This Sunday’s B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn in Grand Park LA looks to be a brilliant opportunity to get your funk on, for nothing. This free event goes on from noon to 8pm and will highlight each of the Key Elements of Hip-Hop: DJing , street art, dancing, battling, and of course rapping. The former members of the Pharcyde that have reunited for 2022 aren’t calling themselves that, exactly, but I’ll bet their performance at 5:15 will include your favorite songs from Bizarre Ride II Tha Pharcyde since that album gets its thirtieth anniversary this year. An appearance from Inventor of the Scratch Grand Wizard Theodore, damn, the Old School don’t get much older than that. Breakestra are a live band that cuts like a good DJ, and anyone complaining about hip-hop people being unable to play real instruments can get schooled at this set. If you bring your kids, they’ll have a craft area to make their own funky creations, as well as a Kids Battle set for 1pm. Food trucks, local vendors and a display of “eye-popping” graffiti art will be part of the PG, that means program, and it’s easy. If Hip Hop is a question – What are you going to do? – this afternoon gathering in the park provides a wide range of possible answers.
EVENT SCHEDULE:**
Noon – 1:00 p.m.: DJ Frankie Flave
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Kids Battle
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Battle of the DJs: Bonnie & Clyde vs. DJ Skeme Richards
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Lockin’ & Poppin’ Showcase: DJ LA Smurf & Silky D
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: DJ Battlecat
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Grand Wizard Theodore
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: Breakestra
5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Far Side
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Behind the Groove with DJ KS360 NY Funk
B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn takes place on Sunday, July 17 from noon – 8:00 p.m in Grand Park (in the Olive Court, the Performance Lawn between Grand Ave. and Hill St.), 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Admission is free, all are welcome.
Caviar Frites. Image courtesy of The Green Room, Burbank.
This Monday, July 18, is National Caviar Day. If you love caviar, you know that any reason is a good reason to indulge in the delicacy.
Caviar isn’t just an indulgence – it’s also healthy, as it’s full of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Below, you’ll find five LA restaurants and bars where you can make your champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true.
GrandMaster Recorders, Hollywood
Once a recording studio for legends like David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age, Grandmaster Recorders is now a restaurant with one of the most happening rooftops in LA. Take in the view as you nibble on a caviar cannoli, or go full-on and luxuriate in the Ossetra Caviar service.
The Green Room, Burbank
Known for one of LA’s most stunning views, The Green Room is the glamorous hidden lounge at Burbank’s Castaway. You’ll find not just Caviar Frites (Yukon Gold French fries generously studded in Petrossian caviar), but also Steak Tartare Caviar “Cigars.” Made of steak tartare rolled up in pastry or phyllo dough dotted at the end with a dollop of caviar to resemble cigars, the “cigars” are served in a crystal ashtray with burnt onion ash and a smoke-filled cigar box.
Asterid, DTLA
Located at Walt Disney Concert Hall, asterid is the newest offering from Chef Ray Garcia (Broken English). Sit on the expansive patio at one of LA’s most iconic structures and enjoy a vibrant dining and cocktail experience. Don’t miss the organic squash tamal topped with caviar and crema.
my first hobble on the waterfront in my pedro town in over a month and crimony… I wasn’t even on tour! well, I’m fit and hobblin’ again but still keepin a good eye on the deck, don’t wanna tumble!
A powerful play focusing on the real women involved in the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, “Roe” has played to sold-out audiences at LA’s Fountain Theatre for the past three weeks. Audiences everywhere can watch a free hyper-staged live stream of the final performance of “Roe” on Sunday, July 10.
Written by Lisa Loomer, “Roe” goes beyond the headlines to look at Norma McCorvey, known as “Jane Roe,” and Sarah Weddington, the lawyer who defended her in Roe v. Wade. Recently overturned, the landmark Supreme Court case made safe, legal abortion a right for American women. “Roe” also examines the years after the court’s decision and the great divide surrounding the issue in today’s America.
Published in 2019, “Roe” has been praised as both poignant and humorous. To receive a link to watch the free seven-camera live stream, go to www.fountaintheatre.com.
A delicious spread from Sumac Restaurant at Hollywood under the Stars benefit for Meals on Wheels 2022. Photo by Elise Thompson.
The LA Beat recently enjoyed “Hollywood Under the Stars” on the Paramount Studios lot. The charity’s first event in two years offered delicacies from over a dozen local chefs and patisseries, plus live music from the 10-piece De Bois All-Star Band. The event benefitted St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, the largest privately funded senior nutrition program in the country.
Everyone was friendly and having a good time dancing, chatting and posing for pictures on the beautiful film lot. Of course, if you know us at all, you know that for us it was all about the food. There were some old favorites there as well as some exciting newcomers.
Our new regular lunch spot Agnes, once again set up an absolutely insane cheese table. I especially love the triple cream soft cheeses, dried apricots, fresh fruit, coppa, fig jam, pimento cheese spread, and their signature corn nuts. Make sure to stop in at their cheesery and restaurant in Pasadena for their tater tots, pastas and bomb diggety sandwiches. Yes, their food is so good that it threw my slang right back to the early 2000s! Continue reading →
The Habit Burger Grill and Tarantula Hill Brewing are collaborating on a limited-edition, essence-of-summer beer. In honor of the collab, the two brands are hosting a party at Tarantula Hill Brewing in Thousand Oaks this Saturday, July 9 from 12 to 3:30 p.m.
This limited-edition summer sipper, Sun Soaked Lazy IPA, debuts the same day. With tropical and stone fruit flavors, Sun Soaked Hazy IPA takes inspiration from the salad’s fresh peaches. The striking can features birds-of-paradise and retails for $8.
This new IPA pairs beautifully with The Habit’s summery Chargrilled Peach Salad. Featuring marinated chicken and sweet peaches, both grilled over an open flame, the salad also includes pickled red onions, Parmesan, and citrus Dijon dressing.
National Fried Chicken Day is Wednesday, July 6. Celebrate the holiday in LA with the “Tour de Chicken” led by “El Gallo,” the world-famous yellow chicken car.
Two women renowned for their fried chicken expertise – Kim Prince of Hotville Chicken and LA Times food reporter Jenn Harris – will lead this tour of ten restaurants as they travel, chat, and dine in “El Gallo.” Join them and savor both favorite fried chicken favorites and limited-edition specials. Other options include wine and champagne pairings and caviar-topped dishes.
RE:Her, a sisterhood of Los Angeles restaurateurs, is the organization behind the “Tour de Chicken.” In addition to the July 6 tour, featuring RE:Her member eateries, a variety of RE:Her restaurants will serve standout fried chicken specials through July 10. You’ll find the list of participating eateries here.
The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See below for the tour schedule.
