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Santa Monica gets a new gem – Estate Restaurant and Bar

The west side has a beautiful new urban eclectic dining spot called Estate Restaurant + Bar on 1519 Wilshire Blvd. This elegant grand new space with its leveled seating arrangement brings an upscale but relaxed new option to Santa Monica. Chef Hisashi Yoshiara brings farm-to-table cuisine with a worldly twist thanks to the chef’s expansive European training.   The vibrant menu includes items presented and done in … Continue reading Santa Monica gets a new gem – Estate Restaurant and Bar

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Interview with LA’s Favorite Chefs

LA’s Best Chefs congregated at Sony Pictures this past week in support of the American Cancer Society. The California Spirit fundraiser celebrated 30 years of of support to help fight cancer. Over the past 30 years California Spirit has raised over $15 million in the fight against cancer. Chefs like Thomas Keller (Bouchon, Per Se, The French Laundry), Neal Fraser (Redbird), Alan Jackson (Lemonade), Jason Neroni … Continue reading Interview with LA’s Favorite Chefs

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Grey Goose Loaded High Fives at the ESPYs

GREY GOOSE debuted a new summer cocktail, High Five, as the signature drink of the 2015 ESPY Awards last week. The incredibly refreshing drink was such a huge hit among the heavy hitters at the ESPYs that it is now officially one of their highlighted cocktails for the summer. From notable guests such as Robbie Rogers (LA Galaxy), Sydney Leroux (Western New York Flash) and … Continue reading Grey Goose Loaded High Fives at the ESPYs

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American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of California Spirit at Sony Studios

The top mixologists and chefs donned the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City last night, in support of the American Cancer Society. Even Chef/Proprietor Thomas Keller, from Los Angeles’ quintessential bistro Bouchon Beverly Hills, was having a ball (literally, kicking beach balls and heiling over guests for “Free Food!”) at the Bouchon station made of ice chilling a bounty of succulent seafood, like shrimp the size of my … Continue reading American Cancer Society celebrates 30 years of California Spirit at Sony Studios

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Seriously… Everyone Needs One of These! 

Is it Friday yet? It’s getting close! And, you seriously have to sign up to enjoy a LACMA Café picnic basket, so you can experience LACMA Summer Jazz Nights in upscale VIP style. After reading LaLaLady Melissa Curtin’s article, I just had to check it out. So, I took two of my favorite people (my mom and boyfriend) a couple of Friday nights ago and we had … Continue reading Seriously… Everyone Needs One of These! 

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“Going Down” with Dr. Emily Morse at Hustler Hollywood Reveals The Number One Trick of the Trade

A barrage of inescapable innuendos and puns would seriously not stop flowing out of my mouth after receiving an invitation to Hustler Hollywood for an evening with sexologist and Bravo TV star, Dr. Emily Morse. Her workshop? “Going Down with Dr. Emily Morse.” I texted my LaLaScoop partner, Melissa, a split second later. This was an evening we had to experience together, and not just for the champagne and … Continue reading “Going Down” with Dr. Emily Morse at Hustler Hollywood Reveals The Number One Trick of the Trade

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The Albright: Eating Lobster with a Vegan

Due to the hustle and bustle of the touristy Santa Monica pier, I had not stepped foot on the pier in some time. I was curious to check out this seafood restaurant called The Albright, established in 1977 right on the pier on the left hand side. After getting knocked by one too many strollers and kids, I contemplated my desire to ever want children, but … Continue reading The Albright: Eating Lobster with a Vegan

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Modern Day Artisans are Revealed in ‘Crafted’ at L.A. Film Fest

Following its debut at the Los Angeles Film Festival, the documentary short, Crafted – directed by Morgan Spurlock, who was previously nominated for an Academy Award – is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Instant Video. Attendees to the June 17 screening at Regal L.A. Live were able to participate in a panel discussion with Morgan and the film’s craftsmen, moderated by Henry Rollins. … Continue reading Modern Day Artisans are Revealed in ‘Crafted’ at L.A. Film Fest

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Rosé Day in LA

I am not a wine expert, but I am a wine enthusiast. So, it was fitting that Wine Enthusiast magazine sponsored LA’s La Nuit en Rose. The rosé had me feeling quite rose-y this past Sunday at the sexy Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood. Guests mingled from one station bar to another sipping at least ten shades of rosé at 14 different bars with multiple blends at each … Continue reading Rosé Day in LA

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