Flickr shot by Teo By Kaelin Burns I can’t get enough of pumpkin, which is why fall is one of my favorite seasons. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s right around November that restaurants really start to incorporate this fall favorite into dishes and I love seeing what they come up with. Pumpkin is such…
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This Weekend: A Human Race, Chocolate Party, Rare Cognac Tasting
Looks like it’s going to be a busy weekend. I’ll be doing that Blogger Beach Cleanup, working on my Halloween costume and…I don’t which of the many following events. So many fun things! Friday, October 23 LF Warehouse Sale Nowadays folks need a really good reason to shop and this one is it. At the…
Compartes Chocolatier: Guinness Stout Beer Truffles and Speidi
I was sitting at my desk minding my own business when Compartes Chocolatier Twittered about its new Guinness Stout beer truffle and sake truffle. “I’m on my way,” I tweeted back. I jumped on my Vespa and headed to Brentwood right quick. When I got there, the store was empty save for a young man…
Fuego at the Maya: Spiked Horchata and Mexican Ice Box Cake
El Presidente Cadillac Margarita “You came all the way down here for my birthday?” my friend Sarah asked me after the cocktails just arrived at our table at Fuego in Long Beach’s Hotel Maya, formerly Coast Long Beach). “Of courrrse!” I replied. We’ve been through a lot together, dressing up like French maids in Buttonwillow’s…
Hello, Dolly: Candy Land Lolita Party at Royal/T
When I was growing up, dolls used to creep me out. Blame all those horror movies I used to watch about them coming to life and biting people with their razor teeth. Except Chucky, though, that movie franchise was just dumb. But when I first saw those cool dolls at Royal/T Cafe in Culver City,…
Gjelina Restaurant in Venice: I Just Met a Girl Named Gjelinaaaaa!
OMG, I must have another bite of the above pizza. The mushroom, goat cheese, truffle oil pizza from Venice’s year-old Gjelina restaurant. Soo delicious! So savory. Droool! Sarah (The Delicious Life, Tastespotting) and I had split it at the locals/foodie favorite on Abbot Kinney after our oh-so luxurious Ritz-Carlton massages (courtesy of the gift certificates…
Yummy Cupcakes: Happy Hour Cocktail Cupcakes & Concession Stand Flavors
I may not have been crazy about Yummy Cupcakes in the past but I definitely have to give them credit for their creativity and daring with regards to flavors. Pancakes n’ Bacon? Tomato Soup Cake? Chocolate Merlot? Yup, remember when they had wine flavored cupcakes? Well, cocktail enthusiasts might be happy to know that they…
This Weekend: Free Cupcakes, Walking in LA, Sake & Scotch Tastings
Aaah! The weekend before blogger prom. While I’ll be shopping for the finishing touches on my prom dress, you’ll probably be having fun doing the following. Thursday, July 16 Japanology I: How to Order Sake and Impress People Learn how to order sake and enjoy sake flights at everyone’s favorite Japanese maid tea house, Royal/T….
Wednesday's Food Events: Dine Out for a Cure, Culinary College, Best $3 Milkshakes
Man, is this a busy week. Another post about a bunch of events happening in one day. But this is a very important day where you can dine out for a cure for cancer, an informative day where you can take a culinary class taught by renowned chefs and an indulgent day with specially priced…
Hudson House: $10-and-Under Gastropub Dining in the South Bay
Sagatiba Sweet-Hot and what happens when I don’t bring my camera with me everywhere. On my actual birthday night on Sunday, my bf and I were about to grab dinner at Simmzy’s in Manhattan Beach but were met by a packed restaurant of bullish post-holiday beer drinkers and a waiting list that wasn’t getting crossed…
