“LA is a beautiful hustle” is a quote that strums through my head quite often in this city where everyone is multi-talented or becomes multi-talented through the connection and vibrancy of living in a city. Perhaps, the ‘hustle’ is to survive, but the ‘hustle’ often comes from a place of inner strength, curiosity, and creativeness to follows ones’ dreams or latent passions. Living in LA … Continue reading An LA Love Story – Part 4
For the last 36 years, the massive philanthropic and gastronomic event in LA has raised funds to benefit the education and healthcare initiatives of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control, and STD testing and treatment. Last year, PPLA provided over 270,000 patient visits throughout Los Angeles County. Next week Food Fare 2015 will feature over 100 LA restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, vendors, … Continue reading 36th Annual Food Fare to Support Planned Parenthood LA
I often call LA ‘MexiCali’ and there is good reason for this nickname. There are literally thousands of great Mexican food restaurants from authentic style, to modern flair with seasonal ingredients, to taquerias (Spanish word for taco shop). Even the divey roadside stands selling burritos are scrumptious. Basically you can’t go wrong with Mexican food anywhere in LA. Did you know that according to the … Continue reading Favorite Mexican Restaurants in LA
ClassPass has arrived in LA with a fitness fury! For $99, ClassPass gives you access to 10 fitness classes a month at an endless amount of fitness studios all over LA. After New York and Boston’s success, LA LA Land has been added to the list thanks to the adorable Founder Payal Kadakia. ClassPass is constantly adding fitness studios too. It’s such a great deal … Continue reading ClassPass Heats Up our LA Fitness Routine
Join the ROCKIN MODELS (one of our fav killer workouts) for a fabulous night of fashion and charity at the members only club in Santa Monica, 41 Ocean! There will be some VERY SPECIAL guests in the Fashion show… you won’t want to miss! Rumor has it that kids from all over the world will be showing off their fashion flair. All of the proceeds benefit Both Ends … Continue reading Rockin Models Hosts Both Ends Burning Charity Event at 41 Ocean
The launch of Australian Truffle Season, beginning at the end of May, makes its way to sunny Los Angeles. Angelinos can now celebrate “Black Truffle Friday”—curated by Frank Brunacci of The Truffle & Wine Co. at one of the best restaurants in Santa Monica – Mélisse. This exclusive one-night-only chef collaborative dinner takes place on Friday, June 13. Chef Josiah Citrin will collaborate with Australian Chef Peter … Continue reading Celebrate “Black Truffle Friday”—The Launch of Australian Truffle Season at Melisse with an Exclusive Chef Collaborative Dinner
I’m not sure how I discovered Tom Freund. Maybe it was Spotify or maybe it was a CD mix an old boyfriend made me, but once I heard him, I wanted more. He was singing about my home for the last six years – California, about the copper moon, the Santa Monica pier, Venice, and surfer boys. I searched for his tunes online and became … Continue reading Tom Freund – Truly Mellow, Truly California
Ladies swarmed inside the beautiful flagship Dermalogica store on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica this Holiday Season for a fun night of socializing, skin care and more. We left looking and feeling refreshed and lovely after partaking in beauty offerings by special guests Sechoir, Frilly Lilly and Chelsea Jade Allen. And with a small purchase of Dermalogica products after benefiting from a Skin Mapping analysis by one of their expert therapist, our arms were … Continue reading Dermalogica Rings in the Holidays with a Girls’ Night Out
BRANDED ARTS SANTA MONICA will host a tantalizing evening this Saturday as an enormous group of artists join forces to create a massive Art Exhibition & Music Event benefiting The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. Art from world renowned artists such as Banksy and Shepard Fairey, as well as the artistic community of LA, are already drawing a crowd of over 500 guests. Highlights of … Continue reading Branded Arts Exhibition to Benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica
If you are looking for the ultimate foodie experience, head to La Botte in Santa Monica. Chef2 (Chef Squared) was the ultimate tasting extravaganza as I sampled foods medleys I have never tried with my writer friend from LA Confidential magazine. Legendary Michelin starred chefs Stefano De Lorenzo and Morihiro Onodera artfully fused Italian and Japanese cuisine to delight our senses. Watch the “Chef2” Dual … Continue reading Chefs Stefano DeLorenzo and Morihiro Onodera Share their Love of Food with Chef Squared at La Botte
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