I’m going to tell you something that as Angelenos you probably already know: Trader Joe’s is a great place to go if you’re throwing a last-minute dinner party, either for a date you want to impress or just some friends you want over to keep you company on a rainy night. They’ve got everything from…
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Artisan Cheese Gallery: It's the Cheesiest!
Flickr Shot by phil h OMG do I love cheese! And when I first heard about Artisan Cheese Gallery, I was so excited: paninis with American artisan cheeses, raspberry truffles from an in-house chocolate maker, artisanal sodas as well as monthly cheese and chocolate tastings. It reminded me of the quaint cheese stores I fell…
LACMA's Late-Night Birthday Bash and Free Art
Flickr Shot by My Life As A Haint The Los Angeles County Museum of Art or, as I affectionately call it, um, “LACMA,” is turning 40 this year. And the best part is that WE get prezzies: a late-night party as well as four days of free admission to the museum from March 30 to…
Harlottique: Burlesque and Moonshine! And How!
I have this thing for burlesque. I think it’s what sexy is, or as Sophia Loren once said, “Sex appeal is 50 percent what you’ve got and 50 percent what people think you’ve got.” Not dropping the fan, so to speak, and showing ALL your goods. Following that, a burlesque show is more about sexy moves than just…
Plummer's Furniture for Baptism By Boudoir
I’ve been wanting a new bed for awhile now, for the simple reason that even though I’m way into my adulthood I feel like I still sleep in a dorm room. My current bed is just the frame, box spring and mattress. Yes, at least it’s raised off the floor and not on cinderblocks. But…
Neighborhoodies: Show 'Em Your Motto
This ain’t your run-of-the-mill sweat shop. For awhile now, I’ve been wanting to customize a T-shirt for myself with “Caroline on Crack” but couldn’t think of a catchy tagline to go with it. Some ideas? “Have you had your crack today?” or “Be a crackhead.” But they just don’t seem right. In any case, I finally…
Beastie Boys Screening: One Night Only
Nowwww here’s a little story I got to tell about three bad robbers you know so well…that’s right AdRock, MCA and he, Mike D., have a new movie coming out. And on March 23rd only 150 selected theaters across the country will offer a sneak preview of Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That! The actual release…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Bemoaning a Rainy Day
What: “Lost Cause” by Beck Who: Stranded Angelenos staring at rainy days through their windows. When/Where: Today! or any ol’ rainy day when you’re stuck indoors. Why: This song is so sad and mellow. I can just imagine sitting on a couch watching the drops of rain run down the window pane. You want to…
St. Paddy's Day Cocktail Wish List
Since I’m not going on a pub crawl on this here alcoholiday and will in fact be on the road to SF, I thought I’d just list some of my favorite drinks to raise a virtual glass toasting all the drunk bastards out there on St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Car Bomb: So good when it…
Finn McCool's Irish Pub: A Bit 'O Cheer & Blarney
Flickr Shot by dotsara I am not a fan of the big alcoholidays: Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, New Year’s Eve…Labor Day. I just hate the crowds of drunk people. Crowds of drunk people on a Thursday night, fine. But on a night especially dedicated to getting plastered? No thanks. That’s why I chose…
