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The Cold Brew Coffee That Boosts Brain Function
Cold brew coffee keeps gaining in popularity as people realize that the process — soaking coffee beans in cold water for hours, rather than a quick brew with hot H2o — results in a smoother cup of java. LA-based company … Continue reading
Celebrate National Absinthe Day with This Classic Cocktail Recipe
Oscar Wilde famously declared, “A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?” In that spirit, why not celebrate National Absinthe Day today with a … Continue reading
Despite the Pandemic, Esotouric Still Brings Cultural Vitality to Los Angeles
Esotouric has escorted lovers of Los Angeles history on off-the-beaten-path sightseeing tours since 2007. Focusing on such topics as Charles Bukowski, the Black Dahlia, and other true crime stories, the crime novelists that inspired film noir, sundry grifters, underappreciated … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Events, Upcoming Events, Videos
Tagged 1933 Group, Charles Bukowski, Esotouric, Kim Cooper, programmatic architecture, Richard Schave
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Black Artists Honoring Black Icons — A Free Virtual Art Roundtable
Celebrate Black History Month during a free Zoom event focused on black artists paying homage to black icons on Thursday, February 25. Jean-Michel Basquiat, Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, and Nipsey Hustle are just a few of the legendary figures honored … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Upcoming Events
Tagged black history month, sofitel los angeles, taj and tiffanie anderson
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Recipe: A DIY Valentine’s Cocktail Courtesy of The Sofitel Los Angeles
Valentine’s Day is two days away. If you’re celebrating at home, why not enhance this romantic day with a drink created by one of Los Angele’s premier cocktailians, Aidan Demarest? LA Director of Nightlife for the elegant Sofitel Los Angeles, … Continue reading
Valentine’s Weekend At-Home Sipping Events
Valentine’s Day is next Sunday, and for those of us who want to celebrate safely at home while doing something a little different, a number of virtual tasting events are happening on Valentine’s weekend. Buy a ticket and your chosen … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food
Tagged a.o.c., Cutwater Spirits, Karin E. Baker, triple coffee, Valentine's Day
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Last-Minute Super Bowl Food Specials Around LA
Super Bowl LV is on Sunday, February 7. Though Los Angeles reopened outdoor restaurants on January 29, there was a pandemic proviso: no big-screen TVs. The festivities may be smaller than usual, but that doesn’t mean the usual indulgences shouldn’t … Continue reading