Petit Trois, the Best Brunch in LA

We hurried to a dumpy parking lot off Highland and Melrose around 11:30 to make sure we staked out a spot for the noon Saturday opening of Petit Trois since they don’t take reservations. Many other LA foodies obviously had the same idea. Right next to Chef Ludo’s many course ‘ticketed’ meal restaurant Trois Mec, the nondescript ghetto looking signage left over from the former … Continue reading Petit Trois, the Best Brunch in LA

The Palm Reinvents Itself in Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hills Palm Restaurant is in a shiny new spot and sexier than ever. Now just a few blocks east of Rodeo Drive, the 6,000 square foot space can seat 185 people, including an intimate outdoor patio. After almost forty years in West Hollywood, the new Palm fits perfectly in Beverly Hills. The older professional crowd packed the bar and the large open dining … Continue reading The Palm Reinvents Itself in Beverly Hills

Day of the Dead with Singer Lissie

Day of the Day known as Dia De Los Muertos is a huge celebration in LA, taking place on November 1 and 2. Since a large majority of LA is Mexican, this cultural Mexican holiday is a big part of the city of Los Angeles. Even the well known massive Hollywood Forever Cemetery is transformed with joyful celebrations under the stars amongst alters, art, music, … Continue reading Day of the Dead with Singer Lissie

Satisfying BBQ at Chop Daddy’s; Now on the Road

Sometimes a girl craves some meat, and even though Chop Daddy’s on Abbott Kinney in Venice is right next to the healthiest place ever – Kreation Kafe, you find yourself drawn to the aroma of brisket and craving a hearty sandwich. Chop Daddys, just blocks from the beach, makes all its rubs and sauces, and smokes all its meats in-house by their Pitmaster, Eric Solton. Eric … Continue reading Satisfying BBQ at Chop Daddy’s; Now on the Road

Get Free Coffee at Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café

Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café is here in LA and is offering 3 more days of complimentary coffee, wi-fi, giveaways, and an exciting line-up of live acoustic bands, DJs, and live performances. Please see the schedule below. Additionally, Café Bustelo® is once again partnering with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) for its El Café del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest, where eligible students nationwide can apply for a chance to win one of nine … Continue reading Get Free Coffee at Café Bustelo® Pop-Up Café

Longines LA Masters Grand Slam Show Jumpers

After Paris and Hong Kong, the equestrian dream came to life this weekend. What better place than Los Angeles to be the home of the first American Grand Slam. In true Hollywood Showbiz delight, the event did not disappoint. There were art exhibits and performances, VIP seating with haute cuisine, and celebrity riders giving back through charitable causes, with a true passion for the sport.  Where … Continue reading Longines LA Masters Grand Slam Show Jumpers

DATE NIGHT – Home Edition ~ Where do you find The NICE GUY in LA?

The NICE GUY can now be found at home – where all of us should be during these current coronavirus times. Thus, make dining-in special with their new Date Night combos. From the West Hollywood hotspot, The Nice Guy is still making popular pasta and pizza dishes along with the new Date Night – Home Edition found on Postmates or Curbside Pickup. Beginning at 11 … Continue reading DATE NIGHT – Home Edition ~ Where do you find The NICE GUY in LA?

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

Trois Mec – The Hottest Ticket In Town, Literally

Finally! Two months, four failed attempts, and a full on panic attack later I finally scored a table at Trois Mec, the hardest restaurant reservation in Los Angeles. Opened in early 2013 by celebrity chefs (and Food Network regulars) Ludo Lefebvre and the duo from Animal and Son of a Gun, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, this place has been booked solid since day one. … Continue reading Trois Mec – The Hottest Ticket In Town, Literally

Hotel Erwin Gets a Makeover Just in time for Summer

Hotel Erwin is one of my favorite westside spots because of the 360 degree breathtaking views right along the beach in Venice, just 200 feet from the surf and sand. It may be THE perfect sunset spot in LA as the numerous heat lamps keep you warm as the round glowing orb glides into the ocean. Recently this hip edgy spot that shows off the … Continue reading Hotel Erwin Gets a Makeover Just in time for Summer