Top 5 Culver City Spiked Lemonade Festival FAVS

We took a whirlwind tour through the restaurant-lined streets of downtown Culver City this past month during their Third Annual “Spiked Lemonade Tasting.” You could seriously spend all summer long tasting your way through this incredibly varied “gastro-hub” and still have more exciting hot spots to experience by the fall. Each and every venue we entered had a unique decor, vibe and titillating options for … Continue reading Top 5 Culver City Spiked Lemonade Festival FAVS

Rochelle RobinsonJune 28, 2014July 17, 2014Leave a comment

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Davey Wayne’s – As Groovy As It Gets

Hollywood bars. Just the mere mention of them makes everyone in this town cringe. Despite all of us at some point or other having a great time at one in this great city, the mention of “Hollywood bars” in general brings up immediate negative emotions… Being on “the list” to get into the place. $15 drinks. Cheesy people. $700 bottle service. Unfriendly people trying their … Continue reading Davey Wayne’s – As Groovy As It Gets

brileeca882014June 25, 2014February 25, 20162 Comments

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Ceremony by Wolvesmouth

I have a curse of always wanting to get to the toughest reservations in town. It’s all about supply and demand. Sometimes I do not want something until I have been told that I can’t get it. This phenomena is multiplied many times over when the tough reservation is also (gasp!) a secret experience not generally known to the regular public! So when I first heard about … Continue reading Ceremony by Wolvesmouth

brileeca882014June 21, 2014July 2, 20141 Comment

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Mastro’s Ocean Club, the New Sexy Spot in Malibu

Malibu has really upped its game. You now don’t really need to leave the Bu with this addition to the new fast growing food circuit on the breathtaking PCH. The old Chart House where I enjoyed taking my dad years ago, has made a huge decadent revamp to become the sexiest, sauciest new cliff hanging spot, Mastro’s Ocean Club. Every table in this mature spot … Continue reading Mastro’s Ocean Club, the New Sexy Spot in Malibu

Melissa CurtinJune 15, 2014November 11, 20163 Comments

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Top 5 Inspirational Books for Summer

If you have ever been blown away by a book and wanted all of your friends to read it, then look no farther than our motivating LaLaScoop List. If a book alters your thinking, makes you a better person, inspires you to change or do good, than Just Read. Read your summer away. 1. The Code. The Power of “I Will” by Shaun Tomson We … Continue reading Top 5 Inspirational Books for Summer

Melissa CurtinJune 10, 2014June 22, 2014Leave a comment

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Kevin Morris Gives Us a Taste of White Man’s Problems

Successful and revered entertainment attorney Kevin Morris has published his first fictional book, a compilation of short stories entitled White Man’s Problems. His colleague and business partner Kevin Yorn, along with Gaby Morgerman (his wife) and Alex Kohner hosted a lovely backyard book party Tuesday evening, June 3rd for Kevin Morris, at Kevin Yorn’s home. Kevin Morris, a highly respected, entertainment industry staple, is also known for representing and brokering groundbreaking … Continue reading Kevin Morris Gives Us a Taste of White Man’s Problems

Melissa CurtinJune 10, 2014November 11, 20164 Comments

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Playa Provisions – Beach Dining is Raising its Game

To people who aren’t from LA it’s a common misperception that the people who live here spend all day at the beach. I mean, who wouldn’t? It’s sunny without a cloud in the sky for 300 days a year. Temperatures that don’t usually dip below 65 or above 85 degrees are enjoyed, theoretically, all year long. But the reality is that most people (especially non westsiders) … Continue reading Playa Provisions – Beach Dining is Raising its Game

brileeca882014June 6, 2014June 14, 20141 Comment

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Pamper your Dad with the Best in Grooming by Arcona

Father’s Day is almost here, and what better way to pamper you dad, then to give him what he most likely wouldn’t buy for himself – the perfect grooming and pampering gifts from our favorite all natural skincare line right here in Santa Monica, California – ARCONA. LaLaScoop Ladies have been obsessed with Arcona skincare products for years now since their products are cold pressed and … Continue reading Pamper your Dad with the Best in Grooming by Arcona

Melissa CurtinMay 31, 2014June 18, 2014Leave a comment

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Find Your Next Family Member at Adopt & Shop

This beautiful new, clean, massive retail store called Adopt & Shop located in Culver City recently opened as a place where one can not only find the latest pet accessory and pet food, but a place were animals are brought from local shelters. Angelenos can come to LA’s largest nonprofit humane pet adoption store to take home a new addition to their household. Adopt & Shop … Continue reading Find Your Next Family Member at Adopt & Shop

Melissa CurtinMay 26, 2014May 31, 2014Leave a comment

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West Hollywood’s Palihouse Rooftop Opens with Refreshing Cocktails

One of the best parts of living in LA is the endless rooftop bars with sensational sunset views. West Hollywood’s Palihouse has officially opened their quaint, swanky rooftop bar space. We were lucky enough to be invited a few weeks ago not only to witness the beautiful afternoon turn into twinkly stars, but to sample some of the most divine and refreshing drinks we have ever … Continue reading West Hollywood’s Palihouse Rooftop Opens with Refreshing Cocktails

Melissa CurtinMay 24, 2014June 6, 2014Leave a comment