only once every 12 years, it seems like a pretty good reason to celebrate. One of the places where the special occasion was celebrated was The Grass Room, a cool event space in a sketchy … Continue reading Happy Year of the Dragon
Winter is coming… to an end! I mean, eventually. Let’s say March 1, for our purposes here. The rain will be drying up, hopefully, and temperatures will be on the rise once again. It’s also, I recently learned, the official start of burrito season. That’s apparently a thing. Yep, Chipotle is crewing up because, as the company states, March through May represents a significant increase … Continue reading LA Wine & Food Festival Is Coming
lalascoop.com 