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The Beverly Hills Palm Restaurant is in a shiny new spot and sexier than ever. Now just a few blocks east of Rodeo Drive, the 6,000 square foot space can seat 185 people, including an intimate outdoor patio. After almost forty years in West Hollywood, the new Palm fits perfectly in Beverly Hills. The older professional crowd packed the bar and the large open dining … Continue reading The Palm Reinvents Itself in Beverly Hills
Rich chocolate with just the right hint of fresh mint tops and fills the most lovely, soft, flakey pastry in STK‘s newest sweet by Executive Pastry Chef Abbie White, the STK PopTRT. The larger than bite size morsel is simply perfect to enjoy on the fly with coffee, a favorite liquor, even a decadent hot cocoa. Actually, it’s good enough to just indulge in all by itself. On … Continue reading STK PopTRT ~ A Holiday Morsel To-Die-For!
Sometimes a girl craves some meat, and even though Chop Daddy’s on Abbott Kinney in Venice is right next to the healthiest place ever – Kreation Kafe, you find yourself drawn to the aroma of brisket and craving a hearty sandwich. Chop Daddys, just blocks from the beach, makes all its rubs and sauces, and smokes all its meats in-house by their Pitmaster, Eric Solton. Eric … Continue reading Satisfying BBQ at Chop Daddy’s; Now on the Road
Last night I was lucky enough to take part in a tasting of the new fall and winter cocktail menu at Riviera 31, located in the beautiful Hotel Sofitel in Beverly Hills. Inspired by lifestyle icons of the 50’s and 60’s, the cocktails highlighted the talents of resident mixologist (and awesomely named) Ferrari Watts. The drinks came with names like Coco C, Bardot, Deneuve, Grace and Piaf, and covered … Continue reading Toasting autumn at Riviera 31
Who would have ever known this elegant property constructed in 1928 would exist on this side street in Koreatown? The Carondelet House with its hardwood floors, expansive rooms, exposed brick walls, courtyards, and fireplace made me think I was back in the east coast somewhere near DC, as about 30 women sipped cocktails surrounded by luxurious paintings and a grand piano. We were led into a … Continue reading Pop Up Dinner with LA Chef Jennie Trinh
Gobble.com offers healthy meals delivered right to your door. All you have to do is cook them. They have created the perfect solution for families, people who work, or the bachelor(ette) who just doesn’t have time to find the perfect farm fresh ingredients for each meal. Gobble offers the convenience associated with takeout along with the health, satisfaction, and freshness of a home-cooked meal. With Michael Mina protege, Thomas … Continue reading Gobble Gobble – Gourmet Dinner Kits Delivered Right to your Door
On October 23rd, Walk With Sally will be hosting a Pink Party at The Deck in Hermosa Beach to celebrate the success of their Breast Friends campaign and to honor the loved ones we have lost to Breast Cancer. After founder, Nick Arquette, lost his mom, Sally, to Breast Cancer, he was impelled to begin his organization, Walk With Sally, so that he could provide the care … Continue reading Come on Out to Walk With Sally’s Pink Party for their Breast Friends on October 23rd at The Deck in Hermosa Beach
Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café is here in LA and is offering 3 more days of complimentary coffee, wi-fi, giveaways, and an exciting line-up of live acoustic bands, DJs, and live performances. Please see the schedule below. Additionally, Café Bustelo® is once again partnering with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) for its El Café del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest, where eligible students nationwide can apply for a chance to win one of nine … Continue reading Get Free Coffee at Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café
Doordash.com was my secret little luxury last week as I scoured endless restaurants on their site. This service actually delivers right to your home, office, school, or even hotel. So many options near the west side of LA, I started first with Wokano for some delectable sushi, since the place I wanted to order from in Pacific Palisades wasn’t open on DoorDash til 11:30, and … Continue reading DoorDash – Food right to you from the best restaurants
Who doesn’t like an ice-cold pint of Peroni Nastro Azzuro on a warm Los Angeles evening? It’s crisp. It’s clean and refreshingly tasty with its citrus and spicy aromatic notes, and fast finish. And of course, it’s Italian. So, what libation would be better to kick off Italian Heritage Month in tandem with the brand spanking new Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, especially on … Continue reading Peroni Nastro Azzuro and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles Inaugurate Italian Heritage Month in Great Taste at Drago Centro
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