Tag Archives: Ed Simon

Canned Heat Headlined a Great Day of Music in the Hi Desert at the Inaugural Adelanto New Blues Festival

On a sunny afternoon in the high desert town of Adelanto, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for a full day of music and fun at Mavericks Heritage Field at the inaugural Adelanto New Blues Festival. The event, featuring as the headliner … Continue reading

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solita in Huntington Beach introduces new Baja-inspired brunch dishes for Memorial Day weekend

Executive Chef Deborah Schneider of solita Tacos & Margaritas in Huntington Beach will be introducing some delicious new menu items to solita’s weekend brunch menu. Brunch at solita is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 3pm. In addition, … Continue reading

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Memorial Day is All-Day Happy Hour at Del Frisco’s Grille in Irvine

Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us. On this holiday, when we pay tribute by honoring our brave men and women who have served and often died to protect our liberty, often times we raise a glass to them in … Continue reading

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OC’s The Blind Pig has Created a Drink for Charity for Negroni Week

The Negroni is considered one of the iconic classic cocktails of the 20th Century. Most accounts claim that it was invented in Florence, Italy in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni. Whatever its origins, though it is a tasty drink that … Continue reading

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ShipKicker Country Music Festival this Weekend at the Queen Mary features Parmalee

This Saturday and Sunday, it’s time to dust off your Tony Lamas, put your hat on straight and head on down to the Queen Mary in Long Beach for the inaugural ShipKicker Country Music Festival. Dustin Lynch will headline Saturday’s … Continue reading

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Moscow Mules and the Ginger Beer Revolution, Part Two: The Taste Tests

In part one of this report, Chris Reed from Reed’s Inc. spoke about ginger beer, its history, Reed’s creation of their ginger products, why ginger is special and what the health benefits are, plus why ginger beer works so well … Continue reading

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Mick’s Karma Bar in Irvine and HachéLA in Silver Lake Present an Awesome Burger, French Style

There are hamburgers, and then there are hamburgers. In France, the upscale version of a hamburger is called steak haché, or chopped steak. At Mick’s Karma Burger in Irvine and its sister establishment, HachéLA in the Silver Lake District of … Continue reading

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Beat Museum’s Beatnik Shindig to Take Place in San Francisco June 26-28

San Francisco has always been at the heart of the Beat Generation. Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s City Lights Bookstore is a must for anyone who wants to see the North Beach location where Allen Ginsberg’s poem Howl! was first published and sold. … Continue reading

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Canned Heat’s Fito de la Parra Talks about the Blues, Canned Heat, Woodstock and the Upcoming Adelanto New Blues Festival

When Fito de la Parra started playing drums as a child, he had no idea where it would take him. He only knew that he loved playing. Ultimately, his musicianship brought him to Los Angeles, where he became the drummer … Continue reading

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Brent’s Deli Announces Charity Donations for Customer Appreciation Day May 20

Brent’s Deli, the Northridge eatery that many proclaim as the best deli in the Los Angeles area, has announced that May 20th will be Community Appreciation Day. On this day, 20 percent of Brent’s sales from guests who dine in, … Continue reading

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