Author Archives: Elise Thompson

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.

Santa Sabbath at The Offbeat this Saturday!

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Happy 31st Amoeba!

Amoeba Music is 31 years old today! It may have moved locations, but its spirit lives on. Here is a message from founder Marc Weinstein, “My partner Dave and I started Amoeba 14 years after I started working in Record … Continue reading

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This is Halloween 2021

Disneyland Photo Opp Photo by Elise Thompson Halloween is happening again this year, with some precautions in place. Here is a list of exciting events running throughout October to thrill, chill, enchant or scare the living crap out of you! … Continue reading

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Let’s Get Howie Pyro a New Liver!

Tonight! Hit the Zebulon in Frogtown for an epic fundraiser for the legendary and beloved Howie Pyro, who has more punk rock cred than anyone I’ve ever met. He is also an incredibly nice guy, and has personally helped me out … Continue reading

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LA Magazine’s Food Event is Back! Don’t Miss Out!

UPDATE: The Food Event has changed to November 14, 2021; 2 – 5 p.m. and has moved to Hummingbird Nest Ranch in the Santa Susana Mountains.  We have sorely missed our annual food events, perhaps none more so than Los Angeles magazine’s “Food … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Times Food Bowl Celebrates Anthony Bourdain – and Roti!

Food events are making a comeback after more than a year of struggling with Zoom panels and delivery. Saturday night, the LA Times Food Bowl’s Night Market Cinema welcomed us to a screening of “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain.” … Continue reading

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L.A.’s Restaurant Community Mourns the Loss of Mark Peel, Pioneer of California Cuisine

According to The LA Times, Chef Mark Peel, co-founder of Campanile, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 66. He was diagnosed with cancer only nine days before his passing. In 2009, I had the honor of attending an event … Continue reading

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Lethal Amounts Reopens this Weekend with Works by Legendary Punk Photographer Ed Colver

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Marry Me, Molly! And Screw You, Joe Rogan!

A number of friends have posted pictures of a marriage proposal over the skies of Los Angeles today. We have Mark Blackwell to thank for this awesome shot. After someone named Mike secured Molly Pratt’s hand in marriage, he seemed … Continue reading

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Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day from Ireland

Enjoy 90 minutes of folk music, drumming, and Irish dancing from three of Ireland’s best-loved pubs. Performers include The Celtic Drummers, and a Riverdancer or two. Learn to play the spoons and pull a perfect draught!

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