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Before Gwen it was all about Maude

Before Gwen it was all about Maude

I like to imagine Curtis Stone’s L.A. restaurants, Gwen and Maude, are sassy sisters (actually they are named for his grandmothers). For me they represent two L.A. female personas: Gwen is the leather-jacket wearing, meat-eating Hollywood tough girl while Maude is the demure, Chanel-clad flexitarian. Although these 

4 Ways to Spend July 4th and one free event you won’t believe!

4 Ways to Spend July 4th and one free event you won’t believe!

I don’t know about you, but nothing sucks up my patriotic spirit more than a long line! Here are 4 ways to spend July 4th in L.A. where you are guaranteed a spot plus one freebie that I couldn’t believe! 1. Party like its 1940! 

The Best Weekend Happy Hours You Haven’t Been to Yet!

The Best Weekend Happy Hours You Haven’t Been to Yet!

L.A is a city where most people don’t have 9-5 jobs, so there’s no reason why our happy hours should be defined by the 40 hour work week! Here are some places that truly understand the needs of the hardworking Angeleno. Best of all they are categorized 

Your Ultimate L.A. Father’s Day

No father is the same, so why celebrate them in the same old way. Read on for 5 unconventional ways to honor dad this June 19th 2016!  For the Car Enthusiast This Father’s Day, La Dolce Vita will be offering a “Steak, Scotch, & a Sports Car” experience. 

Vegetable Tastings, from Paris to L.A.

Vegetable Tastings, from Paris to L.A.

Recently I had the opportunity to dine at Le Comptoir, one of the most affordable tasting menus in this city at $79 for 7-courses, and L’Arpège whose vegetable tasting menu will set you back quite a few Euros for 12-courses. Both restaurants feature vegetables picked from the 

Last Minute Cinco de Drinko Ideas

Last Minute Cinco de Drinko Ideas

Cinco de Mayo marks a very special day for us here in the United States: an excuse to drink more Margaritas! So if you haven’t already purchased your Tequila Reposado Rodeo Hat for at home festivities, consider spending Cinco de Mayo at one of the