This article was previously posted on Resident Magazine. We can’t think of a better place in America to be for July 4 but Malibu. Like the Hamptons of the west coast without the New York prep and glitz, plan to leave early for the BU before traffic ensues on the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). Stumble upon endless beachfront parties with fireworks shooting from the water … Continue reading Celebrate America in Malibu this July 4
Transitions are tough. Everything in our physiology naturally goes into resistance when facing a transition. The brain loves to create patterns. With patterns (even, unfortunately, negative, destructive patterns), you find comfort simply because the pattern is known to you. Patterns help us feel stable. But what about the patterns that start out as healthy and after time become unhealthy. For example, a drink after dinner … Continue reading How to Break a Bad Habit
Summer is here and baseball is in full swing. And Southern California is blessed with three Major League teams. Today, I want to give a little love to the Angels (and they sure need it!). If it’s been awhile since you’ve been to the Big A, it’s time to return. The team might not be as good as in years’ past but the food sure … Continue reading Baseball Food Just Got Better
At the Santa Monica Barker Hangar gallery space more than 55 artists and celebrities donated artwork and their own painted ice buckets to raise funds to find treatment and eventually a cure for ALS. On Wednesday, June 15 the silent auction raised over $100K for ALS.net and the research it funds directly at the ALS Therapy Development Institute, a Cambridge, MA-based non-profit biotech 100% focused on a … Continue reading Art for ALS Auction Raises over $100K
London based fashion label House of CB celebrated their Melrose opening June 15, their first US Flagship store in Los Angeles with a party hosted by Khloe Kardashian. We arrived surrounded my super gorgeous girls all very Kardashian looking, wearing cutout strappy dresses in blush and cream. Some pranced around in silky tops and body con dresses with V’s straight to their belly button. We wish … Continue reading House of CB Los Angeles opens on Melrose with glam fashion
Just off La Brea and Melrose lies a restaurant called Franco on Melrose that may have not been on your radar, but head through their unassuming front kitchen (New York City reminiscent) to their delightful airy back patio restaurant with twinkly lights and charming intimate bar. The La Brea Melrose hustle soon melts away. On a Thursday evening the seats filled up and we couldn’t … Continue reading Franco on Melrose, an Italian intimate affair
My friend leaned in over the noisy din at “China World Buffet”… “I love food! All kinds of food. All kinds of restaurants. I love eating out!” We hadn’t seen each other in a long time and agreed to meet at her favorite food buffet. As I sat with her, I found myself increasingly repulsed, not just by what she was eating, but how she … Continue reading Foodie or Food Addict?
LA’s BEST brought together an inspiring gathering of educators, innovators, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, to recognize honorees committed to providing children in Los Angeles brighter futures. LA’s BEST stands for Better Educated Students for Tomorrow, a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 25,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA’s BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a … Continue reading LA’s Best honors educational programs at Family Brunch
Executive Chef Fernando Darin dazzled us all night long with an endless slew of exceptional dishes at Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 5 year old Ray’s and Stark Bar named in honor of film producer Ray Stark (“West Side Story,” “Lolita,” “Funny Girl,” “Annie,” and “Steel Magnolias.”) It was hard to pick our favorite bites from his new art-centric menu, but the Italian in me loved the … Continue reading Chef Fernando’s art-centric menu at Ray’s pairs well with LACMA
Did you know that 90% of those who die from suicide had an underlying mental illness? 1 in 5 Americans are affected by mental illness in a year. May is Mental Health month, and last week we attended Philosophy’s Hope and Grace luncheon reminding all of us to be #stigmafree. This campaign partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national effort focused on shattering the … Continue reading Philosophy’s Hope and Grace luncheon reminds us to be #stigmafree
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