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Top-Tens, Top-Fives, TopFAVs of the LaLa Ladies will have you sampling only the best of the best of what you might crave, want or need to experience in this vast city of dreams and aspirations.

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Dine deeper with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills

The first thing I book when traveling solo to a new city is a walking food tour, which helps to gain a better understanding of the history and layout of an area. Now, you can experience Los Angeles in a different way with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills. Chief Experience Officer Brian Rodda combines his storytelling skills, Italian heritage food sensibilities, and professional tour … Continue reading Dine deeper with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills

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5 Satisfying Bites in the Palisades Village

The Palisades Village feels like a Utopian dream with clean sidewalks, shi-shi shopping, and gorgeous people milling about on restaurant patios. Lately, we have found ourselves disenchanted with food in Malibu as it’s been overpriced and underwhelming. Thus, we have made the 30-minute drive to Pacific Palisades for some date night dining excitement. Here’s the LaLaScoop on some of our favorite bites in this family-friendly … Continue reading 5 Satisfying Bites in the Palisades Village

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The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

Ruggable’s sister furniture brand Levity has launched its first-ever designer collection with Jonathan Adler. The Jonathan Adler x Levity Collection features 17 bold prints (10 new patterns with variation) in Adler’s signature designs, combining his fun maximalist design ethos with Levity’s functional dining chairs, lounge chairs, stools, and ottomans. Scandinavian Lounge Chair The beauty of Levity’s fabric designs is that they are interchangeable and machine-washable covers that allow customers to swap them … Continue reading The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

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LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

Celebrate the one you love with a special gift this Valentine’s Day.  Surprise with POMP Flowers The go-to floral provider for the Rose Bowl and the Tony Awards, POMP flowers has been cultivating high-quality flowers for over 30 years on their family-owned farms in Ecuador and Columbia, with expertise in over 600 flower varieties all hand-raised and sustainably grown. Surprise your loved one, say “I Love … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

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Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

This article was first featured in AAA World Magazine print in September 2020. ODE TO LA By Melissa Curtin Pelicans soar along the water line, and dolphins follow me down the beach. I admire a pack of surfers soaring and swiveling as the waves carry them home, or at least to Malibu Pier. Sixty years ago, fictional surfer girl, Gidget, rode these same waves in … Continue reading Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

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Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

Change the way you travel with FORA! Fora is disrupting the traditional travel agency so you can travel like an insider with killer perks and curated itineraries. Since everyone always reaches out to me for travel tips (from where to stay to where to dine), I decided to use my travel expertise and get certified as a FORA Travel Advisor in September 2022. As a … Continue reading Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

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Check out my FORA Travel Guide: The Best of Palm Springs, California

Since everyone always reaches out to me for travel tips (from where to stay to where to dine), I decided to use my travel expertise and get certified as a FORA Travel Advisor in September 2022. As a new travel advisor with FORA, I have sent clients to Nobu Los Cabos, Viceroy Riveria Maya, Grand Velas Cabo, Hotel Wailea in Maui, and more. FORA has … Continue reading Check out my FORA Travel Guide: The Best of Palm Springs, California

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The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) showcases a new Pinocchio exhibition

The IAMLA’s original exhibition, A Real Boy: The Many Lives of Pinocchio, explores the cultural origins, adaptations, and enduring appeal of one of the most popular characters in children’s literature. Written in 1883 by Italian author Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio is on view from November 5, 2022 – October 16, 2023, and is as relevant today as back in 1883. The story has … Continue reading The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) showcases a new Pinocchio exhibition

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Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Get the LaLaScoop

While the best gift you can give is your time and love, we also know you can boost someone’s spirits with a fun present tailored to their personality. We are here to help you discover some new ideas for gift-giving this season. Check out these fabulous products and experiences for just about everyone on your list. Lane Eight’s sneakers in festive colors For the fashionista, … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Get the LaLaScoop

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