TROIS MEC
CASUAL ‘FINE DINING’ MINI MALL STYLE
Because looks can be deceiving, and you know the old adage, don’t judge a book by its cover, you’d probably be skeptical to find out that L.A.’s new foodie hotspot, Trois Mec (purposefully misspelled), sits very unassuming in a mid city mini-mall. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
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RUN FOR THE WALL 25TH ANNIVERSARY
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
It was a nice warm Wednesday, May 15, at 7:45 AM, when 1,500 motorcycles and support vehicles rolled out of a parking lot in Rancho Cucamonga, California for a 10 day trip to Washington DC. Their journey is not a fun one but one to bring attention to the tragedy of war and our MIA/POW veterans. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
DUVERGER MACARONS
SPREADING THE PARISIAN MACARON CRAZE IN L.A.
What do Oxnard, California and Paris, France have in common? Not much you’d think. But Oxnard is home to Duverger, purveyors of fine Parisian macarons. Since 2008, the company has gone from selling at flea markets to being carried in 17 states, as well as online. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
AMFM FESTIVAL COMES TO COACHELLA VALLEY
The Coachella Valley is festival HQ in these parts, besides being home to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as well as Stagecoach, now comes AMFM Fest. A four-day festival AMFM is Art, Music, Film and More and will be taking place Cathedral “Cat” City in Coachella Valley June 13 to 16. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
AM & SHAWN LEE
BACK FOR MORE
The dynamic hipster duo of AM & Shawn Lee is back with its sophomore release, La Musique Numerique (French for “digital music”)—available now via Park The Records! (Movie review continued continued click on picture above)
DESPERATE ACTS OF MAGIC
(Gold Cap Films…Not Rated…86 min)
It is summer time and that means Hollywood big budget studio films galore. It’s that time of year where, popcorn in hand, moviegoers turn off their thinking caps and gush of oversized onscreen fun. But if you prefer smaller and quirkier films of the indie variety, you may want to give Desperate Acts of Magic a try. (Movie review continued continued click on picture above)
PINCHES TACOS
GREAT F’N TACOS
To some people, the name of popular fast casual taco chain Pinches Tacos is offensive. To others, those with a sense of humor, it’s just a fact—they make good fuckin’ tacos. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
CHEAP TRICK
CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF ‘AT BUDOKAN’
It’s hard to believe that it has been 35 years since rock group Cheap Trick released its groundbreaking live recording of At Budokan. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
‘THE ICEMAN’
KILLER FILM IS AS COOL AS IT GETS
Every once and a while, a cool guy film, and I don’t mean the lame shoot ‘em up and blow ‘em up variety, hits theaters—think Pulp Fiction, Braveheart (do make sure to see Mel Gibson’s most recent Get the Gringo on-demand) or 44 Inch Chest. Sure, they’re violent (but not gratuitous) and intense, but there’s enough meat to make it a hearty and a satisfying movie. (Movie review continued continued click on picture above)
SERVING THE LESS FORTUNATE WITH HEALTHY FOOD
In my travels, I have met a great warrior doing God’s work just 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. His name is Allan Espinoza, a U.S. Army veteran and co-founder and pastor of God Provides Ministry. Together with his wife and fellow founder Bell Lucas, they dedicate their time to feeding the homeless. They work long hours, six-days-a-week to provide those less fortunate with good, quality, healthy food—with the donations of local grocery stores, produce houses, and food warehouses. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
STATE SOCIAL HOUSE
COMING TO SUNSET STRIP
Billed as a new restaurant/lounge concept, State Social House will be opening this June at the former Red Rock location. And if that wasn’t enough exciting news, the plans call for the new space to take over Isla Cantina, located around the corner, to become a new Smoker’s Lounge. (Story continued click on picture above)
CYCLES OF CHANGE: CHICANO PARK MURALISM
a documentary by Horacio Jones
This April 20th, on the heels of Chicano Park being declared San Diego, Ca’s latest historic site. The documentary “Cycles of Change: Muralism in Chicano Park“ prescreened at The Bread and Salt an exhibition space in San Diego’s East Village Arts District. The event began with a short talk and slideshow by one of the films featured personality’s prolific artist Mario Torero. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
