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Goodnight Dark Prince: Sir Christopher Lee has Left the Belfry

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Dukey Flyswatter

On June 7th, Christopher Frank Carandini Lee, closed the coffin lid on an illustrious life as colorful and sometimes as serious as the  films he starred in.  A descendant of European royalty and great-grandson of Italian opera singer Countess Estelle Marie, Lee … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Oldest Surviving Los Angeles Restaurants… A Master List of the Vintage, Historic and Old School

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

We are lucky in Los Angeles to have a lot of spectacular vintage restaurants, but we are still losing many every year to owners who retire, sell out for money or lose their long-held lease to nasty gentrification. I’m a … Continue reading →

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Cops4Causes’ “Golden Ticket Show” Honors Luc and Stacia Robitaille Along with Memorable “Divas Las Vegas” Performance Hosted by Frank Marino!

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Jennifer K. Hugus

What do theatrically inclined kids, female impersonators, wolves, LA County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Ladavazo, and Judy Tenuta all have in common? They are collectively present symbolically and/or physically at the Friday March 13th “Golden Ticket Show”! It is a festive … Continue reading →

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LA Weekly Essentials: It was the Best of Times, it was the Worst of Times

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Last Sunday, the LA Weekly hosted “The Essentials” at the California Market Center in DTLA. The event was scheduled from 2pm until 5pm, but we only got to enjoy about an hour of tastings. The VIP ticket, which allowed you to enter the … Continue reading →

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Favorites from LA Weekly Essentials

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Elise Thompson

1. Maude was without a doubt everyone’s favorite bite. We were eager to try Curtis Stone’s food since reservations are so hard to come by for his 7 table restaurant. The small plate of white asparagus foie gras mousse, braised mustard … Continue reading →

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Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Elise Thompson

There were some notable Mardi Gras celebrations last weekend, and some events are happening as late as February 28th. But we are traditionalists here at The LA Beat and we will be celebrating on Tuesday, February 17th like all of … Continue reading →

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Favorites from Los Angeles Magazine’s Food Event 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Elise Thompson

Sunday was as warm as any summer’s day for Los Angeles Magazine’s Food Event, but the flavors were definitely autumnal. Squash was everywhere, from Crossroads‘ sweet and savory Kabocha Squash with Pumpkin Seeds to Faith & Flower’s Pumpkin Panna Cotta … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Los Angeles Magazine’s 9th Annual Food Event at Saddlerock Ranch

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Elise Thompson

Once again the bucolic hills of Saddlerock Ranch will provide the backdrop for Los Angeles Magazine’s “Food Event” on Sunday, October 19, 2014. No other venue in LA can match the beauty of this vineyard, with huge shade trees and comfortable seating. No one else has zebras, … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Murphy Ranch- A Hike to Visit an Evil Nazi Hideout

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

Los Angeles, a blue-skied utopia where the eyes of the world are focused. It’s a place where dreams come true and where people follow the Yellow Brick Road, right? Well, as we’ve mentioned in prior Offbeat L.A. articles there are plenty … Continue reading →

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Offbeat LA: The Fender Guitar Factory Tour in Corona… A Twang Heard ‘Round the World

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

One of the many things we have to be proud of in Southern California are the sheer number of original creations that have come out of our land of continuous sunshine and blue skies. The hula hoop, the jacuzzi, and … Continue reading →

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