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Where to Celebrate the 4th Safely in 2022
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
Posted in Attractions, Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Movies, Music, Theater, Upcoming Events
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The 2022 Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Was a Day to Remember
Fresh ocean breezes, marina views, and an abundance of wine and drink vendors made the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival a festive, memorable weekend. The pandemic brought the festival to a two-year halt, making the luxurious festival’s 2022 return … Continue reading
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Tagged balboa bay resort, casamigos tequila, Cutwater Spirits, el silencio mezcal, finnish long drink, hampton water, Karin E. Baker, Ketel One, newport beach wine & spirits festival, patron tequila, probitas rum, rabble wine, spritz society
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Gusto Green Enlivens Downtown Dining
One of Los Angeles’ most anticipated restaurants of 2022 was Gusto Green. That’s no big surprise when you find out it’s the creation of restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, the hospitality visionary behind Felix. Located in Venice, Felix topped Esquire’s list of … Continue reading
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Tagged chef rob gentile, culinary hemp, gusto green, Janet Zuccarini, Karin E. Baker
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Three Outstanding LA Bars Offering Superior (and Well-Priced) Whisky Tastings This Week
In honor of Father’s Day, but extending though Sunday, June 26, you can enjoy an Aberfeldy whisky tasting for just $25 at three of LA’s best bars. The Varnish (Downtown), Mister O’s (Studio City) and Birdie G’s (Santa Monica) are … Continue reading
Music! Lights! Acrobats! Amazing Food! “Revive” at Vibiana
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
10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Food & Drink Experiences 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 whisky tasting, or a burger special, vegan or otherwise? See below for a few of our favorite … Continue reading
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Tagged Birdie G's, black angus steakhouse, don papa rum, islands fine burgers & drinks, Karin E. Baker, mister o's studio city, nomoo new American burgers, nueva restaurant, portofino hotel redondo beach, rosemallows, south coast botanic garden, Tam O'Shanter, the varnish los angeles, vegan food los angeles, whiskey red's
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A 2022 James Beard Award Nominee Just Opened His First LA Restaurant
Plant-based eatery Avant Garden Bistro was a huge success when it opened in New York City in 2015. Earlier this month, its LA counterpart of the same name opened in West Hollywood. Avant Garden Bistro is led by Ravi DeRossi. … Continue reading
The Spring Joshua Tree Music Fest returns for a more intimate festival experience
Nestled within the Joshua Tree Lake and Campgrounds, the Joshua Tree Musical Festival will feature five stages and 40 acres to fill four days and nights with soul-lifting, high-energy music, art, workshops, and more, this Thursday through Sunday, May 12-15, … Continue reading
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Tagged 79rs, Adam Freeland, Banda Sin Nombre, Cimafunk, DJ Dan, Father Taj, Gone Gone Beyond, Gorangutang, House of Hamsa, Joshua Tree Music Festival, Kate Vargas, Mikey Reyes’ Beats & Rhymes, Neal Francis, Sofaz, Sunny War, The California Honeydrops, TheSeshen, Thumpasaurus
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