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12 Places to Celebrate National Oyster Day in Southern California

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

National Oyster Day is August 5, and some of Southern California’s favorite restaurants are offering oyster specials in honor of the day. Specials or not, see the list below for some worthwhile places to slurp down the deliciously briny bivalves. … Continue reading →

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Todo Verde & Other New Food Options Coming to The Ford Amphitheater

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Planning to see Patti Smith, Rodrigo y Gabriela, or another great show at The Ford this season? Aka The John Anson Ford Theatre, The Ford launches its 2021 season on July 30, as the Beat’s own Ted Kane wrote about … Continue reading →

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A Rosé Garden is Opening Today in Venice

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Feel like sipping wine in the sunshine? Then head to Venice, where female-owned canned wine company Bev opens their first tasting room today. The beach-adjacent location on Windward Avenue will offer Bev’s six wine varietals (rosé, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis is Now A Town and Country Affair in San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Monique A. LeBleu

San Diego will be a not-so-quiet village as Tiki Oasis celebrates 20 years of all-things-tiki this week, from Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, August 1, 2021. Billed as the “largest Tiki event in the world,” this year will be five … Continue reading →

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Fellow Reopens with an Updated Dining Experience

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Westwood fine-dining restaurant Fellow recently reopened with a brand-new experience for diners. Angelenos seem to be enjoying this updated dining experience, as there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air during my visit. Fellow is located in a historic … Continue reading →

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$3 Falafel, The Return of Tiki Ti, Delicious Little Tokyo & More Food & Drink News

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

$3 falafel sandwiches and $4 falafel bowls? No, that’s not a typo. Washington DC-based chain Falafel Inc. has just opened its first LA location. Everything is vegan or vegetarian, fresh, all-natural, and locally sourced, and nothing costs more than $4. … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood Restaurant The Henry is Back & Even Better

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Lounging in a beautiful room or on a greenery-lined patio, brunch cocktail in hand, while waiting for the servers at The Henry to bring a tasty dish to your table next is a highly relaxing way to begin a Saturday … Continue reading →

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This 100% Organic Flavored Vodka Was Inspired by Wellness Shots

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Merging natural living with a bit of indulgence, Frankly Organic Vodka bears little resemblance to the vodkas you’ve sipped before. With flavored varieties inspired by wellness shots, this Austin-made corn vodka is 100% organic, non-GMO, made with all-natural ingredients, and … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute Guide: 15 Father’s Day Food & Drink Specials Around LA

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

After a low-key, stay-at-home Father’s Day last June, restaurants are reopening their doors and filling up again. Why not show Dad how much you appreciate him this Sunday, June 20, with a special meal, or maybe some gourmet cookies, special … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Horror in a Glass: Enjoy a Cthulhu Cocktail with “H.P. Lovecraft’s The Deep Ones”

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Paul Gaita

Though H.P. Lovecraft never touched a drop of alcohol, one imagines that the Recluse of Providence might be amused by the idea of a cocktail inspired by the Big Daddy of his sprawling and influential Cthulhu Mythos (actually, he wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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