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

Melissa CurtinJuly 22, 2015July 28, 20151 Comment

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Eggs Frozen – Great Possibilities

More ultrasounds, more shots. The last week my dose of meds was upped to 3 shots a day. I can’t tell you how much I rejoiced and danced around the house when they were over. I completely feel for anyone who has to give themselves daily shots to survive. My evenings were fun having my mom to take to so many events, but at the … Continue reading Eggs Frozen – Great Possibilities

Melissa CurtinJuly 22, 2015July 28, 20152 Comments

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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

Melissa CurtinJuly 22, 2015July 25, 2015Leave a comment

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Esterel unveils at the Sofitel Beverly Hills

The Sofitel Los Angeles unveiled its new style this past week with ESTEREL restaurant and Xperiment USA Hospitality Group. Now the wraparound side terrace with heat lamps feels like the Garden of Eden overflowing with walls of hanging flowers and chairs that look like they came from your mother’s backyard. A whimsical private backspace filled with hanging bird cages and an elegant wall of mirrors makes a … Continue reading Esterel unveils at the Sofitel Beverly Hills

Melissa CurtinJuly 21, 2015July 22, 20152 Comments

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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

Melissa CurtinJuly 21, 2015July 24, 20151 Comment

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Miguel performs at Sonos Studio

I didn’t know who Miguel was until a few months ago when Lenny Kravitz handed him a mic at the Fonda Theare. He belted out “Let Love Rule” to a frenzied audience and I was blown away by his voice. A few days later I met him at a party in Venice next to Gjelina and was happy to tell him how I much I … Continue reading Miguel performs at Sonos Studio

Melissa CurtinJuly 19, 2015July 22, 20152 Comments

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The Facebook Diet

No one needs a Facebook Diet more than me. I blame it on living alone. It’s what you do when you wake up, go to bed, or are standing in line bored. Did you know single people spend more time on Facebook and post more than people who are coupled? Recently, I was given The Facebook Diet (50 Funny Signs of Facebook Addiction and Ways … Continue reading The Facebook Diet

Melissa CurtinJuly 13, 2015July 20, 2015Leave a comment

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Fashion for Breakfast with Mr. Kate

Fashion for Breakfast combines two of my favorite things- style and brunch. Every few Thursdays Fashion for Breakfast is held at Cecconi’s West Hollywood with a special fashionista guest. After wanting to attend for over a year, I finally had a Thursday morning free, and with a hefty amount of women trying to get in, I was thrilled to finally make the cut. For $15 … Continue reading Fashion for Breakfast with Mr. Kate

Melissa CurtinJuly 11, 2015July 13, 20153 Comments

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Hugs, not more Drugs – Eggs on Ice, Day 5

It’s day 5. I feel like a human pin cushion. I had my first official cry the whole car ride back from the doctor to the pharmacy. Maybe it was Pink Floyd on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Maybe it’s the hormones. Maybe it is because I now may not be able to go through with the procedure after today’s ultrasound. I attended a funeral this week, … Continue reading Hugs, not more Drugs – Eggs on Ice, Day 5

Melissa CurtinJuly 11, 2015July 21, 20153 Comments

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Griffith Park Teahouse sends Wishes to LA

I spent a hot, steamy, schmoggy filled LA morning fighting July 3 traffic to wind my way up to the Griffith Park Observatory in search of the recently placed Japanese style teahouse in the canyons. Happy my friend cut and paste the directions onto his phone because the 4th set of directions went along the lines of “Stop when the 5 dirt paths converge, take … Continue reading Griffith Park Teahouse sends Wishes to LA

Melissa CurtinJuly 9, 2015April 6, 20161 Comment