Santa Monica Food Truck Tuesdays Will Satisfy Any Craving

Are you in the mood for a fun, casual weeknight out with friends? Well, then head to Santa Monica Food Truck Tuesdays! Every Tuesday from 5:00pm-9:30pm, half a dozen gourmet food trucks gather in an open lot adjacent to the Victorian and serve up an array of delicious and affordable dishes. Different trucks are also showcased each week, thus providing customers with an opportunity to … Continue reading Santa Monica Food Truck Tuesdays Will Satisfy Any Craving

Photography Tips from a National Geographic Pro

Gerd Ludwig‘s coverage of the Los Angeles food truck scene that he shot in October and November will be featured in National Geographic this summer. I jumped at the chance of attending a 3+ hour workshop with the award winning photographer at LA’s Annenberg Space for Photography. After traveling around the world on Semester at Sea at the age of 20, I have secretly dreamed … Continue reading Photography Tips from a National Geographic Pro

Dine with a View: Yamashiro Hollywood Farmer’s Market

Yamashiro Hollywood celebrates 100 years this year. The name Yamashiro translates as “Mountain Palace” in Japanese. In 1911, the Bernheimer brothers began construction of the hilltop mansion to house their priceless collection of Asian treasures. Hundreds of craftsmen were brought from the Orient to recreate the replica of a palace located in the “Yamashiro” province mountains near Kyoto, Japan. Yamashiro sits 250 feet above Hollywood Boulevard and was completed in 1914. … Continue reading Dine with a View: Yamashiro Hollywood Farmer’s Market