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A Day at the Guns N’ Roses Museum
‘Twas the night after Guns N’ Roses and all through the Strip, Everywhere we looked the 80’s were hip We thought we’d take a look at the Tower Records installation, and to our surprise, no one was there except for us. it … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Attractions, Fashion, Music, Photo Essays
Tagged axl rose, GNR museum, guns N' Roses, guns N' Roses tour dates, Slash
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All Star Chef Classic Returns March 9-12
Usually when you attend a food event, you have to wait in line for each bite and try to maneuver through the crowd while juggling plates and wine glasses. Instead, the people behind the All Star Chef Classic decided to … Continue reading
Movies Till Dawn: Dusk to Dawn Terrorthon 2015 – Part 2!
6 p.m. – “Black Sabbath” – Horror/Anthology (1963, MGM Limited Edition Collection) Boris Karloff is your host for three stories about the supernatural directed by Mario Bava: in “The Drop of Water,” a nurse believes that she is pursued by … Continue reading
“East LA Meets Napa” Invites Bordeaux to Join the Party
One of our favorite annual events is East LA Meets Napa, an elegant celebration of food and wine held in the cool courtyards of Union Station. It is a fundraiser for AltaMed Health Services, which provides “…access to health care, senior services, … 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
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
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Offbeat LA
Tagged Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, Old school, Restaurants, Vintage
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Ray Garcia’s BS Taqueria: The Friendliest Joint in Town
We first met Chef Ray Garcia while he was chef at FIG in the Viceroy Santa Monica. He created a lengua banh mi that to this day is one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. Earlier this month, Chef … Continue reading
My Dinner with Ted Lange: “Love Boat” Remembrances and Theatrical Dreams—Made Real!
I catch up with Ted Lange on the heels of the opening of his most recently directed and rousing, Lloyd J. Schwartz penned “Classic Couples Counseling”, the review of which can be found: https://thelosangelesbeat.com/2014/03/classic-couples-counseling-provides-a-prescription-for-fun-and-a-cure-via-laughter/ An actor since the age of … Continue reading
MOCA Presents Dave Hickey “Pirates and Farmers” Book Signing and Talk Wednesday at Grand Central Market
With the release of his latest collection of essays titled Pirates and Farmers, art and culture critic Dave Hickey will give at a talk at a MOCA-sponsored event at the Grand Central Market Wednesday night. A book signing will follow … Continue reading
Hook in Burbank
There is a new upscale burger in town. Founded by Brent and Bruce Reichard, Hook Burger Bistro is marketing itself as “fine dining in a bun”. From the size of the line stretching out the door of the Burbank location, it … Continue reading
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