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.
The Palm Springs food scene has really elevated over the last 5 years, as celebrity chefs and rising culinary stars flock to the desert oasis to show off their prowess. Along with the restaurant growth of Greater Palm Springs comes an ever-blooming array of food and wine festivities. Here are two intimate food festivals worth the drive from LA – where you won’t wait in … Continue reading Two Palm Springs Food Festivals Worth The Drive
A unique city with its own industries and attractions, yet just another L.A. neighborhood; a city steeped in history and rich in culture, yet pioneering the cutting edge of technology, Pasadena is a place of marvelous contradictions. The 135,000-population city in the shadow of the San Gabriels is home to Caltech, one of the world’s great scientific universities, but on Saturdays in the fall, it’s … Continue reading Pasadena: Vacation or Stay-cation?
We first discovered Old Colony Palms about ten years ago as this romantic dreamy boutique hotel in Palm Springs is tucked in the heart of town. Located in the Movie Colony and renamed The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows, this intimate adults-only 57-room sanctuary is every Angeleno’s much-needed escape to get away from it all. Revamped as a Steve Hermann Hotel with green and white … Continue reading Palm Springs Colony Palms Hotel (in photos)
We all know life is chaotic and sometimes wellness goals feel impossible to maintain, whether improving performance, controlling weight, or being more mindful about what goes into our bodies. Four Seasons Westlake Village is leading the charge in helping to hone healthy lifestyle choices. Each month, the hotel offers a 3-night 4-day wellness retreat guided by experts to help reset, reflect, and rejuvenate. The urban … Continue reading Reset and Renew at the Four Seasons Westlake Village
Since 2015, Mama Shelter’s funky boutique hotel has wowed Angelenos and tourists alike with the most stunning rooftop bar restaurant setting in all of Los Angeles. In view of the Hollywood sign in the heart of Hollywood’s Vinyl District, this colorful hip scene surrounded by massive potted plants and cozy lounge couches offers 360-degree views of the City of Dreams. Due to rain (which let’s … Continue reading Mama’s Kitchen is another reason to staycation at Mama Shelter LA
Celebrate SUGARFISH’s 15th anniversary with a special menu that runs for 15 days at all Los Angeles locations from November 29 through December 13. The new menu features 15 bites, including new dishes and presentations never served along with some of our beloved favorites. We were lucky to check out the menu beforehand at SUGARFISH Brentwood with the SUGARFISH team – Chef Kazunori Nozawa and his … Continue reading SUGARFISH LA celebrates 15 years with 15 bites for 15 days
West Hollywood’s Harlowe was our stomping ground some 10+ years ago – where the hottest crowd always found their way for cocktails, late-night dancing, and a happy time in this intimate sexy environment. Today, that buzz still exists, even post-Covid. A new spacious outdoor patio awaits and the neighborhood venue is still going strong, with a new set of Hollywood’s finest youth in attendance early … Continue reading Harlowe Hollywood – same sexy venue, satisfying new menu
It’s the little things. Show you care this holiday season with a token of appreciation. Here’s the LaLaScoop on gift ideas for every personality. For the Home Entertainer Resin Trays, Cheeseboards, and Serving Trays from Lynn & Liana Designs Order a unique acacia charcuterie, cheese, or breadboard with acrylic-colored accents – like this one that looks like the ocean is part of the board as … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s High-Low Gift Ideas for Every Budget and Personality
The article Five Ways to Savor Napa Valley was first published in print in Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazine and Conejo Lifestyle Magazine print – October 2023. Continue reading Get to know Napa – art, shop, dine, wine, rest
The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better way to celebrate the holidays—including the magic of Thanksgiving and Christmas—than with a visit to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells! This year, the resort has something truly special in store, combining the splendor of Thanksgiving and the enchantment of the Holiday Season for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy Indian Wells Winterfest … Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
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