Category Archives: Food

Herb & Seed’s New Delivery Service Makes Plant-Based Eating Easy

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Herb & Seed Plant-Based Kitchen is a new vegan meal delivery service. A local, woman-owned company based here in Los Angeles. Herb & Seed is headed by Natalie Jaconetty, who has been eating organic plant-based food since she was a … Continue reading →

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The Roosevelt Hotel Has a New Outdoor Bar & it’s Hosting Live Jazz Tonight

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

If you’re a fan of Hollywood’s historic Roosevelt Hotel, you may have visited its Spare Room. A cocktail lounge and gaming parlor tucked away on the hotel’s mezzanine level, the Spare Room is a gorgeous vintage spot that serves inventive … Continue reading →

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Southern-Style Bakery Dr. Shica’s Opens Thursday!

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Dr. Shica’s long-awaited gourmet bakery finally opens its first brick-and-mortar space tomorrow, Thursday, May 20, in Culver City. Why are these Southern-style treats so popular? Since she was a little girl in South Carolina playing with her first Easy-Bake oven, … Continue reading →

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Get Professionally Photographed with Your Dog at ‘Tattoos & Rescues’ Fundraiser

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Would you like a professional photograph with your rescue pet? For just a $20 donation, you and your beloved canine can have a beautiful photo taken while benefiting Long Beach Animal Care Services! The fundraiser, called ‘Tattoos & Rescues,’ takes place this … Continue reading →

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‘Study of Fire’ is a New Pop-up Series at Eataly’s Rooftop Restaurant Terra

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

‘Study of Fire’ is a new dining pop-up at Terra, Eataly’s beautiful rooftop restaurant in Century City. ‘Study of Fire’ is a  collaboration between Terra and various local chefs, restaurants, and pop-ups. It’s a celebration of the return to LA … Continue reading →

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Yes, Coffee Kombucha is Now a Thing

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

If you’re a kombucha fan but wish it gave a bit more of a buzz, you might want to try Caffe Luxxe’s new coffee-based kombucha. You’ve probably had typical kombucha. Made with fermented tea, this healthful beverage contains naturally occurring … Continue reading →

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Nomad Eatery Brings Bright Global Flavors to the South Bay

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Backpacking through Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Asia in his twenties, Scott Cooper’s passion for international flavors and hospitality was established, in particular after a visit to a taverna in Greece where he savored “the best meal of my life.” … Continue reading →

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14 Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Cinco de Mayo is back. Thought the holiday is far more celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico, hey, we’re here, so let’s raise a glass. Whether you’d like to watch a live stream of East LA’s own Los Lobos, … Continue reading →

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This Tijuana-Born Salsa Maker is All About Integrity & Authenticity

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

El Novato is a line of unique, locally made salsas crafted with integrity. This new company is the creation of film costumer Gaby Acosta. Born in Tijuana, where she lived until she was three, Gaby has spent her life divided … Continue reading →

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How to Get Free Beauty Products from Saie, a Clean & Sustainable Brand, This Tuesday

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Saie Beauty will give away free beauty products when its lavender truck stops at Uncle Paulie’s deli in Beverly Grove on Tuesday, April 13. The visit is part of Saie’s carbon-neutral road trip around Los Angeles to promote Dew Blush, … Continue reading →

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