I know we’re blessed with unseasonly warm weather today but I had to post this news for those who still want to go on a tropical vacay: a 3-night Hawaiian vacation for $329, AND that includes round-trip airfare and a free iPod shuffle if you book by January 31st. LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO–JANUARY 5, 2006– Pleasant…
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Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Brokenhearted on a Bar Stool
What: “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning” by Frank Sinatra Who: Lonely broken-hearted folks. Think Frank getting over Ava. When: Right before last call or driving around a sleeping city (sober!) at 3 a.m. Where: Best if you’re sitting on a bar stool at your local dive bar (I like the Lost &…
Shop the Farmer's Market Like a Big Time Chef
He looks like a nice guy. I just randomly came across this but thought “Neat-o!” and had to share it. Apparently you can go produce shopping with executive chef Mark Gold of downtown’s Cafe Pinot at the Santa Monica Farmers Market every Wednesday while he selects ingredients for the restaurant. Just watch and learn which…
Predict Your Future in a Minute: MASH!
With another year ending and a new one around the corner, I’m filled with trepidation about my future. Fortunately, there’s MASH to show me how everything is going to turn out for me. Remember, Mansion Apartment Shack House? Where you come up with three options of whom you’re going to marry, what kind of car…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Watching the Ball Drop on New Year's Eve
What: “The Sunshine Underground” by The Chemical Brothers Who: Stay-at-home NYE revellers. When: At 11:56 pm, a little before the countdown begins. Where: Wherever there’s a broadcast of that big Waterford crystal ball dropping in Times Square. Why: Hit “Play” at about 11:56:07 pm and you have a great soundtrack to the ball dropping. Trippy….
Liquor Is Quicker: Beverages & More for Last-Minute Gifts
Not BevMo, Dad’s liquor cabinet. I wouldn’t be a procrastinator if I didn’t save my Christmas shopping for Christmas Eve now would I? At this point, I don’t have time to scramble around the mall looking for the gift that says “I knew you’d love this” rather than “This is all I could find.” That’s…
Beating Holiday Traffic Heading North
Like many other Angelenos, I have to make the dreaded trek up north via car for Christmas. Living in L.A. all these years and having to do this every year, I’ve experimented with different routes–all to avoid the hassle of holiday traffic or at least minimize it. Interstate 5: This is the straight shot to…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Sitting on Your Santa's Lap
What: “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue Who: Those who consider video iPods to be just another stocking stuffer and want to coax a lot more from their “Santas.” When: Now. There are still 5 shopping days until Christmas! But of course that special-ordered Mercedes SLR McLaren will have to wait til next year. Where: In…
Yummy Cupcakes: It's a Party in Your Mouth
Perusing through Daily Candy this fine morning, I saw a write-up of a new-to-me cupcake store in Burbank that’s sure to rival my beloved Sprinkles! It’s uncreatively called Yummy Cupcakes (of COURSE they’re yummy!) and is touted as “Delicious New York-Style Cupcakes,” whatever THAT means. And apparently they have a fancy cupcake bar where you…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Standing in a Long-Ass Line
What: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Henry Mancini Who: People who don’t mind waiting so much. They’re out there. Somewhere. When: Standing in a ridiculously long line. Where: At the DMV or, seasonally speaking, in the long line for the register when you’re out shopping for gifts. Why: It makes the waiting almost comical. It doesn’t…
