I’m still floating. This past Saturday’s 28th American Wine & Food Festival at Universal Studios Back Lot was an orgasmic food-wine-booze fantasy from which I never wanted to wake up. Every year I look forward to going because as I had said before, it is the mutha of all food festivals and if I had…
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All About Andy: The Warholian Exhibit at Royal/T Cafe
Last night was the press preview party for The Warholian, the new all-things-Andy-Warhol art exhibit at Royal/T Café in Culver City. Sponsored by Barbie — yes, the doll — and featuring tastes of limited edition “Tribute to Warhol” Dom Perignon champagne (normally $50 a glass!), how could I say no? Add to that the exhibit,…
This Weekend: Zombies or Glamour, Beer Me, Fancy Night Football
I’m so behind! Sorry, crackheads. This Blogger Prom is taking up all my time. But if you’re not going to the fantastic Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest, here are some other things to do. Saturday, September 18 Barnsdall Screening: LA Confidential Co-Blogger Prom Committee member HC and I will be getting in the mood…
The Mutha of LA Food Fests: 28th Annual American Wine & Food Festival
Now usually I shy away from posting events with high-priced tickets on my blog because first and foremost, I’m a cheapskate. But next week’s Wolfgang Puck’s 28th Annual American Wine & Food Festival is really THE food festival you (and I) should have been saving up your (my) money for. It’s the mutha of LA…
Xino Dim Sum Blogger Cocktail Party
Last Friday, local bloggers, myself included, were invited to check out the cocktails and hand-made dim sum at Xino (Sign-Oh), executive chef Chris Yeo’s Chinese restaurant that debuted last month with the newly renovated Santa Monica Mall and Dining Deck. We started off in the bar/lounge area and then were moved onto the outdoor patio…
Photo Gallery: KCRW's 2nd Annual Good Food Pie Contest
Last weekend I had the chance to attend the KCRW Pie Contest, hosted by Good Food‘s Evan Kleiman, at the Taste of Beverly Hills venue for the very first time. I thought for sure the lure of free pie tastings would cause a massive C-F. That’s over 150 homemade pies — savory, fruit, nut, etc….
This Weekend: Fashion's Night Out LA, Unlimited Beer Tasting, Underground Dining Society
Shout-out to my sister, Jennifer, whose birthday is tomorrow. Too bad she doesn’t live in LA else I’d take her to all of the following. Yeah, Jennifer, you missed out, heh. But have a happy birthday! Friday, September 10 Fashion’s Night Out via Racked LA OK, I’m not going to even try to compete with…
Rockin' Lobster: Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest and Music Weekend
***CONTEST CLOSED*** I don’t think there’s a lobster fest that’s cooler than our Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival in San Pedro. I mean, in addition to fresh steamed Maine lobsters, this event boasts 18 live bands. Yes, it’s also a music festival. Weird and neat! What a great way to end the summer. From…
This Weekend: $1 County Fair, Barnsdall Boozy Movie, Hot Rod BBQ
If you’re a happy-go-lucky gadabout, chances are your Labor Day weekend calendar is already booked up with hot events like Taste of Beverly Hills, the LA Times’ Celebration of Food and Wine and F Yeah Fest. But if you want even more stuff to do because you’re easily bored, here you go. Saturday, September 4…
Food Fight: Taste of Beverly Hills vs. LA Times' Celebration of Food and Wine Discount Tickets
Just got the heads-up about this from Goldstar: discounts off a couple of the hottest food festival tickets! Only problem? They’re both for the same day, Sunday, September 5! Oh, the humanity! So to help you decide, here’s a quick breakdown of each event’s discount offer. Food & Wine’s Taste of Beverly Hills’ Art of…
