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In 1905, tobacco tycoon Abbot Kinney founded what he hoped would be a cultural utopia inspired by Venice, Italy. He envisioned a literate and morally upstanding society on the shores of the Pacific, 14 miles west of Los Angeles. Skip ahead five score and a dozen years, and it’s safe to say that Venice Beach isn’t exactly what Mr. Kinney had in mind. In the … Continue reading A Case of the Munchies in Venice Beach
On a mild fall evening earlier this week, on a breathtaking Beverly Hills rooftop, Crateful founder and CEO Emanuele Ponzo hosted an intimate gathering of wine aficionados for a four-course dinner pairing featuring Italian winemaker Ca’ del Bosco. It was one of those rare meals that food writers fondly catalog among their more memorable experiences. Then again, that’s what a Crateful dinner is. If you’re … Continue reading A Sparkling Italian Debuts in Beverly Hills
Last weekend (September 15) Emmy nominees were celebrated at an exclusive luncheon honoring diversity in TV and film, and the importance of supporting continued efforts needed to change the face of the industry. At West Hollywood celeb hotspot Craig’s, WanderLuxxe founders Marti Hines and Lola Wood honored 2018 nominees with a crystal award statue. WanderLuxxe provides luxury membership service and concierge catering to the entertainment industry. … Continue reading Diversity Luncheon Honors 2018 Emmy Nominees
The 9th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand was an overwhelming success raising nearly $1.5 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, breaking last year’s record for the event. Located at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the day was SoCal sunny perfect for chefs and fans to come together to support childhood cancer research. The foodie mecca event brings the best chefs in the US … Continue reading Culinary and Entertainment Stars Join Battle Against Childhood Cancer at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Event
SUR Restaurant and Lounge debuted its new Brunch Menu on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The celebrity hot spot best known as the set of the popular BRAVO TV show, Vanderpump Rules,is now serving a variety of sweet and savory brunch dishes The restaurant, located in the heart of WeHo, has introduced a brunch menu featuring more than 10 new entrees, as well as classic favorites … Continue reading Babes and Bubbly at SUR for new Brunch Menu
Koreatown is without a doubt one of the most fascinating and fast-changing neighborhoods in Los Angeles. It’s a place where the delicious smells of all-you-can-eat KBBQ waif past exclusive and hidden speakeasies. Where fancy cocktail bars sit right next to (and sometimes even within) hard-partying karaoke joints. It’s old and new, traditional and modern, foreign and familiar. With all of this in mind, maybe it … Continue reading Poppin’ Bottles of Bubbly…from a Vending Machine!!
I have never had dietary restrictions til dealing with expensive fertility treatments, so eating out has not been easy. It has allowed me to see what the typical health conscious Angeleno feels like when they dine out. No caffeine, no dairy (seriously, nothing tastes good without cheese), no alcohol, no coffee, no sushi, no acidic foods aka unpasteurized juices, you get the picture, my choices are limited. For … Continue reading A Spice Affair, an Indian dinner in Beverly Hills
Next to Osen Izakaya and Silver Lake Ramen, stands corner-side bright and airy Italian restaurant WOOD Silver Lake serving wood-fired Neapolitan pies, veggies, and salads. Owner Erik Martirosyan made his way to America from Armenia and Russia. Turns out the Oscars pizza delivery guy was his brother Edgar (the other owner) who earned 7.5 minutes of fame by delivering pizzas to the Oscars and then was subsequently summoned to … Continue reading Top 4 lunch dishes to devour at WOOD Silver Lake
On Saturday, August 28 guests convened at a private residence on Crescent Heights Blvd to celebrate the upcoming September opening of 28-year-old entrepreneur Jeremy Fall‘s new modern diner concept Easy’s coming to the Beverly Center. Fall’s first restaurant Nighthawk: Breakfast Bar in Venice opened in 2016 where diners sip cereal milk cocktails and nosh on fun breakfast fare til late. The restaurant’s success lead to a second location … Continue reading Jeremy Fall x ThreadBeast gives us a taste of new concept, Easy’s
ADAM’S HILL I work all over the city; looking at homes and doing deals for my real estate business. Sometimes I discover a wonderful little pocket of the city that goes right through me. Like it knows me. Like I know it. It’s interesting, usually when I discover one of these areas the lessons I’m unveiling within myself seem to be in sympatico with what’s … Continue reading Discovering the Micro Market of Adam’s Hill
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