What a weird weekend. Friday, May 1 Michael Jackson’s HiStyle at the Grammy Museum On the heels of MJ’s “auction” is this exhibit where you can visit the pop icon’s heavily bejeweled costumes that he wore throughout his career. And that includes his trademark crystal-studded glove. For the price of admission, you can also peruse…
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Celebrate Earth Day: Green Cocktails, Organic Wine and Charitable Cupcakes
Happy Earth Day 2009, earthlings! Chances are that you have many community-service activities planned today. But what about afterward when you’re feeling all warm and fuzzy from your good deeds? Wanna keep that mellow going? Check out the following for eco-friendly yummies. At the Edison downtown, for every Tru2 Gin drink purchased, a tree will…
This Just in: Restaurant Press Releases in the CoC Mailbox
For some reason I just got a ton of press releases in my email box so I thought I should take care of it all (well most of it) in one shot. AMMO’s Three Courses Plus 3-Scoop Sundae for $30 This Hollywood restaurant is offering three courses of farm-to-table cuisine for $30 Mondays through Thursday…
Westside Tavern: Where Everyone Will Know My Name
Yes, West L.A.’s Westside Tavern is FINALLY open. Last year Chef Warren Schwartz’s California comfort food restaurant was supposed to open in June, then October, and then in time for the holidays. Oy! But after several menu changes and staff hirings, it’s finally here and much to the excitement of the crowd of diners and…
Vegas Trip, Part I: Augustus Tower and Rao's in Caesars Palace
I swore off Vegas ever since that extremely annoying bachelorette party I was forced to take part in three years ago. “Vegas is for smokers, gamblers, people who can’t hold their liquor, loose men/women and senior citizens anyway,” I said. What sort of fun could I possibly have in Sin City when I don’t fall…
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery: Homemade Done Right
What is going on with Santa Monica lately? It’s the recession and it seems like there are new restaurants popping up everywhere in the seaside republic — Riva, The Fig, Santa Monica Seafood. And add to that Huckleberry Cafe and Bakery, brought to you by Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan, the folks behind Rustic Canyon…
Sweets for the Sweet: L.A. Valentine Dessert Roundup
Looking to get your sweetie something better than the usual boring box o’ chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Surprise your Valentine and secure some V-day night sugar of your own (wink, wink) when you present them with the following goodies which range in price from the very affordable $2 chocolate strawberry to a $90 sweets extravaganza….
Primitivo Wine Bistro: Sangria Sundays
The restaurants on Abbot Kinney in Venice aren’t my usual hang since they’re too pricey for my taste, especially for just casual dining. But after watching the sunset on Venice beach with my roomies, we decided to grab some dinner nearby. Passing by Joe’s Restaurant and Lilly’s, the displayed prices turned us off. Nah! But…
Riva: Santa Monica's Spot for Late Night Grub and Cocktails
My friend Shelley and I wanted a chill late night spot to hang out and catch up on what happened during our Christmas vacations. Riva in Santa Monica, a new Italian restaurant brought to you by the folks behind Fraiche, seemed like the perfect spot. I knew it had late hours, that there was a…
Holiday Cupcakes Roundup
As much as I love holiday cocktails and Starbucks’ peppermint mochas, what I love most of all about this time of year are the holiday cupcakes with those not-usual-for-cupcakes flavors like gingerbread and peppermint. Plus cupcakes are the easiest way to get a holiday party crowd all riled up. Leyna’s Kitchen has the perfect goodies…
