Pig out, get sloshed and shop shop shop. December is when we indulge in all our vices to the nth degree. And I’ve got some to-dos that will help you do just that. By the way, I won’t be doing Carson Daly’s “AMP Mornings” show for the entire month of December. Apparently they’re going to…
Category Archives: Dining
ChocolateBox Cafe Hot Chocolate Bar's New Secret Menu
For the month of December, I decided to give up sweets. That’s right, that means no dessert, no sweet cocktails and no hot chocolate for 31 days. Since this month is notorious for all the holiday treats, it seemed like the perfect time. And I was feeling pretty good about my decision until I heard…
This Weekend: Bacon/Wine Tasting, Scavenger Hunt, Repeal Day Parties
Bummed that I’m going to be out of town this weekend because check out all the cool things going on around town. The asterisked events are the ones I?m gonna talk about on Carson Daly?s ?AMP Mornings? radio show today. Thursday, December 2 *Tiny Bandit Pop-Up Sample Sale at Malo This pop-up sample sale is…
This Weekend: The Day After Turkey
Happy Thanksgiving! Recover from turkey with sales, freebies and the FarmShop Bakery — all tomorrow! OK, yeah, I only got events for Friday. Good thing I didn’t have to do Carson Daly’s “AMP Mornings” today! Still. Lots of fun stuff. Friday, November 26 FarmShop Bakery Opens Finally FarmShop, brought to you by Bouchon’s former culinary…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Veggie and Beer Option in Downtown?
A request from a Facebook friend: Kevin K. Hey Caroline, A friend I’ve known since 5th grade, but haven’t seen since high school is coming to town next week, staying at the Bonaventure. I need a reco for a cool restaurant bar within walking distance of the BV with vegetarian/pescatarian options and a killer beer…
2nd Annual LA Derby Dolls Chili Cookoff Winners
I’ve been lucky enough to be invited to judge cocktails and cupcakes contests, which makes sense, right? But this past weekend’s competition took me into completely new territory: the 2nd Annual LA Derby Dolls Chili Cookoff at La Cita downtown. No, the contestants weren’t high-falutin’ chili connoisseurs or accredited chefs but rather friends and fans…
This Weekend: Great LA Walk, Beer Fest, Unlimited Chili
The weather is going to be more wintry than we’re used to but that shouldn’t stop you from having fun. Check out what’s going on around town. The asterisked events are the ones I’m gonna talk about on Carson Daly‘s “AMP Mornings” radio show today. Friday, November 19 *Ella Moss & Splendid Bi-Annual Warehouse Sale…
Absolut Sensory Experience: 9 Courses With Alinea's Grant Achatz
One friend asked if I could sneak him in my handbag and another begged me to pretty please wrap up an entree to go for her. These reactions told me that I was so very lucky to take part in the eight-hour Absolut Sensory Experience seminar and dinner last Friday. What was the big deal…
This Weekend: Sharks, All-You-Can-Drink Tequila, Nerd Party
If LA doesn’t blow away today — eesh it’s windy out there — here are a bunch of things you can do this weekend. I also cover some of these weekend’s goings-on on Carson Daly’s “AMP Mornings” AMP Radio show right here. Friday, November 12 Guelaguetza Tequila Tasting This monthly tasting series is made even…
Favorite Bites and Sips at LA Loves Alex's Lemonade
Sunday may have been the inaugural LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade food event for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation — a charity dedicated to fighting childhood cancer — but you wouldn’t have known it was the first time by sauntering around the beautifully laid-out event. Unlike most food fests which are usually crazy feeding frenzies and absurdly…
