The crowd gasps suddenly- one of the Crazy Chickens, in his bright red plumage costume and beaked mask, launched Chocolate Caliente through the ropes, past the security guards, and into the front row seats. “Is he alright?” we all collectively think. For a moment, even Drew Carey and his fellow commentators are speechless. And then our attention is drawn back to the ring, where the other … Continue reading Unmasking the LuchaVaVOOM Experience
Feastown at Eastown is a bi-weekly pop-up market featuring rotating food vendors and musicians in the heart of Hollywood. The relaxed atmosphere and community vibe differentiates it from other larger food pop ups. The casual vibe of the market opened up a community atmosphere that can be difficult to find in a bustling neighborhood like Hollywood. Six unique vendors were on site to provide culinary delight, … Continue reading Feast Your Eyes and Stomach at Feastown at Eastown
As someone who loves to cook and host at my home, the Kitchen Table App intrigued me. If you saw my weekly shopping cart at Costco, you would imagine me returning home, cooking for enough young children to fill half a soccer team. In reality, I cook for myself and my husband (and occasionally sneak some of my culinary treats to my two German Shepherds). … Continue reading Brezels, Brats, and Bier at Kitchen Table App’s Oktoberfest
Our latest beauty product discoveries over the last year are products that help keep our skin glowing, even in our 40’s. What are your beauty secrets and weapons? Healthy skin and hair are always IN. Tatcha Facial Cleanser This classic rice enzyme powder makes me feel like a Japanese geisha as you add a little water to the powder in your hand to make a … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Favorite Beauty Product Discoveries
“Did anyone hear the smoke alarm?” Renowned chef Michael Voltaggio’s asking a cocktail-attired assemblage of food writers, bloggers, phone app picture-snappers, and hangers-on seated for dinner atop the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood because, he tells us, they “just about burned the place down.” The Top Chef winner briefly explains that there was a kitchen fire that got a little out of hand, and laments … Continue reading RoofTop Chef Michael Voltaggio Heats up the Roosevelt
At the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills on October 14, the American Cancer Society held a lavish gala to honor the Giants of Science while raising money for cancer research with a silent auction, dinner, and awards ceremony. Giants of Science honored current research grant recipients whose work has been selected by a national committee for commendation, and individuals who have turned their private cancer … Continue reading American Cancer Society honors Giants of Science
An early Saturday morning my vegan loving travel friend @vegantravelista and I made our way to PLANTLAB, a cooking space on About Kinney in Venice where we worked alongside 6 other partner teams to learn how to make 5 vegan desserts in 3 hours. Not only did we have fun orchestrating new recipes, but we learned about new healthy ingredients and tips that were never … Continue reading Fall vegan desserts we learned how to make at PLANTLAB in Venice
The 4th annual Imagine Ball Charity Concert Series was back again Thursday, October 12, 2017 to fight homelessness in LA. The intimate evening at the h.Wood Group’s Peppermint Club in West Hollywood showcased musical performances and comedy to benefit Imagine LA, a non profit breaking the cycle of family homelessness in Los Angeles with a unique mentoring model that’s proven effective to help those go … Continue reading The Imagine Ball 2017 fights homelessness
Don’t miss Winemaker Wednesdays at Tavern. James Beard award-winning chef/author Suzanne Goin and award-winning restaurateur Caroline Styne welcome their winemaker friends the first Wednesday of every month for Angelenos to enjoy an informal sampling of their current vintages. First up was Jeff Fischer from Habit Wines, Santa Ynez on October 4th. Besides his delicious wines like Habit Red and Habit Grüner Veltliner, we noshed on exceptional charcuterie medleys while meeting … Continue reading Wine Wednesdays in The Larder at Tavern Brentwood
Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated the launch of her new hair care collection, MARAJÓ, high in the hills at a lavish Beverly Hills estate overlooking twinkling Los Angeles. Guests sipped drinks poolside with a gold glitz and glam theme while being entertained by sensational “Victoria’s Secret-like” samba dancers. MARAJÓ, made with hydrating, restorative Pracaxi Oil extract found in Alessandra’s native country of Brazil is set to revolutionize the hair … Continue reading Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio launches MARAJÓ Hair Care
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