Monthly Archives: January 2013

Everything Everything comes to The Roxy, releases U.S. debut

British band Everything Everything releases their U.S. debut EP Cough Cough on Feb. 5th on Strokes singer Julian Casablancas’s label Cult Records/Kemosabe Records. The band also plays The Roxy on March 19th. The title track has an infectiously urgent feel, with hammering drums, staggered … Continue reading

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The Kickin’ Crab

  Cajun cuisine exploded in Southern California about 30 years ago, spawning a multitude of restaurants based upon the spices of Louisiana’s back country. After a few years the trend wore itself out, leaving the area with only a handful … Continue reading

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What’s on the Menu at the SAG Awards?

Lucques Catering, helmed by the much-lauded Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, has been chosen to cater the Screen Actors Guild Awards for the fourth year in a row. The theme is “going green”, no surprise considering Goin did a stint … Continue reading

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This Sunday At The Redwood: The LA Beat Presents a Free Show With Mike Watt, Blower and Schitzophonics

Photo by Elise Thompson for the LA Beat. Beat readers, mark your calendars for January 27 at the early-ass hour of 4:00 PM, when we present the latest in our series of free Sunday afternoon shows for all ages at … Continue reading

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Roger Daltrey & Steven Tyler To Appear At Raise Your Voice Benefit This Thursday

This Thursday at the Beverly Hills Hotel, two of rock’s most enduring singers will pay tribute to the man that’s helping them endure, Dr. Steven Zeitels, with a private dinner and benefit concert for the Voice Health Institute. The Raise … Continue reading

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Live Review: HONKY at the City National Grove of Anaheim

A funny thing happened Friday night in Anaheim, in the shadow of the Dark Kingdom of Artifice. A rock show happened. A HEAVY rock show, due in large part to a trio from Texas that plays a brand of rock … Continue reading

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O.R.G. Organic Mineral Peel

I love skin peels. They do all the right stuff, but in my case they can do a lot more than that. Skin peels are not something you want to experiment with. If you have sensitive skin like mine, you … Continue reading

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Rolling on the Red Carpet and Award Winners: 4th Annual Taste Awards at Vibiana

All Photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. Alie and Georgia celebrate winning at the Taste Awards. It’s award season in Los Angeles where there’s an award event or some sort of recognition party every few days. There’s … Continue reading

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Taco Tuesday: Guisados on Sunset

Don’t expect to find carnitas and lengua at this offshoot of Ricardo Diaz’s original Guisados in Boyle Heights. Guisados serves up traditional stews and braises in thick homemade corn tortillas. You have to wonder why no one ever thought of … Continue reading

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Whale Search: Aquarium of the Pacific Boat Excursion Find Endangered Fin and Migrating Gray Whales

  All photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. The Blue Whale just before he dives deep. I picked up this assignment to step out of my box and tie in some new adventure. I’m curious regarding sea mammals, their evolution, their … Continue reading

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