GET AWAY WITHOUT GETTING AWAY
With summer approaching, the desire for a vacation, even if it’s just a quick getaway, is on most of our minds these days. If you’re looking to travel on the cheap and stay local, sure, places like Santa Barbara or Solvang (a lovely manmade tourist trap) are only two hours away. Las Vegas is always a decadent option, but if you want an easy and refined escape, you may want to consider Carmel-by-the-Sea, a lovely, white-sand beach community that’s a haven for art lovers, and wine and food enthusiasts. (Carmel travel trip continued click on picture above)
MOBY & MARK LANEGAN TEAM UP FOR
SPECTACULAR ‘THE LONELY NIGHT’ VIDEO
Here’s a music video that needs to be seen…Moby and Mark Lanegan (of Screaming Trees fame) have teamed up on the song “The Lonely Night” (available on limited edition 7" released for this year's Record Store Day), and the beautiful time-lapse music video is a feast for the eyes. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
ABIGAILE
A SOUTH BAY HOT SPOT
The South Bay, Hermosa Beach to be exact, is a laid back area where people party hard—they just may do so in shorts and flip-flops year round. And while it’s all about the beach, pier and water in this part of town, just a stone’s throw from the sand is Abigaile, Hermosa’s newest hot spot that delivers fine fare and good times. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
CHANGING ‘LAST CALL’ TO 4AM
YAY OR NAY?
While we like to think of L.A. as the party capital of the world, between Hollywood’s glitz and glamour (you know, ain’t no party like an L.A. party), some folks are proposing to change Last Call from 2am to 4am. Do you think this is a good idea? (Story continued continued click on picture above)
PEDALERS FORK
RIDES INTO FOODIES’ HEARTS
To some people, the idea of dining in Calabasas is akin to going on vacation to have a bite to eat. Time spent along the 101 North Freeway, especially in rush hour traffic, can be most unpleasant, but sometimes it’s all about the destination. And folks in the valley listen up, because you will want to know about Pedalers Fork, a California-style farm-to-table bicycle-friendly restaurant in Calabasas. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
DJ RASHIDA
DRESSED TO KILL
These days in ‘clubland’ it’s all about the deejay. Go to any ‘it’ club and all eyes are transfixed on the deejay. Sure, they’re leading the party but nowadays the club experience is more like a concert, with all eyes facing forward, rather than just free-for-all dancing. And one of the hottest names on the scene is rising-star DJ Rashida. (Story continued continued click on picture above)
YARD HOUSE OFFERS NEW
‘EAT LATE’ MENU
Our friends at Yard House, a favorite for hearty comfort food and drinks around town, have come up with an exciting after 10pm ‘Eat Late’ menu that includes Monte Cristo Pops for crying out loud! (Dine review continued click on picture above)
BIZZY BONE PENS AUTOBIOGRAPHY
“INSIDE A BIZZY MIND” NOW AVAILABLE
Rapper Bizzy Bone, a founding member of Bone thugs-n-harmony, has penned his riveting autobiography aptly titled Inside a Bizzy Mind, soon to be available in stores and online. (Story continued click on picture above)
KATE MANTILINI
AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD DONE RIGHT
Everybody loves a good Hollywood story, and the tale of Kate Mantilini, a Beverly Hills mainstay for industry folk and their American fare, is one of legend. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
THE FEDERAL BAR
NOHO’S PREMIER GASTROPUB
An archetype for gastropubs in L.A., North Hollywood’s The Federal Bar is one of the places responsible for the revitalization of the booming NoHo Arts District since its 2011 opening—they’re also the team that opened the refined Bow & Truss – a personal dining and drinking favorite. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
RINGO: PEACE & LOVE
TO PREMIER AT GRAMMY MUSEUM
File this under Cool: The GRAMMY Museum will premier the first major exhibit dedicated to the famed Beatles drummer called Ringo: Peace & Love on June 12 before the show makes its way to select cities throughout 2014. (Story continued click on picture above)
CORNER BAKERY
OFFERING HEALTHY COMBOS UNDER 600 CALORIES
