So you got a date lined up but can’t think of what to do? You don’t want to just go to a movie theater because you’ll just end up sitting in the dark, tense and quiet, staring at the screen instead of using the time to get to know each other. But what if you…
Category Archives: Los Angeles
Rudy's Barber Shop at the Standard: DIY Hair Styling
So if you want a step up from a Fantastic Sam’s experience a la Sunset Strip, go to Rudy’s. But for that “just stepped out of a salon” glow, go elsewhere.
The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine: A Meditative Pause in Chaos
The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine is literally a little piece of heaven in the spiritual desert that is L.A.
Intergalactic Fashion Show: The Costumes of Star Wars at FIDM
When I heard that the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandise was planning to exhibit 100 costumes, accessories and props from all six Star Wars movies, the little kid in me jumped for joy.
Main Attraction Nail Spa: Home of the $20 Mani/Spa Pedi
I’ve searched high and low for a decent mani/pedi for a decent price in L.A. going everywhere from BH’s $30+ manicures to the $7 jobs in Westwood, and finally happened upon Main Attraction Nail Spa on Main Street in Santa Monica.
King Tut at LACMA: "He Gave His Life for Tourism"
Toward the end of the exhibit, it got so tiring having to navigate through the crowds and squint to read all the signs that my fascinated gaze downgraded to an indifferent glance.
Velvet Margarita Cantina: Tarantino Tijuana for the Senses, but in a Good Way
And how fun would that be to gather an intimate group of friends together for a night of drinking margaritas and specialty cocktails with names like Velvet Elvis, Blue Velvet and Pink Puta?
Oh, Sweet Cheez-us!: Campanile's Grilled Cheese Sandwich Thursday Nights
I first heard about Campanile’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich Thursdays from a friend who only mentioned the event in passing. “What? Grilled cheese sandwich night?!” My ears perked up as I salivated.
Geisha House: Gorgeous Fun in the House of the Rising Sun
I decided to try out the Geisha’s Kiss which was a mix of sake, lychee, Chambord and champagne. It was dee-lish! Fruity and light.
Chinese Food Festival: Dim Sum, Feng Shui and Boba? Oh My!
Expand your horizons by participating in a tea ceremony, learning about feng shui, partaking of all the best food Chinatown has to offer, and then go to the Mountain Bar to catch a screening of Eat Drink Man Woman.
