Chris from Modular Records was nice enough to invite me to one of her company’s monthly pool parties at the Standard Hollywood on Saturday. Thing is, that is so not my scene but I figure it’s always good to step outside my comfort zone every once in awhile.
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This Weekend: Nearing the Last Days of Summer
Frick! Summer is almost over and I feel like it hadn’t even really got started. What is up with this gloomy weather today?! Anyhoo, enjoy the barbecues, pool parties, summer sales, etc. while you still can…before temps drop 10 degrees. Saturday, August 25 Modular Pool Party at the Standard on Sunset Have you done a…
Today's Stream of Consciousness
Flickr Shot by dotsara (detail) I got a lot of thoughts in my head today and no place to put them in an semi-organized manner so I’ll do it here in all its rambling goriness. Lucky you…and I’m sorry. I didn’t know that Lounge 217 in Santa Monica has closed its doors after 13 years….
Exotica To Go: Mashti Malone's at Whole Foods
Flickr Shot by dotsara Every summer, I keep meaning to drive allll the way to Hollywood to try out Mashti Malone’s exotic ice cream flavors. But by every summer’s end, I find myself promising to check it out next year instead (I feel ice cream could better be appreciated when it’s hot outside). So as…
Sandstone Peak: Take My Breath Away…Literally
If you ever want to feel like you’re sitting on top of the world, tackle Sandstone Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, aka “one of the best hikes in SoCal.” At an elevation of 3,111 feet, it’s the highest peak in town. The views are awe-inspiring, where you’re far away enough from the city to…
The Wine House's Taste: Opening Week
West L.A’s Wine House, one of my favorite wine stores, is taking a hint from Vinum Populi with its wine sampling room — aka “automated in-store wine tasting area” — where, like VP you can purchase a card to pay for a taste of the different wines available. Thirty-two wines (11 Californian, 6 Italian, 11…
Saints & Sinners: $5 Jameson on Monday Nights
Barely made it through your Monday, huh? I know what’ll jumpstart your mojo tonight. $5 Jameson at Saints & Sinners, everyone! Every Monday the L.A. heaven/hell theme lounge on Venice Boulevard offers all comers $5 Jameson (my whiskey of choice) and $3.50 draft beers (Miller Light, Guinness, Pilsner Urquell and Sierra Nevada). I haven’t been…
Dear Caroline on Crack: 1st Date Restaurant?
Hiya Caroline, I’m writing because I have a first date tomorrow night, and I want it to be a good one. I’m looking for a moderately-priced restaurant (up to $25-30 per entree) in the Westwood/Brentwood/Century City area, because that’s where my date lives. Any ethnic cuisine is good (I was thinking maybe Persian food since…
Elevate Lounge: Nightclub With a View
The fire alarm blared, suddenly shutting off the music in Elevate Lounge and setting off seizure-inducing strobe lights. At first everyone in the bar cheered like high-schoolers during a fire drill; some shouted “Fire alarm drink specials!” But after 10 minutes or so of flashing lights (the alarm was shut off sooner thank gawd), we…
This Weekend: Get the Smackdown
Yeah, if you’re like me you’re not so big into tofu or huge Sunset Junction crowds. If that’s the case, maybe these other events will strike your fanny, I mean, fancy. Saturday, August 18 RoadRunner L.A. Marathon Training Starts I tried this last year but had to drop out due to injury. Boo! But I’m…