How is that New Year’s resolution to eat and be healthier coming along? While it’s not easy to be better, and so often healthy food tastes bad, the folks at Corner Bakery Cafe, which has 34 restaurants across the LA metro area, is offering healthy, flavorsome alternatives starting with its “100 Under 600” program, which features 100 “Corner Combos” under 600 calories. (Story continued click on picture above)
3TWENTY WINE LOUNGE
A MID-CITY PREMIER WINE TASTING RESTAURANT
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the craziness that is Los Angeles, between countless clubs, bars and restaurants constantly opening to fit in or create a scene in order to survive customers’ short attention span, 3Twenty Wine Lounge, a charming gem on La Brea Avenue at Third Street, has carved a place into the hearts of locals as a small plates go-to place that focuses on the wine pairing experience, offering tastings of more than 50 wines by the glass. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY PRESENTS ‘VISUAL HARMONY’
THE STUNNING PHOTOS OF ROCK ICON GRAHAM NASH
A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, singer Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills & Nash fame has helped shape the world around him through ideas, innovations, and influential works of art for more than four decades. But did you know he’s also an internationally renowned photographer and digital imaging pioneer? (Story continued click on picture above)
TLT FOOD
STREET FOOD WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
It’s quickly becoming a trend for chefs to make a name for themselves by serving delectable fare via food truck before opening an actual brick and mortar location. It has worked for the likes of Chef Roy Choi of Kogi, Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, and Jason Quinn (who first made a name for himself with The Lime Truck) now at The Playground DTSA. Recently, Quinn’s Lime Truck partner, Chef Daniel Shemtob, opened TLT Food (The Lime Truck, get it?) in Westwood Village and taco-lovin’ fans have been delighted. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
DJ POLITIK
Amidst the impressive short list of trendy and in-demand world famous deejays, it’s exciting to see an up-and-comer quickly taking over the scene. That’s where DJ Politik, a 24-year-old deejay on the rise, comes into play. (Story continued click on picture above)
BOW & TRUSS
A NOHO GEM FOR REFINED EATS & DRINKS
If you’re like me, you may dismiss North Hollywood as a place in between Hollywood and the valley; a place we drive by on the 101. It’s where that bank shootout happened many years ago, right? But the booming corridor known as the NoHo Arts Districts is another cool pocket in the greater LA area, and leading the charge for quality cuisine and cocktails is Bow & Truss. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
POP-UP PIZZA WITH ADAM TOMEI
AT LEXINGTON SOCIAL HOUSE
Our friends at Lexington Social House have collaborated with pizza aficionado Adam Tomei (brother of actress Marisa Tomei) to create a weekly night of authentic Italian pie eating at Pop-Up Pizza on Wednesday nights. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
SPOONFUL RESTAURANT
SOUTHERN GASTROPUB WITH L.A. STYLE
Ever find yourself in the mood for a little Dixieland flare with your L.A. dining and drinking fare? Then head over to Spoonful Restaurant in Studio City for some fine down-home cooking. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
VIRTUAL TRAINER SCOTT HERMAN
WANTS YOU TO BE A ‘10’ IN 2013
An avid workout fiend, Scott Herman first gained attention s a cast member of MTV’s “Real World: Brooklyn.” The show’s ‘fit guy,’ Herman has been a gym rat since the age 12. And now, as a virtual trainer via his very own site, the New Hampshire native is out to get the worldwide web fit. (Story continued click on picture above)
FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR
OPENS IN BEVERLY HILLS
The elite steakhouse scene in Beverly Hills just got more crowded with the addition of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar on N. Beverly Drive. Known for its extraordinary prime steakhouse experience and nationally acclaimed wine program, the new Beverly Hills location promises to deliver unparalleled contemporary fine dining, combining its signature classic steaks with its ever-evolving small plates, and its popular 5 for $6 ‘til 7 happy hour featuring the incredible Prime Burger with cheese and bacon for only $6. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
POOCH HOTEL OPENS
Having redefined pet boarding options in Chicago by offering unparalleled amenities, environmentally friendly mindset and a level of quality never seen before, Pooch Hotel is now open in Hollywood. (Story continued click on picture above)
IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT HUMAN DIET
Hunt Thompson Media…90min…Not Rated
It’s no secret that obesity is at an all-time high. People today are as unhealthy as ever and always on the lookout for the next great “diet” to make us skinny and fit. But if time has taught us anything it’s that the quick fix is not always the best solution. (Story continued click on picture above)
PICCA PERU
EAT TO YOUR BEEF HEART’S CONTENT
Hip and upscale are words that aptly describe Chef Richard Zarate (Mo-Chica) and restaurateur Stephane Bombet’s Picca Peru—a Peruvian cantina where you will find bold and inventive Peruvian-Japanese “small plates” that truly delight and satisfy. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
DJ VICE LAUNCHES TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
A globetrotter who drops beats and gets parties going like no other, DJ Vice, the resident Saturday night DJ at TAO at the Venetian in Las Vegas, as well as LAVO at the Palazzo on Sunday nights, and The Cosmopolitan on select Mondays, has recently partnered with high-end luggage company TUMI to launch DJ Vice’s Travel Essentials, a collection of cool and hip luggage fit for the world class DJ, business traveler, and hipster. (Story continued click on picture above)
THE PALM
A SIZZLING SENSATION FOR THE SENSES
Attention L.A. steak and seafood lovers, it’s no secret that celebs and foodies flock to The Palm when it comes to upscale fine dining pleasure. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
CIRQUE SCHOOL:
PREPARING YOUR MIND & BODY FOR NEW HEIGHTS
Health & Fitness: Tucked very unassumingly on Hollywood Blvd, in a back alley warehouse, Cirque School is like no other gym in town. Actually, founder Aloysia Gavre doesn’t like to use the G-word. (Story continued click on picture above)
3DOG CANTINA
MEXICAN FARE COMES TO HOLLYWOOD
As hard as it is to believe, I’m of the opinion that stellar Mexican food is hard to come by in Los Angeles, at least in a large, upscale environment. We all know and love our beloved hole-the-wall joints that delight us, but finding a swank place that serves kick ass Mexican food, that would impress someone like yours truly, who was raised on the real-deal, is not so easy. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
ST. GEORGE SPIRITS
BAY AREA BOOZE BASTION & MUST VISIT
I first heard of St. George Spirits at the wonderful mixology event that was Art Beyond the Glass held at the fabulous Sadie in Hollywood back in June. If you don’t already know, St. George Spirits is an artisanal distillery known for producing Hangar One Vodka, absinthe, single malt whiskey, and a range of exotic, high-end liqueurs, including Eau de vie dry fruit spirits. (Story continued click on picture above)
THE DINING ROOM AT HOTEL SHANGRILA
SANTA MONICA’S BEST KEPT SECRET
Described by some as Santa Monica’s best-kept dining secret, The Dining Room at Hotel Shangrila is a wonderful gem of fine, farm-fresh fare with a flair for bold and spicy flavors. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
SPAGO
WOLFGANG PUCK’S CLASSIC EATERY STILL SHINES
Wolfgang Puck’s Spago – the celebrity chef’s first heralded restaurant serving "California Cuisine" – opened in 1982 above the Sunset Strip. His Beverly Hills’ Spago opened in 1997 as a more upscale establishment and all these years later it still shines as a beacon of quality Los Angeles fine dining. (Review continued click on picture above)
CALLE TACOS
HOLLYWOOD STREET CRED FOR TASTY STREET FARE
The quality of fine Mexican food in Los Angeles is a bone of contention for many folks, but there is one thing that you can count and that’s being able to get a good street taco pretty much anywhere at any time. The husband and wife team of Dorian and Javier Villaseñor at Calle Tacos have put they’re very own cool take on quality street food inside their trendy Hollywood location. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS AT SADIE’S BAR
If you’re in Hollywood looking to start your night off right or just searching for a cool spot to sit, relax and indulge, belly up to the bar at Sadie—the perfect location if you’re going to hit the town at either Supperclub, Playhouse, Lure Nightclub, or AV Nightclub. Under the direction of resident Director of Spirits Giovanni Martinez, a local mixologist that has studied gin in London, tequila and brandy in Mexico and scotch in Scotland, Sadie’s bar program offers savory cocktails that will definitely lift your spirits. (Story continued click on picture above)
BIKE SHARE PROGRAM COMES TO L.A.
