As we careened up the harrowing Malibu roads with the PCH getting smaller in the distance and the Pacific Ocean reminding us how minuscule we are in this world, we climbed into a shuttle van to whisk up even higher to the enchanting home of designer Michael Lee and Gatsby Geerts. Although at times one can feel tiny in sprawling Los Angeles, the intimate crowd was … Continue reading Andrew von Oeyen in Concert for Project Angel Food
For those who know and appreciate history, Michael’s is sacred ground. The groundbreaking restaurant on Santa Monica’s Third Street north of Wilshire redefined the dining scene in L.A. when it opened in 1979. Today, Michael McCarty’s maverick spirit still invigorates the joint, keeping it as fresh as the cuisine he helped invent. With spring upon us, it is al fresco season once again, and one … Continue reading Patio Season Kicks off at Michael’s
Last month, the town of Cambria, located in the 805, played host to the inaugural Paso BlendFest on the Coast, a wine-tasting event to showcase the distinctive blends of the most celebrated wine region in this part of the state. More than two dozen renowned wineries offered guests the opportunity to sample two or three, sometimes four, unique blends. “As evidenced by Paso’s recent honor as Wine … Continue reading Escape LA: Wines Among the Pines in Cambria
Death threats. Protests. Litigation. It’s par for the course for Hot’s Kitchen Executive Chef and co-owner Sean “Hot Sauce” Chaney. Recall, if you will, the 2012 decision by California legislators to ban the selling of foie gras. It was Chaney who defied the unconstitutional reach by offering free foie gras on the side at his Hermosa Beach establishment, and, more importantly, by using the courts … Continue reading Hot’s Kitchen Keeps Getting Hotter
St. Paddy’s Day is here again. For anyone who needs a holiday as an excuse to drink, this is the day you’ve had marked on your calendar. For the rest of us, it’s Tuesday. But whether you’re a green amateur or a shriveled-liver pro, this is a day that demands homage to the Irish regardless of one’s heritage. After all, this is a celebration of … Continue reading Tom Bergin’s is All the Irish You Need to Know
Swanky lounge. Innovative cocktails. First-rate chef. We’re talking about The Nice Guy. Continue reading The Nice Guy is a (Mafia-style) Hit
Thanks to the color expertise of Evelyn Bilauca Arrieta with Jonathan and George Salon in Beverly Hills, I couldn’t wait to see her again for another color revamp. I needed to spring into a new look. My grey was coming out and now my dark roots were not looking so lovely against my brassy blond. I thought I was going to try a more ‘sombre’ look, but … Continue reading LA’s Best Spring Hair Color Hues
Whiskey or whisky (as it is spelled by the Great Scots) has never been my drink of choice, but world renowned Scottish master blender Colin Scott, opened up a whole new world to me with his historical tales of Chivas Regal and the art of blending. The newest member of the Chivas Regal whisky family was celebrated at Sadie restaurant in Hollywood. This luxurious blend … Continue reading Chivas Regal Extra Comes to the US with Master Whisky Blender Colin Scott
Stir Market closed shop early yesterday evening to play host to a charitable cause with a similar aim, feeding people… Continue reading Hungry for Change at Stir Market
My hair has suffered. It’s dry and damaged. Possibly the worst it has ever been in my life. Maybe it’s old age, months swimming in the sea and laying in the sun, or perhaps two rounds of highlights too close together. I wanted to chop all my hair off and go bald, and start over. Not wanting that to be the solution just yet, I … Continue reading Mika Fowler’s Precision Dry Cut Method at Kim Vo Salon
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