A new film by queer directors Naz Riahi & Silas Howard who will be at this screening in person! Plus there will be a post-screening concert and discussion with documentary subject and filmmakers. Presented by L.M.N.O.P., the Lesbian Movie Night Ongoing Project!
Whammy! L.M.N.O.P. Presents Madelynn Von Ritz is Almost Famous
the morning after the deuluge, you can big time see the mountains full of snow real easy this morning in my pedro town… this is taken right by the maritime museum, looking northeastward w/the vincent thomas bridge bordering the top.
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Happy Harbor Restaurant. Photo by Jeff Bovon
By Jeff Bovon
After two months of research and thousands of dim sum consumed:
Top three Dim Sum Restaurants
1) Bistro 1968 – Abalone Tart, Baked Pork Bun, Lobster roll, Rice Noodle Roll, Sticky Rice, Stuffed Morel
2) Longo’s – Hargow, Fish Roll, Chicken Feet, Cucumbers, Lobster roll, Pineapple Bun
3) Chef Tony – Hargow, Baked Bun, Pork Knuckle, XLB
Special attributes
Ray’s: Only the spring roll was best in class BUT everything was great Easy to recommend to others
Capital Seafood – Best Carts: Taro Toot Roll, Flaky Pork Bun, Pork & Scallion Cake, Chicken Feet, BBQ Duck
IXLB – Best Fast casual/ Take Out: Hargow, Shumai, Char Siu Bao, Fried Wonton, Curry Puff, Pineapple Bun
Photo courtesy of Cazadores Tequila.
The origin of the Margarita cocktail continues to be a mystery. While one legend states that it was invented in Texas in 1948 in honor of chanteuse Peggy Lee, others assert that it was created in 1941 at Hussong’s Cantina in Ensenada, while Jose Cuervo claims the drink was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honor of a Mexican showgirl. Another story declares that the Margarita was invented in Chihuahua in 1942 by a bartender before he moved to the US to become a milkman.
Whatever the origin, the Margarita is an undisputed classic. In honor of National Margarita Day on February 22, why not create the beloved drink at home? See below for four inspired takes on the tequila-based libation.
Perfect Pineapple Margarita
Pineapple juice, along with a Tajin rim, put a spin on the classic cocktail, here served with Patron Silver.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Patrón Silver
.5 oz Citrónge Orange Liqueur
1 oz Pineapple juice
.5 oz Lime juice
Tajín rim
Lime wedge for garnish
Method: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until combined and chilled. Strain into a Tajín-rimmed rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
“A Woman Kills” (1968, Radiance Films) A string of murders involving prostitutes in Paris appears to come to an end with the execution of one of their own for the crimes, but the murders continue unabated, and serve as the glue that unites Claude Merlin (the executioner) and Solange Pradel (a police officer who investigated the murders) in a complicated relationship. French drama by Jean-Denis Bonan failed to find distribution and went unseen for nearly a half-century; the film borrows freely from various genres and techniques (New Wave, documentary, exploitation, thriller) and the civil/political unrest of the May 1968 riots in Paris, all of which coalesce into an avant-garde exploration of notions of morality and justice during a time marked by upheaval and war (Merlin is a veteran profoundly affected by his time in Algeria). If “A Woman Kills” doesn’t quite deliver as a mystery, it remains visually and aesthetically entrancing and delivers a memorably offbeat final act. With a bracing free jazz score by Bernard Vitet; Radiance Films’ Blu-ray features a 2K restoration of the original 16mm elements and commentary by historians Kat Ellinger (who notes the presence of French horror director Jean Rollin in the cast) and Virgine Selavy, as well as a selection of Bonan’s early shorts (including “The Sadness of the Anthropophagi, which was banned by French censors). A 2015 documentary on Bonan and extensive liner notes round out the package. Continue reading
this was part of the safe I had welded to the deck of the boat (what I called my e350 van)… this is some other little stuff is all I got of her now… stolen last month in front of my pad and then found ten days later all tore up and ruined, a total loss decided the insurance company. ford stopped making econolines in 2014 BUT I am most grateful for buttloads of gigs/tours/miles/towns where she kept me and my men safe, for eighteen years – long live the boat!
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Second line at The LB Bayou Fest 2015 (Photo by Elise Thompson)
Traditionally, Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is your last chance to enjoy all of the foods that are forbidden during the four-week ritual fasting of Lent. It is also your last chance to really kick up your heels. Here are the best spots around Los Angeles to let the good times roll!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Alligator Beach at Patrick Molloy’s Sports Pub – Hermosa Beach
Mardi Gras comes early to Hermosa. Come celebrate with the New Orleans blues-soul of Alligator Beach at Patrick Malloy’s Sports Pub. The free show starts at 7PM. Be forewarned…this band also plays “Groove is in the Heart” and that will be stuck in your head for days afterward.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Vegan Mardi Gras at Common Space Brewery – Hawthorne
The Plant-base LA, Vegans From Mars, along with Disneyland Vegan, invite you to celebrate a free, plant-based Mardi Gras–kind of a Less-fat Tueaday. From 12 Noon until 5PM, more than 30 of the best local vendors will be bringing delicious vegan food and sweets, including pizza, tamales, and vegan sushi, as well as cruelty-free apparel, jewelry, and home goods. And what would Mardi Gras be without craft beer, a live jazz band (from 1PM – 3 PM), and beads…well “sustainable throws.” Those plastic beads ARE famously terrible for the environment. But we are so curious…
took this shot this morning by the water in my pedro town… what, this is still here?
this article about it is from 2011!
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The Terrace at Jose Andres’ San Laurel restaurant. Photo credit: San Laurel restaurant.
Valentine’s Day is just days away. Though the holiday falls uncomfortably close to Super Bowl Sunday this year, don’t think your other half will let you get away with not making dinner plans. Whether you’re craving a meal of decadent luxury or seeking more affordable price points, we’ve got you covered.
Michelin-starred chef Jose Andres‘ restaurant San Laurel, located atop Conrad Los Angeles, offers stunning views of one of our favorite Los Angeles architectural gems, Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. With cuisine billed as “Californian with a Spanish accent,” San Laurel offers a special prix fixe menu from February 11-14, with options such as Oysters Hibiscus, Hamachi with Smoked Passionfruit, and Fennel Chocolate Cremeux. This 4-course meal is $140 per person.
Visit the iconic Magnolia Bakery‘s LA outpost, located on West 3rd Street, for exquisite Rose Cupcakes, Confetti Cake, or Magnolia’s internationally famous Banana Pudding. You’ll want to place your order soon — these delectable desserts tend to sell out quickly!
Downtown Italian restaurant Rossoblu has earned high praise from the likes of the late, great Jonathan Gold, the Michelin Guide, and Food and Wine. This Valentine’s day, the award-winning Bolognese eatery is offering dining options for both at-home and on the beautiful premises. A special 4-course meal to-go is $79 a person from February 10-14 and can be pre-ordered here. Highlights include Nonna’s Duck Lasagna, Scallop Crudo, and Passionfruit Cake. In-house specials, only offered on February 14, includeTagliolini with Santa Barbara Sea Urchin and Grilled Wagyu. You can make your reservation here. Continue reading
does so cal know it ain’t spring yet? yesterday in my pedro town, this great blue heron seems it couldn’t give a shit cuz for them it fuckin nest-building time!
the real trip though is that this sagi is kyping a twig from a formerly-built nest for one its building in palm tree right next door!
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