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.

Taste the Nation: No Kid Hungry Food Fest is Happening this Sunday!

June 11, 2023, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Taste of the Nation No Kid Hungry brings its 32nd premium food event to Media Park in Culver City. The strolling event features unlimited tastes, sips and desserts from dozens of the … Continue reading

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Throw a Vegan-friendly BBQ!

It’s once again the official beginning of BBQ season! I have a lot of vegan friends who love barbecues, and it only takes a few minor changes to make them more comfortable at your gatherings. Even if you are super-carnivorous, … Continue reading

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Miniaturized, Rig at Alex’s Bar Next Week!

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Favorites from Masters of Taste: Culinary Masters

Written with Karin E. Baker Last Sunday, the Rose Bowl’s field was dotted with white tents and picnic tables as guests spilled out of the stands to enjoy the Sixth annual Master’s of Taste food event. It was a beautiful day, and … Continue reading

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Tonight! Celebrate the Release of a New Nuggets Comp Box Set with Lenny Kaye!

Becky Ebenkamp will be DJing this Friday night, April 21 at Gold Diggers, 5632 Santa Monica Blvd in Hollywood) along with Lenny Kaye from The Patti Smith Group (and compiler of NUGGETS for Elektra Records in 1972). The occasion? It’s … Continue reading

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Favorites from Masters of Taste: Sweet Masters

Masters of Taste, the annual fundraiser for Union Station Homeless Services, categorizes its participants into various types of Masters, and their “Sweet Masters,” always delight. Who doesn’t love dessert? Here are a few of our favorites from this year’s Rose … Continue reading

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Favorites from Masters of Taste: Beverage Masters

Written with Karin E. Baker Masters of Taste, our favorite local fundraiser, takes its beverages as seriously as the cuisine. At the 2023 strolling event at the Rose Bowl, they offered beer from the likes of Tarantula Hills Brewing Company, … Continue reading

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80s Punk Legends and a 90s Silverlake Reunion Play Two Awesome Show to Raise Funds for Young Musicians this Saturday!

Do you wanna rock? Do you really wanna rock??? If you regret not being around for LA’s great music scenes during the 80s and 90s, here’s your chance to hear some historic shit! If you were lucky enough to be around, … Continue reading

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The 2nd Annual D. Day Jamboree at The Sardine!

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Today! Rock out at the Offbeat!

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