After Bodega De Cordova, I dropped by Milk on Beverly Boulevard, known for its ice cream, ice cream bars, ice cream bonbons and ice cream sandwiches. I didn’t realize how wonderful a place this really was until I was standing in front of the freezer case licking the glass that was separating me from the…
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Bodega De Cordova: Vino, Amigas y Musica
The first time I heard about Bodega De Cordova, an Internet date had suggested we meet there for our first date. I thought this was kind of rude of him since this small Spanish wine bar is clear across town for me and only down the street from his place. Hm, on second thought, I…
Vinum Populi: DIY Wine Tastings
After patronizing Ford’s Filling Station and nothing else in Culver City for months, I finally opened my eyes wide enough to catch a glimpse of Vinum Populi, a high-tech wine bar located next to Ugo’s. Amazing since I had unwittingly passed by it every time I headed to Ford’s from the public parking garage; and…
The Hunt for Red Amsterdam: Helen's Cycles and Wheel World
Flickr Shot by BikePortland.org Have you ever coveted something so much that you salivated every time you thought about getting your hands on it? Well that’s precisely how I feel about the red Electra Amsterdam Sport ($550). Now I finally understand how Pee Wee felt. With warm weather around the corner and all those cupcakes…
Santa Monica's Yummy Cupcakes: Death by Frosting
Although I haven’t quite recovered from that Cupcake Challenge earlier this month (and you’re probably sick of hearing me blab about cupcakes), I had to check out the new Santa Monica location of Yummy Cupcakes. Since the original store is all the way in Burbank, I had resigned myself to pining for the Elvis cupcakes…
Interim Westside Chill Spot: Montana Lounge
A well-informed source told me the following about the former Yu Lounge on Montana in Santa Monica, which was owned by SBE Entertainment (Katsuya, Abbey). Apparently, that space has been sold to Hillstone Restaurant Group (Houston’s, Gulfstream, Bandera) to turn into a Cafe R&D or lunchtime-y place. A shame considering it was the only joint…
ArcLight's "Crew Pick" 21+ Screenings
How cool is this? For the Mondays of April, the ArcLight will be presenting the movie favorites of its cinematically astute employees, classics that they watch over and over again. And I ain’t talking Citizen Kane. Maybe you’ll find your favorite here, too. (Yay! Bill & Ted!) As it’s all part of the “21+ screenings”…
Top Button's Designer Shopping Party: Pampering, Glamour & Free Cocktails!
Normally I’m not big into shopping party sample sales thingies but when I read up on Top Button’s L.A. designer shopping party, it gave me pause. This “more than a sample sale” features some of my favorite things: mini spa treatments (for those who purchase the VIP tickets), goodie bags, and complimentary cocktails (by Blue…
Santa Anita Derby Day 5K: Horse Racing, Microbrew Fest and, Oh Yeah, a Fun Run
Flickr shot by Life of David Ever since I had my heart broken from having to bow out of the L.A. Marathon due to injury, my running buddies have been trying to get me back on track again, so to speak. So one of them sent me the info for this fun run taking place…
FREE TICKETS: Mystery Barhopper Bus Tour
L.A. Barhopper has generously offered up six spots for the upcoming mystery bus tour this Saturday. It’s in the Valley this time and kicks off at Tommy Ray’s Cafe. And where it goes from there is anyone’s guess. Although I heard there’s an exotic bar included, but I’m not going to say where since I…
