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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.
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
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
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 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 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
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
The fall brings many reasons to shop smart for snacks! First off, just because it is not summer we can not let our summer bods go to waste. Eating properly in the fall is just enough reason to get that body better in shape for the coming spring. Since it is football season, save up on healthy snacks when entertaining. Healthy snacks are the way … Continue reading Snack up for the fall with healthy bites!
The Pink Lady with her rosy stucco exterior and iconic tower is almost 90 years old. Oh, if her walls could talk! Recently, we drove to La Jolla for a mini staycation at the captivating and luxurious La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla’s grand dame who strikes quite a pose in the charming seaside cliff-hugging San Diego suburb. While residing, we heard rocker band Guns and … Continue reading LA Escape: La Jolla’s Historic La Valencia Hotel
Beloved children’s author of James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Boy, The Twits, BFG, Matilda, The Witches, and Esio Trot (to name a few), Roald Dahl has been capturing reader’s hearts both young and old. As an educator for over 17 years, his literature has always been my go-to choice to inspire third graders, especially with their captivating plots, made-up words, … Continue reading Celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl in LA
