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Raise your glass with all the world, Friday is Global Champagne Day. And while there may not be a lot to drink to these days, there’s certainly reason to drink. “It was a good year for wine,” says Guy de Rivoire, Commercial Director for Champagne Bollinger, speaking about this year’s crop. He attributes some of that blessing to a rise in temperatures caused by climate … Continue reading Happy Global Champagne Day!
A dozen years ago, Italy took center stage as its national soccer team hoisted the FIFA World Cup Trophy, thanks in large part to the man they called “the little artist,” Juventus star Alessandro Del Piero, number 10. Today, his artistry is evident not on the pitch, but in the dining room of the Beverly Grove restaurant that bears his iconic jersey number. Situated in … Continue reading No. 10 Scores Again, this time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known as the “City of Stars”, for obvious and completely accurate reasons. But after Cointreau took over Hollywood for a few nights in October, it seems that we might also need to call it the “City of Spirits. Hidden away amidst the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown, Quixote Studios took a few evenings off from filming to play host to the Cointreau … Continue reading Lights, Camera, and Cocktails with Cointreau!
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
