The last time I consistently ate Indian food was my stint living in England in 2004. London had a strip of the best Indian cuisine outside of India and I found myself eating Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan bread once a week in my home of Leicester to get over the British cuisine. Somehow moving back to DC, then coming to LA caused a slip … Continue reading Out of India: Sāmbār, Culver City’s new Restaurant
It only took me 22 minutes to get to Ayara Thai Cuisine from West Hollywood, a location I normally wouldn’t head unless I was trekking to the airport. Just north of LAX, this hidden Thai gem is probably closer to my home than Jitlada, the Thai restaurant raved about in east LA that specializes in southern Thai food. In a cute street filled with quaint shops, I … Continue reading Ayara Thai Cuisine near LAX
Up in the Hollywood Hills this past week, guys in suits (an unlikely LA occurrence) were sipping drinks and schmoozing in the indoor outdoor space of a 10 million dollar very east coast style home up for sale, one of the listings of the dynamic Los Angeles real estate duo Josh and Matt Altman from Million Dollar Listing on Bravo TV. The show is heading … Continue reading Million Dollar Listing Premier with Josh and Matt Altman
Another successful Fashion for Breakfast was hosted last week at Cecconi’s, where those in PR, writing, media, fashion, tech, beauty, social media, and more mingled over delectable breakfast bites while listening to fashion maven Rebecca Minkoff and her tech guru brother Uri Minkoff, who shared with us how they are growing a brand in a unique and different way. While at the brunch, I didn’t … Continue reading Fashion and tech collide thanks to Rebecca and Uri Minkoff
A new look and new flavors have unveiled at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Come for drinks in the two unique colorful enchanting spaces called “Le Jardin” and “The Aviary,” or stay for the new rising culinary star Executive Chef Victor Boroda’s French and California blended cuisines at Esterel Restaurant, where he uses locally sourced and organic ingredients. But of course, this is California! Estérel is a coastal … Continue reading Sofitel Beverly Hills unleashes new spaces and flavors
Three nights and four days of sampling cuisine from LA’s local chefs and the food world’s biggest culinary stars, along with Master sommeliers pouring vino from a 100 wineries (most California vineyards) made the 5th Annual Los Angeles Food and Wine a Foodie Fest success! This city-wide jamboree celebrated food, wine, celebrity, music and our beloved Los Angeles. Thursday night I arrived for the final hour to … Continue reading Best Bites from the L.A. Food and Wine Festival
After making $50,000 a month selling T-shirts at a very young age at various spots in Los Angeles starting with the Venice Boardwalk, True Religion jeans co-founder Kym Gold recounts her hardships both personally and professionally, while sharing with us how to rock the world and build an empire. Her business acumen in her latest tell-all memoir The Gold Standard reveals her shocking business journey in the fashion world. Her frank … Continue reading The Gold Standard: The Woman Behind True Religion Jeans
POW! Tattoo artist Kat Von D goes even bolder with her new Fall 2015 Kat Von D Beauty Collection. Last week we attended a glamorous morning at Sephora in Beverly Hills where we were introduced to her innovative makeup line. As you can imagine, she focuses on the artistry and selfishly makes products with herself in mind while designing all the packaging. Push the limits with these … Continue reading Kat Von D’s Brazen Beauty Line for Fall
As soon as I walked into the Can Can Parleur Organic Hand and Foot Spa from the gritty bustling streets of the revitalized La Brea neighborhood that is now packed with some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, I was transported to a Parisian escape, without ever having to leave LA. The first thing that melts the traffic noise away is the decor and … Continue reading A Parisian Affair at the Can Can Parleur Organic Hand and Foot Spa
Wash away every single possible worry with the Cure Salon & Spa at one of LA’s most classy historical hotels, the Sunset Tower Hotel. Dating back to 1931 this art deco hotel is a beautiful spot to have lunch by the pool or dine and sip drinks at the glamorous Tower Bar and Restaurant. Recently, I enjoyed a private yoga event on the rooftop. I … Continue reading Wash away your worries at Sunset Tower Hotel’s Cure Salon and Spa
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