Gypsy woman (Lorna Raver) hexes poor Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) in Drag Me to Hell The creepiness of Spider-Man director Sam Raimi’s new movie, Drag Me to Hell, slowly works its way on you much like a gypsy curse. In the initial viewing of it, you might squeal a bit and laugh a lot but…
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Bar Food in Brentwood: Grownup Happy Hour
Jason, Jason, Jason. When reading the Yelp reviews of Brentwood’s Bar Food, Jason Killalee seemed to be all the reviewers ever talked about. Apparently he’s the charming Irish host and owner of the newish gastropub on Wilshire Boulevard. I was looking for an affordable place to grab a bite in Brentwood and miraculously found Bar…
This Weekend: Beer Chick Social, D-Town Scavenger Hunt, ArtWalks Galore
Can’t wait to see Drag Me to Hell. Apparently the critics LOVES it. Oh, and btw let’s get artsy-fartsy this weekend! Thursday, May 28 Ammo’s Small-Batch Social with “Beer Chick” Christina Perozzi & Telegraph These Ammo socials are not only informative but yummy and this month’s event features none other than Telegraph Beer. Premier beer…
Lago's Artisanal Cocktails: Purists' Margarita and Caprese Cocktail
I’ve passed Locanda del Lago aka Lago on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade a thousand times and have never once checked it out. I figured it was one of those overpriced tourist traps since it’s on the main drag on the corner of Arizona and 3rd and has prime fashion police patrol patio action. Little…
Backseat Betty No More: Taking the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Class
Ever since that first Honda scooter back in high school, I’ve wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It was on my bucket list along with becoming fabulously fluent in a foreign language and roadtripping from L.A. to New York. But I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to finally take that class…
110 Wines for $39: Santa Barbara Wine Fest in Century City
Why trek all the way to Santa Barbara when you can enjoy some of their best wines from the future in Century City? Actually, it’s the Santa Barbara County Futures Wine Tasting co-sponsored by one of my fave wine stores, West L.A.’s Wine House, and taking place in Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. For $65 ($85…
This Weekend: Viceroy Poolside Happy Hour, Intelligentsia Westsiiide, Bigfoot Day Spa
What am I doing this weekend, you ask? I’m going to dress up like Elvis and support my bf and his team as they race the above craptastic “Cadillac” up in Reno. My only regret, besides wearing a black bejeweled jumpsuit and pompador wig in 80-degree weather, is that I’m going to miss out on…
All the Single Ladies: Andrew's Cheese Shop Grilled Cheese and Beer Night
Where are all the single dudes? I went to a grilled cheese and beer night at Andrew’s Cheese Shop in Santa Monica and it was all women. At a GRILLED CHEESE and BEER night! Now, I’m not sad for me, I’m sad for all the single dudes who are missing out on these great opportunities…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Hollywood Happy Hour With Patio?
Photo from XIV Hi Caroline on Crack, You are my new hero. I dated this jerk douchebag who took me to lots of nice places and I always oohed and ahhed at how many hot new spots he knew of. But he was a total jerk and I’m not seeing him anymore. At first, it…
Savoring Scotch Poolside: Macallan Tasting at the Viceroy
Even though I love my whiskey (and whisky), I was never a huge fan of Scotch. Blame it on the time Damian, my fave bartender, made me a Laphroaig cocktail which ended up tasting like Band-Aid. Blech. Yes, I wasn’t crazy about that smokey, peaty flavor. But when blogger friend estarLA invited me and a…
