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Experience Lemon Grove, a Hollywood Rooftop Restaurant with Iconic Views
There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when you’re perched six stories above Hollywood, savoring an outstanding cocktail or inventively flavored lemonade at Lemon Grove. One of Los Angeles’ most enticing rooftops, Lemon Grove is perfect for a summer … Continue reading
Jitlada Has Reimagined an Iconic Dessert as a Limited-Time Cookie
You probably already know that LA is home to the best Thai food outside of Thailand itself. So when the restaurant widely regarded as the best of the best puts its own spin on a beloved dessert, who wouldn’t want … Continue reading
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Tagged Jitlada Thai, Junior Cookies, Junior Cookies x Jitlada, Karin E. Baker, Mango Sticky Rice Cookies
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Last-Minute Father’s Day Food Specials Around LA
Father’s Day is back. Why not show Dad how much you appreciate him this Sunday with a special meal by the water, a tiki brunch, or a standout burger? See below for a few of our favorite options. Hermosa Beach’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food
Tagged Calabra Santa Monica, Casadami, descanso restaurant los angeles, fitoor santa monica, Islands Restaurant, Karin E. Baker, lawry's the prime rib, orla by michael mina, Palma Santa Monica, ryla hermosa beach, salt and straw, Santa Monica Proper, SOL Cocina, Tam O'Shanter
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Esprit de Cote des Roses is the New Sparkling Wine from Cote des Roses
A lush, intimate garden patio bridging Los Feliz and Thai Town was the setting for the launch of a new, rose-hued sparkling wine during the first week of June. On this patio, nestled within the Cara Hotel and anchored by … Continue reading
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FEAR, Adolescents, Mike Watts & More at Highland Park’s Arroyo Secodelic All Weekend Long!
A four-day music festival taking place in Highland Park, Arroyo Secodelic Festival features more than 60 bands playing at seven different HP venues all Memorial Day weekend. With headliners including some of Southern California’s punk rock pioneers — FEAR, The … Continue reading
A Last-Minute, So Cal Easter Brunch Guide
Easter is this Sunday. If you haven’t made plans yet, why not take a look at our last-minute guide to Easter brunch in LA? Spring has sprung, and with temps in the 80s predicted for Easter Sunday, we’ve included suggestions … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Pico, BOA Steakhouse, Calabra Santa Monica, Caruso's Montecito, descanso restaurant, Fairmont Breakers, hotel maya long beach, Karin E. Baker, london hotel west hollywood at beverly hills, Nettuno, Palma Santa Monica, Roger's Gardens Corona del Mar, Rosewood Miramar, san pedro fish market, Santa Monica Proper, second story manhattan beach, shutters on the beach, Tam O'Shanter, The Huntington San Marino
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Golden Road Brewing Releases Mango Cart Más Today!
Good news for mango lovers: today, Los Angeles’ own Golden Road Brewing makes available to Californians a new, long-awaited take on their beloved Mango Cart ale. First released in 2011, Mango Cart has repeatedly won gold medals in the World … Continue reading
Your Last-Minute Guide to Valentine’s Day in L.A.
Valentine’s Day is just days away. Have you solidified your plans yet? We have some suggestions. Are you craving a decadent dinner, a classic-film big-screen experience, or a large outdoor event in Grand Park? Want to show love to a … Continue reading
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Tagged academy theater, Baz Lurhmann, best friends animal society, Butterfly Jose Andres, chef dominique crenn, connie and ted's, descanso restaurant los angeles, El Portal Theatre, gloria molina grand park, impastiamo, Jose Andres, Karin E. Baker, momofuku, monsieur dior by dominique crenn, Moulin Rouge, Original Farmer's Market Mardi Gras, pasta sisters, san pedro fish market, super peach, Terranea, The Gumbo Pot, waldorf astoria beverly hills
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Jeni’s is Giving Away Free Ice Cream This Thursday!
The Los Feliz location celebrates the new Jeni’s x Bridgerton ice cream collaboration with an ice cream social on January 29. Acclaimed ice creamery Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams celebrates the release of season four of “Bridgerton” with an Ice Cream … Continue reading