A longtime neighborhood staple, Porta Via Beverly Hills, has announced it will relocate and reopen at 184 N. Cañon Drive in summer 2026, following a fire that destroyed its original location on Christmas morning 2025.   Founded in 1994 as a humble breakfast and lunch café at 424 N. Cañon Drive,   Porta Via   expanded over 31 years into a 4,000-square-foot restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar, and private event space. The new location, just three blocks south,

Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, Masters of Taste , proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19. Once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium.  One hundred percent of the proceeds will directly benefit  Union Station Homeless Services ,  a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors.   Masters of Ta

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Wife and the Somm  in Glassell Park. It’s a cozy yet elegant eatery that, as I’ve said before, delights on many levels.   The husband and wife duo of Christy and Chris Lucchese, the wife and the sommelier, liken their culinary creations and impressive wine list as a love letter to food, wine and warm hospitality. And now Sundays are truly fun days in the San Gabriel Valley as they’re offering Sunday Brunch.   Sunday Brunch at Wife and the

A desire to take my better half out for dinner and a show led us to one of San Diego's historic properties, The Lafayette Hotel , the only U.S. hotel constructed during World War II, built in 1946, and housing Lou Lou’s Jungle Room . The latest iteration of the nightclub on the Lafayette Hotel property launched in 2024 and has been a hit with San Diego audiences. We were pleased with the relaxed, upscale experience and enjoyed the show by  Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin

Much to my surprise, after 25 years there is no more Hollywood & Highland complex anymore as it has now been rebranded as Ovation Hollywood. Opened in 2001, it’s going to take a lot for locals to get used to the new name. Likewise, the touted launch of La Popular Hollywood , a Mexican take on high-end dining and drinking, might take some getting used to when folks realize it falls short of being an impressive Mexico City transplant in the heart of L.A.   La Popular comes cour

Although not the first people to tattoo their bodies, we use the Polynesian root Tautau for our use of the word tattoo here in the U.S. The oldest tattoos found were on a mummy in the Alps, dated to be over 5,000 years old! There have been various reasons for many populations to use the human body as a canvas. The world has grown smaller because of our ability to reach all corners of the globe and recorded history while we are sitting on the couch. Because of this, we have th

The popular Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival is returning to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 19 to celebrate...

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...

Rapper Tyler, the Creator announced the lineup for his annual Camp Flog Gnaw  carnival in fun and festive fashion.   The Los Angeles...

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...

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

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

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

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.  ...

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...

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

Sometimes, missing what is in plain sight is something that we all do. Better than finding the cat standing in front of me was...

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...

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...

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