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Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens—Where Flavor Blooms
If you’re looking for a memorable weekend morning, make your way to the La Cañada Flintridge area, which is home to Descanso Gardens—150...

Jose Martinez
3 days ago3 min read


Prince – Sign O’ The Times Is Larger Than Life in IMAX
As far as concert films go, the idea of seeing Prince’s 1987 live concert film Sign O’ The Times in IMAX is potentially as good as it...

Jose Martinez
Aug 132 min read


Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Chef Lineup Announced
The participating chef lineup for this year’s Manhattan Beach Food & Wine two-day extravaganza has been announced and it features a who’s...

Jose Martinez
Jul 222 min read


Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Fest Turns Two
South Bay foodies, and anyone willing to travel for great eats, get ready as Manhattan Beach Food & Wine is coming back for another...

Jose Martinez
Jul 192 min read


Old Lightning Host LA Legends Bar Icons Series
L.A. cocktail lovers take note, Old Lightning , the beloved Marina Del Rey speakeasy has launched LAgends (LA Legends)—a six-month series...

Jose Martinez
Jul 151 min read


Happy Piña Colada Day!
In honor of Piña Colada Day, which happens every July 10 th , here are some recipes to make your hot summer days a little bit cooler. ...

Jose Martinez
Jul 111 min read


Concern Foundation Celebrates 50th Annual Block Party
It’s game on and It’s time to roll the dice, stack the Jenga blocks, and climb the Chutes & Ladders of hope at the Concern Foundation...

Jose Martinez
Jul 114 min read


Art Beyond the Glass returns for Lucky 13
Always one of my very favorite events of the year, Art Beyond the Glass (ABTG) is returning for its thirteenth installment celebrating...

Jose Martinez
Jun 232 min read


2nd Annual SoCal Jazz & Blues Festival
Sometimes, missing what is in plain sight is something that we all do. Better than finding the cat standing in front of me was...
Michael Caro
May 292 min read


Descanso Offers Plancha Dining—A Feast Prepared Before Your Eyes
It’s no secret that Descano Mexican Restaurant has made a name for itself by serving elevated Mexican street food in OC and now in...

Jose Martinez
May 143 min read


BOX Chicken Serving Japanese Soul Food
Who doesn’t love a good bento box? And who doesn’t love good fried chicken? Well, combine the two and you get the magic of BOX Chicken...

Jose Martinez
May 52 min read


Descanso Mexican Restaurant Offers Elevated Street Food
Back in 2018, Descanso Mexican Restaurant made a name for itself when it opened its flagship eatery in Costa Mesa. Inspired by Mexican...

Jose Martinez
Apr 303 min read


The 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival
(SDLFF) ended with audiences wanting more. “I wasn’t able to get to all the movies I wanted to see,” a moviegoer in line said to me. I...
Michael Caro
Apr 302 min read


Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon this May
Imagine racing past Muscle Beach, the Venice Canals, and finishing your run under the iconic Venice Sign—all while raising funds for...

Jose Martinez
Apr 112 min read


Wife and the Somm Delights on Many Levels
The husband and wife duo otherwise known as Wife and the Somm liken their culinary creations and impressive wine list as a love letter...

Jose Martinez
Apr 93 min read


Music Photographer Henry Diltz is California Dreamin’
Legendary music photographer Henry Diltz and show producer Peter Blachley have announced the launch a new tour of Diltz’s era-defining...

Jose Martinez
Apr 72 min read


Weekend of Wine, Gourmet Bites & Live Music Comes to Dana Point
The California Wine Festival , one of SoCal’s most popular wine and food events, returns to Dana Point on April 25-26 for a weekend of...

Jose Martinez
Apr 32 min read


AbilityFirst Food & Wine Fest to take place June 8th
Foodies who love a good cause will want to save the date of Sunday, June 8 as AbilityFirst has announced its 51st Annual Food & Wine...

Jose Martinez
Mar 271 min read


LA BOHEME IS A WEHO FAVORITE
The folks at La Boheme like to say the West Hollywood restaurant is where elegance meets indulgence. And since opening in 1991, it has...

Jose Martinez
Mar 192 min read


Masters of Taste Presents: Generous Plates Homeless Benefit
Due to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Masters of Taste has made the difficult decision to postpone the highly...

Jose Martinez
Mar 143 min read
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