The Westside just got a major upgrade in the sports bar department. The Nickel Mine, a casual concept from the team behind Cocina Condesa and The Woodsman, fills a much-needed void in a neighborhood that is known as Little Osaka or the Sawtelle District or plain old West Los Angeles. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, in the former Il Grano space, in an area heavily … Continue reading The Nickel Mine is a Touchdown for West L.A.
Lately, we have been juicing daily and really thinking about what we put in and on our body. If you haven’t read the latest Darling Magazine Issue 17 in their Beautician section, Sunnie Brook shares in her article “Beauty Bizaar” some of the potent natural ingredients you want to make sure are in your beauty products for long term health benefits, like soybean (soy), willowherb, … Continue reading Beauty Product Guide for Fall
Last Saturday, October 1, influencers, media and guests enjoyed an inspiring morning yoga session with CorePower Yoga at the ‘Fit & Olive’ event, followed by a complimentary healthy and light Mediterranean brunch buffet hosted at Fig & Olive Melrose Place in West Hollywood, CA. Guests participated in the free CorePower yoga class that included a fusion of their yoga style, sculpting techniques and cardio burn. After the class, … Continue reading Fig and Olive hosts healthy practices
This article was previously posted on WeSaidGoTravel. Portland impressed me as soon as we landed because due to so many green trees the air felt so pure and fresh, whether that is the Pacific northwest or my 9 years oxygen-less in the Los Angeles desert, I couldn’t stop wanting to breath the air deep into my lungs. I quickly learned the best way to see … Continue reading 48 Hours in Portland
GLOWING and refreshed! That is how I left the Aqua Star BABOR Beauty Spa in Beverly Hills. This full service spa will transform and relax you. Their steam room was the perfect place to unwind, recharge, and begin this facial. Before my treatment I relaxed in the midcentury modern lounge in my plush robe, and of course sampled cookies made by the chef while downing strawberry cucumber … Continue reading Beverly Hilton’s Aqua Star Babor Beauty Spa
Posted first on WeSaidGoTravel. The beauty of a city is learning about its culture through food. My introduction to Seattle after 22 years included a necessary stop at a Chinese tea house at the edge of the famous Fish Market. After a bout with food poisoning, serious lack of sleep, and dragging our suitcases for at least a mile from from the Link light rail, … Continue reading Eating and Drinking our Way Through Seattle
Fresh Beauty at the Grove LA held an early morning private breakfast with nutrition expert and cookbook author McKel Hill where guests learned how to make their skin glow, inside and out. Your skin tells a story and we learned healthy cooking tips for home to nourish the body, while drooling over the skincare and beauty products in the store. Fresh is known for its makeup … Continue reading Fresh partners with nutritionist McKel Hill to help you glow inside and out
Michelle Lovitt is the author of Exercise For Your Muscle Type: the Smart Way to Get Fit and creator of ULTIMATE FLAT BELLY DVD series. She currently runs, Lovitfitness, a Beverly Hills based training company that is known for getting clients in remarkable shape. She has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars such as Amber Valetta, Courtney Cox, Julianne Moore, Lauren Graham, and David … Continue reading Getting Fit with Michelle Lovitt
Years ago working on a show in NYC. I was assistant director/production manager for a production of Romeo & Juliet, on Off-Off Broadway. I had a big time crush on one of the actors. We clicked both on and off the set. The chemistry was absolutely delightful. We were both young. He was a gorgeous and charming flirt. I was shocked when we sat down … Continue reading I’m in Love with the Wrong Person
Fig & Olive has maintained its position in West Hollywood on Melrose Place for many years now. The wherewithal in LA is often hard to come by in the restaurant biz. This sexy upscale restaurant, bar, and private dining area screams date night although their pillow-thrown cozy tables are intimate for small groups too. The ambiance is romantic and airy with olive trees and rosemary bushes set … Continue reading Fig & Olive supports Breast Cancer Awareness in October
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