Photo from Gen Art Spend a swank evening sipping cocktails alongside models and other beautiful people at the Park Plaza Hotel. I know, this event may be too fancy for me but it’s got free cocktails so hayyy! The 5th anniversary of Los Angeles’ New Garde party will kick off L.A. fashion week by presenting…
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Dinner at Akasha: I Am Now a Vegan Convert
People who know me know that I am so not a healthy eater. Healthy in terms of reading labels, counting calories and treating my body as a temple. But regardless of the fact that the new green restaurant in Culver City, Akasha, serves organic and vegan fare, I was dying to check it out. I…
9th Annual Open That Bottle Night: No Corkage!
Shot of Mode (who isn’t participating) I first heard about this from Pacific Dining Car but I didn’t know there were more restaurants involved in this 9th Annual Open That Bottle Night. Apparently some Wall Street Journal wine writers started this tradition where they encouraged winos to bring out those vintages they were saving for…
This Weekend: Bowm Chicka Bowm Bowm
Hmm, I vaguely recall that there was something going on this weekend but I can’t remember what it is…. Hm. Anyway, here are some things to do if you don’t have any plans. Oh yeah! The Oscars! Friday, February 22 Midnight Movie: Heavy Metal OMG, I remember this movie from when I was a kid….
Mocktail Bars: Where Designated Drivers Drink
Flickr Shot (not an L.A. mocktail) by code_martial Unless you don’t like drinking liquor anyway, it can be a bit of a drag to be the designated driver for your drunkard friends. You have to sit there on your bar stool sipping on your tiny, weak soda while they get to enjoy pretty, decked-out specialty…
2008 Best Picture Marathon for $30
Some AMC Theatres in the Southland will be screening all five 2008 Best Picture nominees in marathon succession this Saturday for only $30. That’s a bargain, breaking it down to about $6 for each movie when you’re probably used to pay $11-$14 for movie night. And not only do you get to see these cinematic…
Oscar Treats for Your Awards Show Viewing Party
Since I’m not in the industry, I’ve never really been into the Oscars, not even for the red carpet action. But I have attended a few Oscar viewing parties simply for the camaraderie, gambling and food. Food was usually the Trader Joe variety not that there’s anything wrong with that. But I’ve got a couple…
Today's Stream of Consciousness
Flickr Shot by Revolute I love Mondays off. Yesterday I actually got to watch a soap opera for the first time in 14 years. It’s good to know that I’m not really missing anything there. Anyhow, here’s my post vacation state of mind. Cool-sounding upcoming “food” events: the beer tasting at Surfas on 2/20, a…
The Boulevard Lounge's Haute Dog & OMG Fries
After a not-so-great brunch experience at the Boulevard Lounge, I returned but for dinner this time. I met up with my friend Nancy who then introduced me to the chef/owner Michael Bourseau, who never brought up that less-than-stellar review I gave his place that other time. But in all fairness, I was crazy about the…
Win a Valentine Date Update, Part II
Flickr Shot by Revolute aka Crazy Andy Two more girls and two more fun dates… Date #3: Chrystine Andy had originally intended to take Chrystine out to House of Blues Gospel Brunch but the event was sold out so they rescheduled the date. Since it was for a Monday night, there really wasn’t much going…
