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.

Don’t Miss LA Times’ Food Bowl this Weekend!

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Elise Thompson

After seriously missing the L.A. Times Food Bowl for the last few years, we are so excited that they are bringing back Night Market this weekend!  Presented by City National Bank, the L.A. Times Food Bowl’s Night Market is back at … Continue reading →

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Pedro’s RIG Reunites for 2-Day Friends of Fleps Benefit this Weekend with Rosemary’s Billygoat and Toys that Kill!

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Elise Thompson
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Flipper in Long Beach! Tonight!

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Elise Thompson
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L.A. Cookbooks Every Angeleno Will Love

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Are you getting tired of the same old recipes you have been cooking since the pandemic began? Looking for some cool gift ideas? Here is a list of LA-based cookbooks that have become indispensable to me as a home cook, … Continue reading →

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Tail o’ the Pup Grand Opening Tonight!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Elise Thompson
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Toys that Kill, Lawndale and Carnage Asada Rock the Sardine this Saturday to Celebrate Steve Reed’s Birthday!

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Elise Thompson
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Meals on Wheels Wowed us with their Glamorous ‘Hollywood Under the Stars’ Gala

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Elise Thompson

The LA Beat recently enjoyed “Hollywood Under the Stars” on the Paramount Studios lot. The charity’s first event in two years offered delicacies from over a dozen local chefs and patisseries, plus live music from the 10-piece De Bois All-Star Band. The … Continue reading →

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Where to Celebrate the 4th Safely in 2022

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Lancaster, Palmdale, Lynwood and La Puente won’t be having fireworks this weekend, because the pyrotechnics company they hired is under investigation! And this year, So Cal’s already dry conditions have been exacerbated by the drought, so it’s a tinderbox out … Continue reading →

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Punk Rock BBQ Returns to Harvelle’s July 10th!

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Elise Thompson
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Music! Lights! Acrobats! Amazing Food! “Revive” at Vibiana

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Vibiana is perhaps the most beautiful event space in Los Angeles. The former church was revamped by husband-and-wife team Chef Neal Fraser and restaurateur Amy Knoll Fraser, as an adjunct to their downtown restaurant, Redbird. We have been to numerous … Continue reading →

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