Category Archives: Food

This is Halloween 2023: Haunted Attractions

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Here are some exciting Halloween attractions  happening throughout October to thrill, chill, enchant, or scare the living crap out of you! ONGOING HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS HAUNTED HAYRIDE 7 p.m. – 10:30 & 12 midnite / Griffith Park  $29.99 – $109.99 One … Continue reading →

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Why the Hotel Figueroa is a Dining & Drinking Destination

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

Though currently celebrating its 97th birthday, the Hotel Figueroa is as newsworthy as ever. Earlier this year, Food & Wine bestowed high praise on this DTLA boutique hotel when it appeared on two of their Global Tastemakers lists: The 10 Best … Continue reading →

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Chef Stephanie Izard’s Chili Crisp-Inspired Collab with Hidden Valley Ranch

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

This Little Goat, created by Chef Stephanie Izard (Girl & the Goat, Cabra), has just launched its newest condiment. Created in collaboration with Hidden Valley Ranch, Ranch Chili Crunch merges the umami blast of Chili Crunch’s gochugaru chilis, fried garlic, … Continue reading →

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The L.A. Times Night Market Returns This Weekend!

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

The L.A. Times Food Bowl Night Market is back! Now in its seventh year, The Times’ Night Market is bigger than ever, with three weekend days of food and drink festivities, from September 22-24. Night Market is a unique opportunity … Continue reading →

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West Adams Block Party With Arrested Development, D Smoke, Surprise Hip Hop Legend & More

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

The West Adams Block Party returns to the vital West Adams neighborhood this Sunday, September 3! This free (with RSVP) event goes for nine hours, with live musical performances, art installations, local businesses, food trucks, a job fair, and a kids’ … Continue reading →

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2023 Tiki Oasis Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Written by Dave Arnson The cult of Tiki is an intriguing one, one of disposable income and alcoholic hedonism coupled with an artfully fantastical version of a faux- Polynesian paradise. These elements all come together once a year (for over … Continue reading →

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You Can Now Get BBQ Brisket Burritos & Quesadillas at Del Taco

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

The favorite eatery of Lily Tomlin’s septuagenarian stoner character on Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie,” Del Taco has just introduced three new items featuring 16-hour pit-smoked pulled beef brisket and smoky honey chipotle BBQ sauce.  We tried all three items – … Continue reading →

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Palmilla Cocina y Tequila: Elevated Cuisine & Cocktails in Newport Beach

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Karin E. Baker

A long-awaited new restaurant opened in Newport Beach on July 27. Palmilla Cocina y Tequila is from the team behind Hermosa Beach’s restaurant of the same name, along with Manhattan Beach’s acclaimed Esperanza. Palmilla Cocina y Tequila was designed by … Continue reading →

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Meals on Wheels Hollywood Under The Stars Event Brought the Glamour

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Zoë Sharpe

Hollywood Under The Stars returned to the Paramount lot benefiting St. Vincent Meals on Wheels at the end of June. Emceed by Doug Savant and Fox News Anchor Susan Hirasuna, the gala presented Martin Sheen with the “Vincent’s Heart Award” from the … Continue reading →

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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Liquid Kitty’s Summer Punk Rock BBQ at Harvelle’s!

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Friends, the Kitty may be gone, but the Liquid Kitty pUnk rOck BBQ is back! The owners of Harvelle’s are nice enough to let us make some noise in their fine establishment. Sunday, July 9, 2023. 12:30 pm – 6pm, … Continue reading →

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