By Beth Fisher (vlog and site) Tucked away just off the main drag of West Hollywood, The Gardens of Taxco has been a West Hollywood institution since 1971. As a child brought there for special occasions, I thought that with its muted lighting, multi-course meals and spoken menu, this restaurant was the epitome of fancy….
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Eva Restaurant: The New Kid on the Block
By Bourbon & Bleu When Hatfield’s announced that it was moving out of its cozy Beverly Boulevard spot, we thought that a once loved dining destination would be cast by the wayside. Enter Mark Gold. Boasting a resume including Patina Group and Water Grill, Gold took over the Hatfield’s post and opened his first restaurant:…
Perfectly Peruvian: Mo-Chica's $35 Tasting Menu
By Nancy Huang In an industry that all too often glorifies egoism — think David Chang and Anthony Bourdain down the totem pole to the majority of “Top Chef” contestants — it is refreshing to meet a rising culinary talent who wears his humility on his apron. Ricardo Zarate of Mo-Chica, the relatively new Peruvian…
Nerding Out to Microbrewed Beer and Vintage Devo
By Food Marathon To guest blog for Caroline one must drink. I’ve spent a good portion of the last 10 years drinking, so I feel comfortable reporting in a semi-professional capacity in Caroline’s absence. She was also part of the blogger mashup marathon series. Although food is my main interest, I enjoy music and alcohol…
Buh-Bye Kitty: Hello Kitty Three Apples Exhibit's Last Weekend
This weekend marks the last weekend for the Hello Kitty Three Apples Exhibit at Royal/T Cafe in Culver City before the cafe/art gallery makes way for the “In Bed Together” exhibit next week. So if you haven’t checked out the cutest little art exhibit ever along with its adorable pop-up store, this is your last…
This Weekend: Fairey DJs, Fashionable Pop-Ups, All-Night Happy Hour
Hey, crackheads, thought I’d stop in and say hi and present this weekend’s to-dos. Hope all is well. Miss you! Thursday, November 12 Holiday Open House at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf In seasonless LA, winter is signaled by the arrival of winter-time hot drinks at the coffee chains. So welcome the chillier weather…
The Great Pumpkin Roundup: How LA Eateries Celebrate Fall
Flickr shot by Teo By Kaelin Burns I can’t get enough of pumpkin, which is why fall is one of my favorite seasons. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s right around November that restaurants really start to incorporate this fall favorite into dishes and I love seeing what they come up with. Pumpkin is such…
code.ai Launch at Fred Segal in Santa Monica
By fauxLAhipster When Caroline invited me to the code.ai beauty event at Fred Segal my initial reaction was “meh” until I heard a few words that DID catch my attention “cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.” The event was the launch of code.ai, a new product that claims to extend lashes and brows. You might ask, “Isn’t…
The Edison's Radio Room Featuring New Orleans Mixologists
Tomorrow night will be a very special Radio Room at the Edison as the Big Easy comes to downtown L.A. Bartenders Danny Valdez, Ricky Gomez, Kirk Estopinal from Cure of New Orleans and Simon Ford, mixologist and Plymouth Gin brand ambassador, will showcase their cocktailing skills to the benefit of all who attend the Edison’s…
I'm Outtie for November: Meet My CoC Guest Bloggers
So I’m supposed to be on hiatus for this month of November but turns out that blogging is my form of procrastination. In any case, to help me be good, I’ve enlisted the help of my friends and fellow bloggers to guest blog while I’m “out.” Here’s a quick who’s who that may grow and/or…
