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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Photography Tips from a National Geographic Pro

Gerd Ludwig‘s coverage of the Los Angeles food truck scene that he shot in October and November will be featured in National Geographic this summer. I jumped at the chance of attending a 3+ hour workshop with the award winning photographer at LA’s Annenberg Space for Photography. After traveling around the world on Semester at Sea at the age of 20, I have secretly dreamed … Continue reading Photography Tips from a National Geographic Pro

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