At the recent CicLAvia event in downtown Los Angeles, where roughly 100,000 bike riders hit the streets, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced plans for a $16-million bike sharing program. According to Villaraigosa, who has always stressed his desire for “Angelenos to get out of their cars and on to the streets,” the new program aims to put thousands of bicycles at hundreds of rental kiosks across the city. (Story continued click on picture above)
SUPPERCLUB LOS ANGELES
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
Combining the “club” and “fine dining” experiences, supperclub los angeles has put a whole new spin to the concept of a night on the town. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
INSANE MUCH?
TWO MEN COMPLETE FIRST-EVER TREK AROUND DEATH VALLEY
Most of us think that doing an hour of cardio is pretty hardcore. But a lot of people think you can take things too far, say running a marathon. But on July 22, 61-year-old extreme endurance athlete Marshall Ulrich and firefighter Dave Heckman really pushed the envelope when they began an unprecedented expedition (Story continued click on picture above)
NEXT DOOR BY JOSIE
UPSCALE LOUNGE NEXT TO FAVE WESTSIDE EATERY
Located literally next door to venerable west side restaurant Josie, where Chef Josie Le Balch prepares an uncomplicated menu of classic cuisine and comfort foods, ranging from the enticing Pan-Seared Duck with Savory Hawthorn Berry Sauce to the homey rib-eye steak with Pop's Peppercorn Sauce, is her latest venture, Next Door By Josie, a simple and sophisticated lounge serving wonderful cocktails, big and small snacks, and mouthwatering big plates in a more casual setting. (Dine review continued click on picture above)
EXTREME BOOT CAMP
GETTING YOU FIT FROM SILVER LAKE TO WEST HOLLYWOOD
Are you looking to get fit this summer but you need some extra motivation? Look no further than Extreme Boot Camp to get you there. Wanting to try something new and take my workouts to a new level I decided to take the challenge and give their 6-week boot camp a try. (Story continued click on picture above)
FILMMAKER HEATHER COURTNEY ON
WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM
When documentary filmmaker Heather Courtney visited her Northern Michigan hometown four years ago, she thought about making a film about rural America. She never dreamed she would find herself at war in Afghanistan filming the perils of a Michigan squad. (Story continued click on picture above)
TRAINER NICKY HOLENDER
MAKING CELEBRITIES, CEO’S & AVERAGE JOE’S FIT
Trainer Nicky Holender, a former professional soccer player including a stint with the Los Angeles Galaxy, is making a name for himself around town as the ‘in demand’ personal/fitness trainer catering to an elite clientele of celebrity and professional athletes. (Story continued click on picture above)
ROBERT LASARDO PLAYS WITH FIRE
AND LIVES TO TELL THE TALE
Our favorite Hollywood villain, actor Robert LaSardo, has once again penned yet another thought provoking book of gut wrenching poems and provocative photos. The follow-up to his stirring Choices: Inside Out, his latest effort, Playing With Fire, is a rousing collection of personal confessions and poetry, paired with gritty images that really bring LaSardo’s prose to life. (Story continued click on picture above.)
DJ LOCZI
FROM VEGAS TO THE SOUTHLAND, HE GETS THE PARTY GOING
Born Zach Loczi in Detroit Michigan, and raised living in Sweden, Southern California, and London, DJ Loczi has become one of the country’s most acclaimed and in-demand disc jockeys and has been taking the DJ world by storm over the past twelve years. (Story continued click on picture above)
CELEBRITY CHEF SUSAN FENIGER
HAS BEEN AN L.A. CULINARY FIXTURE & ICON FOR 30 YEARS DELIVERING GROUNDBREAKING FARE AT
BORDER GRILL, CIUDAD, AND NOW STREET
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