Maxim Halloween Party 2016

It was the weekend before Halloween and all the good little boys and girls in LA were clamoring for their invitation for Maxim’s annual Halloween extravaganza where girls can find an excuse to dress naughty and guys can gaze in admiration at all the scantily clad costumes. This year’s event produced by Karma International was not at a Beverly Hills mansion, but a location kept … Continue reading Maxim Halloween Party 2016

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7th Annual Veuve Polo Classic in Los Angeles

It is often considered to be one of the best parties of the year, whatever the side of the field you are on. Angelenos are always excited when the annual Veuve Polo Classic rides into town. The event that allows the Who’s Who of Los Angeles feel like they have stepped into the polo scene from Pretty Woman, and the champagne’s not too bad either. … Continue reading 7th Annual Veuve Polo Classic in Los Angeles

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Taste of the NFL supports Los Angeles Food Bank

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank teamed with Taste of the NFL to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams LA homecoming on October 5 at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood. Les Snead, General Manager of the Rams and his wife Kara Henderson Snead of NFL network co-chaired the event. Sample dishes from Chef Neal Fraser (Redbird) and Josiah Citrin (Melisse), Duff Goldman, Mary Sue Milliken, Susan Feniger, … Continue reading Taste of the NFL supports Los Angeles Food Bank

The Nickel Mine is a Touchdown for West L.A.

The Westside just got a major upgrade in the sports bar department. The Nickel Mine, a casual concept from the team behind Cocina Condesa and The Woodsman, fills a much-needed void in a neighborhood that is known as Little Osaka or the Sawtelle District or plain old West Los Angeles. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, in the former Il Grano space, in an area heavily … Continue reading The Nickel Mine is a Touchdown for West L.A.

Fig and Olive hosts healthy practices

Last Saturday, October 1, influencers, media and guests enjoyed an inspiring morning yoga session with CorePower Yoga at the ‘Fit & Olive’ event, followed by a complimentary healthy and light Mediterranean brunch buffet hosted at Fig & Olive Melrose Place in West Hollywood, CA. Guests participated in the free CorePower yoga class that included a fusion of their yoga style, sculpting techniques and cardio burn.  After the class, … Continue reading Fig and Olive hosts healthy practices

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48 Hours in Portland

This article was previously posted on WeSaidGoTravel. Portland impressed me as soon as we landed because due to so many green trees the air felt so pure and fresh, whether that is the Pacific northwest or my 9 years oxygen-less in the Los Angeles desert, I couldn’t stop wanting to breath the air deep into my lungs. I quickly learned the best way to see … Continue reading 48 Hours in Portland

Eating and Drinking our Way Through Seattle

Posted first on WeSaidGoTravel. The beauty of a city is learning about its culture through food. My introduction to Seattle after 22 years included a necessary stop at a Chinese tea house at the edge of the famous Fish Market. After a bout with food poisoning, serious lack of sleep, and dragging our suitcases for at least a mile from from the Link light rail, … Continue reading Eating and Drinking our Way Through Seattle

Fresh partners with nutritionist McKel Hill to help you glow inside and out

Fresh Beauty at the Grove LA held an early morning private breakfast with nutrition expert and cookbook author McKel Hill where guests learned how to make their skin glow, inside and out. Your skin tells a story and we learned healthy cooking tips for home to nourish the body, while drooling over the skincare and beauty products in the store. Fresh is known for its makeup … Continue reading Fresh partners with nutritionist McKel Hill to help you glow inside and out

Fig & Olive supports Breast Cancer Awareness in October

Fig & Olive has maintained its position in West Hollywood on Melrose Place for many years now. The wherewithal in LA is often hard to come by in the restaurant biz. This sexy upscale restaurant, bar, and private dining area screams date night although their pillow-thrown cozy tables are intimate for small groups too. The ambiance is romantic and airy with olive trees and rosemary bushes set … Continue reading Fig & Olive supports Breast Cancer Awareness in October

Shiki Beverly Hills wagyu

Shiki Beverly Hills: Ambassador of Wagyu

Rice has been a staple of the Japanese diet since time immemorial, but in recent years, it is beef that has put Japan on the culinary map. Cattle were used as draft animals in rice farming. In fact, tradition has it that the animal, domesticated on the Asian continent, was first introduced to the island country in 400 BCE. Even so, meat was generally not … Continue reading Shiki Beverly Hills: Ambassador of Wagyu