Flickr shot by sryffel Sure, you probably love driving over the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro on your way to the LBC but how about running that long ascent on your own two feet? That uphill not so fun, those expansion grates kinda tricky. But this Conquer the Bridge 2009 race was two years…
Category Archives: Recreation
This Weekend: Meet Betsey, Fast Times at Devil's Drive-In, Cheap Gourmet Food
In case you don’t care about the end of Barneys Warehouse this Sunday or the Sunset Junction brought to you by The Man, here are a bunch of other things going on this weekend. Friday, August 21 Buy Tickets to Girls Only Cooking Class: Truffles and Toffee Grab a bunch of your girlfriends and head…
Electric Skate-aloo: Down & Derby Roller Disco at the Echoplex
When I was a kid I was big time into rollerskating and would often hit the local roller rink to channel my inner Kira (Olivia Newton-John’s rollerskating muse character in Xanadu). I may not have known how to do inverted spins or double axles but I could at least do the sprinkler while skating in…
Food Network's Cook or Be Cooked Video Game Blogger Party
Unlike a lot of my food blogging brethren I don’t cook, and judging by the reaction I got from Food Network judges Susie Fogelson and Mory Thomas, it’s a good thing I don’t because apparently I suck big time at making even just bacon and eggs. When I made it for them they hated it,…
Ass-Kicking Workout in Los Liones Canyon
OK, picture isn’t of Los Liones but didn’t want to risk my camera on this hike. :). One of my favorite hiking trails in L.A. is Los Liones Canyon in Santa Monica. So easy to get to, no parking fee and a great mix of rugged trails through the woods and fire roads that lead…
This Weekend: Free Cupcakes, Walking in LA, Sake & Scotch Tastings
Aaah! The weekend before blogger prom. While I’ll be shopping for the finishing touches on my prom dress, you’ll probably be having fun doing the following. Thursday, July 16 Japanology I: How to Order Sake and Impress People Learn how to order sake and enjoy sake flights at everyone’s favorite Japanese maid tea house, Royal/T….
This Weekend: Karaoke Idol, Getty Survives, Renegade Crafters
I can’t believe it’s already Thursday! So many fun, weird things to do, where to begin? Friday, July 10 Poketo Karaoke Dance Party at Royal/T The party at the Poketo pop-up store doesn’t seem to ever stop! This Friday it’s a dance floor and even a Karaoke Idol competition where wanna-be idols compete not for…
This Weekend: I Love You, Fourth of July!
OMG I’m so excited about this weekend! Fireworks, BBQ, beer, birthday! Eeeeee! Yes, I’ll be up in SF celebrating my bday and the 4th of July but will be missing the following. BTW, if you are looking for where to catch some pyrotechnical awesomeness, check here and here. Thursday, July 2 Buy a Crumbs Cupcake…
This Weekend: Whiners and Winos, Carnevale!,Doughnut Tasting Menu
Where is that rackin-frackin summer? Friday, June 5 National Doughnut Day at Grace Are you too fancy for Dunkin’ Donuts’ or Krispy Kreme’s free doughnut special? Fortunately for you Grace, much celebrated for its gourmet doughnuts, is doing up National Doughnut Day with its $18 tasting menu ($15 additional with wine pairing). Stuff your face,…
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…
