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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.

Spire Works Westwood doner kebob
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SpireWorks serves Döner Kebob American Style

After traveling to Berlin, Turkey, and over twenty years ago to Israel, I always crave döner or döner kebob. Now you can get a perfect flavorful doner spire of beef, chicken, or veggie köfte in LA. For vegan Angelenos, the köfte option will satiate their appetite with meatless meatballs made of cubed vegetables held together by chickpea flour and Urfa biber (dried Turkish Chili pepper). SpireWorks just opened in … Continue reading SpireWorks serves Döner Kebob American Style

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Experience INTRO: A multi-course sensory explosion with a Michelin star chef

When invited to a twelve course foodie event that includes art and new friends, the answer is always Yes! In Los Angeles, you really never know what to expect, but even two hours of traffic was truly worth this culinary sensory affair. Little did I know this celebration of food was in a random nondescript Lankershim Boulevard venue (once a dance studio) in North Hollywood, … Continue reading Experience INTRO: A multi-course sensory explosion with a Michelin star chef

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Find comfort at Silver Lake’s Hyperion Public

Look no farther than Hyperion Public for elevated pub grub without losing comfort and familiarity. The warm dark environment in Silver Lake (and also in Studio City) was filled with the east side’s good looking hip crowd around 7 PM on a weekday. Friends meeting up for drinks or cozying up for dinner sporting cool wide brim hats and bush beards and definitely living up to … Continue reading Find comfort at Silver Lake’s Hyperion Public

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Cocina Condesa – Mexican Street Food at its finest!

Two Perspectives: By Jen Betts and Melissa Curtin Those who live in Los Angeles can get street food in many places. Grabbing a simple hot dog or taco is a habit of many while wandering the streets of LA. However, if you are looking for an experience with delicious Mexican street food, Cocina Condesa is the spot. Located on Studio City’s Ventura Boulevard, also known … Continue reading Cocina Condesa – Mexican Street Food at its finest!

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Holiday LaLaScoop Gift Guide 2016

We’ve researched far and wide and LaLaScoop’ed Los Angeles gift ideas for everyone on your list. The best gift you can give is kindness, as well as your time, but add a note of appreciation and one of these holiday treats to put a smile on anyone’s face. Beard Paw With hipsta beards and staches all the rage, these premium Beard Paw Wipes are perfect … Continue reading Holiday LaLaScoop Gift Guide 2016

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Planned Parenthood LA's Food Fare returns this spring at the Santa Monica Barker Hanger. (Photo credit: www.pplafoodfare.com)
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Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Food Fare returns for its 38th year to support reproductive health

Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser, the PPLA Food Fare is back March 2, 2017 to support the reproductive health of the Los Angeles community. Named “the most eclectic fundraising food fest you’ve never heard of” by LA Weekly, guests will enjoy hundreds of gourmet food and drinks samples from over 150 of Southern California’s best restaurants, caterers and libation purveyors, all in support of Planned Parenthood Los … Continue reading Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Food Fare returns for its 38th year to support reproductive health

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AFI Fest Fire at Sea GianFranco Rosi
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AFI and American Cinematheque present Fire at Sea documentary

The AFI FEST (American Film Institute) 2016 presented by Audi was held November 10 – 17th, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The AFI FEST is the longest-running international film festival in Los Angeles. Each fall, AFI FEST presents the year’s most significant films. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community. Featuring international work from … Continue reading AFI and American Cinematheque present Fire at Sea documentary

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Veggie Grill Unveils Innovative ‘Burger’

Guests at the Hollywood Veggie Grill experienced a revolutionary hamburger that looks, cooks and tastes like real ground beef, yet it is actually plant-based and it is getting raves as the world’s first. Having lived in L.A. for four years, I’ve tried a few variations of plant-based meat dishes around the city so I was eager to see this latest innovation by Veggie Grill and … Continue reading Veggie Grill Unveils Innovative ‘Burger’

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Fall Lala: A Trio of Seasonal Experiences in L.A.

It’s autumn in L.A. once again, and while the rest of the country shivers, we’re blessed with warm days and cool nights. This is a time of year to celebrate, and with that in mind, here are three ways to let your spirit soar this fall. The Rooftop Above Sixty Nothing says Los Angeles quite like reclining poolside with a view of the Hollywood Hills, … Continue reading Fall Lala: A Trio of Seasonal Experiences in L.A.

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Andrew Freeman, Scott Conant, Hedy Goldsmith, Neal Fraser, Curtis Stone
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Fall Must Haves by Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs

Some of Los Angeles’ finest chefs gathered for a one-night-only feat celebrating The James Beard Foundation last month. The soiree – hosted at Vibiana – included a silent auction, a jazz band and wonderfully crafted menu and unique cocktails. The James Beard Foundation generously donated a portion of the proceeds to The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Scholarship Fund. LaLaScoop caught up with three of … Continue reading Fall Must Haves by Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs

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