Monthly Archives: August 2011

A Little Bit of Central CA in Manhattan Beach

When people think about Central California it usually brings to mind Pismo Beach and Hearst Castle. When I think of Central CA, I think of one thing — Santa Maria barbeque! Particularly tri-tip cooked over red oak on a special barbeque with a … Continue reading

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Mugged by the High Price of Coffee

The exciting new Kenya from Giakanja Factory flourishes with floral and honey on the nose with just a hint of cocoa, succeeding into the cup with a bright clean citrus, green apple acidity and creamy mouthfeel. Flavors of ruby red … Continue reading

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“A Nation Emerges” at Los Angeles Public Library

The Getty and Edison International present a traveling exhibit entitled “A Nation Emerges: The Mexican Revolution Revealed” at the Los Angeles Central Public Library from September 8 through June 3. The exhibit features images chronicling the Mexican Revolution, which lasted … Continue reading

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Random LA: The Morose Mannequin

Have you ever seen such a miserable mannequin? I guess you would pout too if you had to sit in a wheelchair with a wrist brace in an ugly uniform while the others lounge around wearing beautiful couture and wedding gowns. Or … Continue reading

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Roy’s Downtown Introduces New Chef

I have never been a big fan of Hawaiian food, and most of the the places I’ve seen have been fast food Places, but then there was Roy’s – an upscale Hawaiian restaurant. I’ve noticed Roy’s before in Old Town Pasadena and … Continue reading

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Foodie Flash

This weekend Vintage Enoteca presents “Under the Boardwalk”, a Coney Island-style gourmet event Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 5pm. Treats include Lobster and Shrimp Corndogs, and Lemon Lime Swirl Cotton Candy. $30 a person includes beer and wine pairings. … Continue reading

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Red Hot Chili Peppers at Club Nokia 8/24/11: Photo Gallery

Here’s our photos from the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ benefit for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, held this Wednesday at Club Nokia. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it … Continue reading

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Be-Boppin in Burbank

Saturday Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank was a car-lover’s dream as it hosted Be-Boppin in the Park. I will admit that a hearse was a favorite, along with a hot rod that just begged for one of Mouse’s Car-toons. In keeping … Continue reading

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Sunset Junction Contingency Plans

Despite the cancellation of Sunset Junction proper, a lot of the musical acts are naturally scrambling for alternate venues as we speak. Here’s what we’ve been able to find out as of of Friday night- some of this is cribbed … Continue reading

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LA Girl: Jane Cantillon

When I think Jane Cantillon, I think lush. No, not as an alcoholic, silly, but as hair, lips, skin, figure, voice…she’s all that. And heart. I once had Jane bring me (yes, flinty me) to tears as I witnessed her … Continue reading

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