September 1, 2010 – 10:31 am
There were many things about the place I moved from one month ago that had seen my tenancy surpass seven years, but the one that comes to mind other than affordability is that I was geographically in the center of Los Angeles. I never had to choose – I could drive as easily to Venice [...]
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Posted in Hollywood, Humor, In the life
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Also tagged assault, attempted, battery, De Longpre Avenue, De Longpre Park, DeLongpre Park, June Street, robbery, sunset blvd
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August 18, 2010 – 12:01 pm
This August, The Standard (West) Hollywood has taken a refreshing approach to the bustle and hubbub of Sunset Blvd. Since the month is half-over, I’m a little late but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy tonight and the remaining Wednesday in The Cactus Lounge, whereby local emerging artists are showcased live and unplugged, performing acoustic [...]
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Posted in Events, Food, Music, West Hollywood, cocktails
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Also tagged acoustic, August, diner, Food, hotel, Music, set, sunset blvd, The Cactus Lounge, The Standard, Wednesdays, West Hollywood
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August 11, 2010 – 10:51 am
There’s something to be said of Steve Jobs’ hatred of buttons by BlackBerry users. All I know is, there’s no app for the alleviation of frustration caused by a 100% visually dependent phone. Nor is there an iPhone app (or my iPod Touch, for that matter) that provides the tactile experience which enables me to [...]
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Posted in Celebs, Events, Hollywood, Nerdism, cocktails
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Also tagged #BBMLounge, BBM, BBM Lounge, BlackBerry, events, nightlife, open bar, Siren Studios, VIP, Xomad
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I used to frequent that strip near the legendary Guitar Center in that incognito stretch on Sunset Boulevard. Post-college it was late night snacks (or entrees) at Bossa Nova eating what they dubbed “Brazilian food.” I’m not saying it’s not; I’m just saying that it was the widest and most diverse cuisine I ever got [...]
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Posted in Food, West Hollywood, beer, wine
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Also tagged beer, bruschetta, flatbread, small plates, sunset blvd, Vintage Enoteca, West Hollywood, wine bar
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It’s a famed event. After, all, we’re on the Crab Fest No. 6. But I’m late to the party and this was my first time around – but now I can finally say I’ve been initiated as a Hungry Cat Crab Fest attendee. The prix fixe pricing ($65) could justify itself well enough, with the [...]
Hollywood Bowl season is upon us! And what better opportunity to combine your love of food with your love of music than to do up the pre-performance picnic the right way? Grab a recommended wine from Jill at Domaine LA to pair with your food and you’re set. Just make sure your show is an official [...]
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Posted in Beverly Hills, Culver City, Food, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Pasadena, West Hollywood, Westwood, lunch, robertson, wine
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Also tagged beverly blvd, Beverly Hills, BLD, boxed dinner, boxed lunch, Culver City, Da Vinci, Diana Stavardis, Domaine LA, Elements Kitchen, Hancock Park, Hollywood Bowl, M Cafe, Melrose, Mozza2Go, Napa Valley Grille, Pasadena, Petrossian, robertson, take-away, take-out, West Hollywood, Westwood
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Last week, Vintage Enoteca opened on Sunset Blvd., introducing an chic yet understated style to the strip between Fairfax and La Brea – nearby Cheebo, Japanese vintage clothing store Pop Killer and the famed Guitar Center. Enjoy wines from all over with a focus on Italy, France, Spain, Austria, California, and Washington – including Lopez [...]
Having grown up in the former bowling capital of the world, I’ve had my fair share of childhood birthday parties held at bowling alleys. Though I never learned to curve the ball down the lane, bowling is a special pastime that holds a kind of nostalgia. There’s nothing like a little Hollywood glitz to go with [...]
