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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.

Ozomatli to Play Benefit Concert for Friends of the LA River Saturday Night!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Elise Thompson

Friends of the LA River!! Come help support FoLAR work to continue to restore the LA River Oct 14th 7pm. Noche del Rio tickets and info available here now:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3079297Location is at the Frogspot2825 Benedict StLA CA 90039 Posted by Ozomatli … Continue reading →

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The James Beard ‘Taste America’ Culinary Tour Visits DTLA

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Elise Thompson

The fifth annual James Beard Foundation’s Taste America event made a stop in LA last Friday before continuing on its national epicurean tour. Taste America focuses on regional flavors from coast to coast, heading to great American food cities like San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans. The … Continue reading →

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LA Magazine’s Food Event Returns to Saddlerock Ranch

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Elise Thompson

Prepare yourself for one of LA’s greatest food events, which will be happening at the gorgeous Saddlerock Ranch in the Mailibu Hills on Sunday, October 15th from 2pm until 5pm. As you stroll along the verdant meadow, you will enjoy … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF TIKI: 21st Anniversary Art of Tiki Show October 6 – 9

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Elise Thompson

On the weekend of October 6th through 9th, La Luz de Jesus will be celebrating  the 21st anniversary of the “Art of Tiki Show” with an exhibition curated by Otto Von Stroheim, “founder of the pioneering Tiki Magazine and co-founder … Continue reading →

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Where to Score the Coolest Halloween Gear this Year

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Elise Thompson

It’s that time of the year again! Time to stock up on all things ghastly and ghoulish. It doesn’t matter how many orange plastic tubs of decorations are already in the garage, true Halloween fans are always on tenterhooks waiting … Continue reading →

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Stiff Little Fingers at The El Rey: Live Review And Photo Gallery

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Elise Thompson

The sound of Stiff Little Fingers, forged in Northern Ireland at the height of that country’s Troubles, is an unmistakable rebuke to authority, and if some of the specific authorities mentioned in “Alternative Ulster” have changed face and name over … Continue reading →

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Get Your Tickets for 29Rooms NOW! Go! Git!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Elise Thompson

Remember The Ice Cream Museum? How about Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors? Exactly. Tickets to cool stuff in this town sell out fast. So get over to Eventbrite and get your tickets now. 29Rooms will run for four full days and nights … Continue reading →

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Highlights from LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade 2017

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Elise Thompson

The 8th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand held on September 9th, attracted more than 2,200 people, raising over $1.3 million to fight childhood cancer. The auctions alone raised $640,000. The big money makers were the always popular women’s chef dinner … Continue reading →

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What We Loved at The LA Times’ The Taste This Year: Sunday’s Flavors of LA

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Elise Thompson

The heat wave finally broke on Sunday evening in time for Flavors of LA as a light sprinkle of rain started to clear the sky of orange residue from the Las Tuna Fire. Octopus was still a popular dish, with … Continue reading →

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What We Loved at LA Times’ The Taste This Year: Saturday’s Dinner with a Twist

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Elise Thompson

Saturday night the heat wasn’t so oppressive, it was just another summer night for partying in LA. Dinner with a Twist is all about cocktails, but the night also offered some of the best food of the weekend. Cocktail-wise, I … Continue reading →

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