Getting ready for the Oscars is a full scale production in and of itself; from industry parties up in the hills, to the final fittings of custom designed gowns, to panel discussions that reveal the backstory of the collaborations, creative processes and people involved in the hit movies of late. The later is what I partook in today, on this rainy afternoon. The Art Directors … Continue reading Behind the Oscar Worthy Movie Set
“A Steady Rain” has you on the edge of your seat as two Chicago cops played by Thomas Vincent Kelly and Sal Viscuso divulge a harrowing account of unfolding events, one more shocking than the next. The acting combination of these two older men is intense and truly a steady rain of calamity. Do cops always follow the laws? Are all cops good people or … Continue reading “A Steady Rain” Pours Cop Drama at the Odyssey Theatre
Ate a cronut today. Milk and honey flavor. Surprisingly delicate and nuanced. Very sweet with subtle hints of lavender, buttery creme filling, with soft inner layers mixed with stronger textured pastry layers. Delicious. That basically sums up the 90 second relationship I had with the famed Cronut from the time I opened the box to the time I finished the last bite. But the Cronut … Continue reading Anticipation is the Best Seasoning
Who doesn’t want to discover delicious tasting wines for $20 or less? Thanks to the Porter for showing us the Plot. Porter & Plot creates wines of exceptional quality from lesser known varietals and unique appellations with a distinctive story. With a focus on the details, winemakers create limited-production artisan wines to bring drinkers first time access to micro-production bottles with the same ease of availability you … Continue reading Porter and Plot Wine Launch
Camerich Los Angeles, the swanky West Hollywood U.S. flagship showroom for the international contemporary furnishings company was abuzz with flowing cocktails, dumplings, and Chinese New Year acrobatic, playful dancing dragons. The Tuesday evening show featured two Chinese lions chasing one another through the store and on to the back patio where a ceremonial dance seeking blessings and good fortune for the coming year was performed … Continue reading Camerich LA’s Chinese New Year Celebration Kicks-Off “Month of Giving” to Benefit Project Angel Food
The one year anniversary of Hollywood’s Aventine Trattoria was celebrated this past Wednesday, February 19. Sponsored by Caymus Wines and Azunia Tequila, Shahs of Sunset star GG Gharachedaghi, recording artists Macy Gray and Too Short attended this hotspot at 1607 N. Cahuenga Blvd. “Aventine brings the charm of old world Rome married with a modern San Francisco-inspired design aesthetic.” – LA Canvas “Grilled lamb chops with kumquat confit are … Continue reading Celebs Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Aventine Trattoria in Hollywood
We all love Los Angeles, that’s why we live here, but sometimes you just need to escape lala-land for something different. I found myself with a few days off in this first part of 2014, and wanted to escape the traffic and post-holiday depression of real life. I wanted to go somewhere where there was still a hint of winter, somewhere quiet and quaint yet … Continue reading Escape from Los Angeles
The heat was on as football’s biggest weekend was celebrated in cold NYC for Maxim Magazine’s annual “Big Game Weekend” event. Maxim magazine is the largest young men’s lifestyle magazine in America reaching nearly 9 million readers each month. As you can imagine, all sorts of interesting people showed up at ESPACE, the 10,000 square feet venue, located on the west side of midtown right at … Continue reading Maxim Magazine’s “Big Game Weekend” Sponsored by Talent Resources Sports
The latest jewelry collection from Eddie Borgo, known for his use of cones and spikes in his designs, features stackable bracelets in sterling silver as well as yellow and rose gold. Made to be mixed and matched, this collection of gorgeous baubles comes together with maximum impact to create a look that’s an eye-catching combination of glamorous and edgy. And, you can see it now … Continue reading Jewelry Designer Eddie Borgo Launches “Street To Chic” At Neiman Marcus
On January 31st, 2014 Los Angeles Clippers player, Matt Barnes and wife Gloria Govan teamed up with the high-end fashion company, Versace, for a champagne reception to bring awareness to his Athletes vs. Cancer Foundation. Matt Barnes founded his program in honor of his beloved mother Ann Barnes, who was diagnosed with lung cancer on November 1st, 2007. Unfortunately, she passed away just 26 days after she … Continue reading Champagne Reception at Versace for Matt Barnes’ Athletes Vs. Cancer
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