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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TopFav Fitness Finds at IDEA World Fitness Convention

The IDEA World Fitness Convention is huge! I mean ginormous! The 2015 LA conference kicked off on Wednesday, July 17th with pre-con certification programs from morning through the night, and then took off in full force the next day with lectures, workshops, workouts that took up the whole LA Convention Center and Westin Hotel conference halls, and packed the LA Convention Showroom floor, holding over 600 … Continue reading TopFav Fitness Finds at IDEA World Fitness Convention

Rochelle RobinsonJuly 22, 2015April 6, 2018Leave a comment

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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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Grey Goose Loaded High Fives at the ESPYs

GREY GOOSE debuted a new summer cocktail, High Five, as the signature drink of the 2015 ESPY Awards last week. The incredibly refreshing drink was such a huge hit among the heavy hitters at the ESPYs that it is now officially one of their highlighted cocktails for the summer. From notable guests such as Robbie Rogers (LA Galaxy), Sydney Leroux (Western New York Flash) and … Continue reading Grey Goose Loaded High Fives at the ESPYs

Rochelle RobinsonJuly 21, 2015July 22, 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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4th Annual BeautyCon LA 2015

BeautyCon LA in partnership with Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and Cosmo For Latina was held in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, July 11. The Reef was swamped with over 10,000 young content creators and fans learning about the latest beauty and fashion trends. Youtube bloggers and starlet sensations flocked to hear speakers, participate in interactive presentations, and attend panels on topics like “Unleashing Your Inner Creativity,” and “The Evolution … Continue reading 4th Annual BeautyCon LA 2015

Melissa CurtinJuly 20, 2015July 22, 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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Lolë … A Whole World of Beauty from the Inside Out

The brilliant yellow of Lolë active wear caught my eye immediately as I approached the booth at IDEA World Fitness Convention Expo today, namely because it’s the same color as my fitness biz, Andiamo Body. I got excited and then super excited when I touched the fabrics. Wow! Each item is light, soft, elegant and beautifully made! The lines of each piece are also very clean. I … Continue reading Lolë … A Whole World of Beauty from the Inside Out

Rochelle RobinsonJuly 18, 2015July 22, 2015Leave a comment