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.

‘Desolation Center’ Opens September 13, 2019 in Los Angeles

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Elise Thompson

It was the ’80s. While New Wave and yuppies and Reaganomics ruled the country, there was a thriving underground scene where art and music intersected. Starting first in Hollywood and the desolate ghost town of Downtown LA before spreading into … Continue reading →

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LA Food & Wine 2019 The Great Steakout and BBQ

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Saturday night is always the biggest and fanciest bash of LA Food & Wine. They weren’t kidding when they said, “Meat me at LAFW’s Great Steakout and BBQ.” Hosted by Curtis Stone of Gwen, it was a festival for carnivores. … Continue reading →

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LA Food & Wine 2019 ‘LA’s Faves & Craves’

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Saturday afternoon, LA Food and Wine presented “LA Faves & Craves,” hosted by Chef Jet Tila at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The fantastic food represented the diversity of the city, with Korean, Indian, French, Italian, and especially Mexican food … Continue reading →

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welp: Music from the Mailbag

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Ali Barter – “Backseat”     This is an early cut off of the Australian singer’s new album, I’m Trying my Best. Nice fast rhythm, and a catchy melody, but she sings in a self-consciously coy baby brat voice. If … Continue reading →

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Sean DeLear Superstar: A Conversation with Seandy

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Today is the birthday of the late great Sean D. Lear, beloved to the music communities of Los Angeles, Vienna, and points beyond. This interview was originally recorded by Stuart Sweezy for his documentary, “Desolation Center.” But the interview was … Continue reading →

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L.A. Times’ “The Taste” Food Festival is Coming!!!

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Elise Thompson

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Labor Day weekend is coming, and for us, that means the picturesque Paramount backlot will once again be a celebration of Los Angeles’ exciting food scene, from classics to cutting-edge restaurants that … Continue reading →

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The Derry Canal Days Festival and Funhouse from ‘It: Chapter 2’ Comes to Hollywood

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Themed pop-ups are all the rage in promotion these days, with the recent opening of “Scoops Ahoy” from Stranger Things, “Good Burgers,” and “Hilary’s Café” from Fleabag all recently showing up in LA. Now Warner Brothers is bringing the Derry … Continue reading →

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LA Food and Wine Brings the Country’s Best Chefs Together for a Four-Day Feast!

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Elise Thompson

August is always the peak of the Food Event season, and perhaps the biggest event of all is LA Food and Wine’s 4-day culinary extravaganza. On Thursday, August 22, a series of intimate dinners with the theme “Epic Collaborations,” will be … Continue reading →

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2019 Tribute to Johnny Ramone at Hollywood Forever

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Elise Thompson
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Midsummer Scream Happening in Long Beach this Weekend

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Billed as “The world’s largest Halloween and horror convention,” Midsummer Scream offers over 13 haunted attractions in the Hall of Shadows, more than 300 vendors, panels, makeup demos, presentations about upcoming theme park attractions, and live entertainment. There will also … Continue reading →

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