BYOB and no corkage fee now at select Los Angeles eateries when you make your reservation through OpenTable.com. Click the link for a list of participating restaurants.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Senseless Act of Violence
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot today at a public event outside a grocery store in Tuscon. Five others died and twelve others were injured.
Take Back the 20, Sarah Palin's campaign to win 20 Congressional districts where Democrats voted for the Affordable Healthcare Act, featured a web site where those districts and specific congressmen and women were identified as "targets" - literally - with crosshairs in various cities across the U.S. Giffords was identified as one of those targets. The site has been pulled, but the screenshots remain.
Once again, Palin's "creative" political hyperbole has been mistaken as reality by her mindless supporters. She is dangerous and has no place in politics. This is a tragic, literal example of her recklessness. A senseless act of violence: the result of an irresponsible, thoughtless campaign.
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, was shot today at a public event outside a grocery store in Tuscon. Five others died and twelve others were injured.
Take Back the 20, Sarah Palin's campaign to win 20 Congressional districts where Democrats voted for the Affordable Healthcare Act, featured a web site where those districts and specific congressmen and women were identified as "targets" - literally - with crosshairs in various cities across the U.S. Giffords was identified as one of those targets. The site has been pulled, but the screenshots remain.
Once again, Palin's "creative" political hyperbole has been mistaken as reality by her mindless supporters. She is dangerous and has no place in politics. This is a tragic, literal example of her recklessness. A senseless act of violence: the result of an irresponsible, thoughtless campaign.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"Urban Tumbleweed" Banned in L.A., Smog Still Allowed
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of L.A. County, affecting neighborhoods like Altadena, Valencia and Rowland Heights. The ban doesn't cover 88 other cities in L.A. County. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky called the plastic pollutants, "urban tumbleweeds."
...The ban, which will cover nearly 1.1 million residents countywide, is to the point: “No store shall provide to any customer a plastic carryout bag.” An exception would be made for plastic bags that are used to hold fruit, vegetables or raw meat in order to prevent contamination with other grocery items...
Isn't it interesting in a town with 4 million inhabitants and the highest per-capita car population in the world that we are considering a ban on plastic bags in rural areas of L.A. county? Guess we've gotta' start somewhere...
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of L.A. County, affecting neighborhoods like Altadena, Valencia and Rowland Heights. The ban doesn't cover 88 other cities in L.A. County. Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky called the plastic pollutants, "urban tumbleweeds."
...The ban, which will cover nearly 1.1 million residents countywide, is to the point: “No store shall provide to any customer a plastic carryout bag.” An exception would be made for plastic bags that are used to hold fruit, vegetables or raw meat in order to prevent contamination with other grocery items...
Isn't it interesting in a town with 4 million inhabitants and the highest per-capita car population in the world that we are considering a ban on plastic bags in rural areas of L.A. county? Guess we've gotta' start somewhere...
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Chil-LA-xin
Extended through the end of November, Burke Williams is offering a special on their signature massage. Present this coupon at the time of your appointment to receive a 50-minute massage for just $99.
Extended through the end of November, Burke Williams is offering a special on their signature massage. Present this coupon at the time of your appointment to receive a 50-minute massage for just $99.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Swedish Goodness
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| Lina celebrates her new healthy lifestyle. |
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| Anna Anka at the Viceroy. Photo credit: L Edvinsson |
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Pier Ave. Gets a Facelift
The addition of a pedestrian "scramble" crosswalk completed the $4.3 million Pier Ave. beautification project - just in time for the holiday shopping season. According to the press release, the Avenue has been transformed "into a safer, more attractive and environmentally-friendly destination featuring palm trees, wider sidewalks, abundant seating and a storm drainage system to help clean up the ocean and conserve water." The upper Pier project was funded with federal stimulus money, grants and bonds.
The addition of a pedestrian "scramble" crosswalk completed the $4.3 million Pier Ave. beautification project - just in time for the holiday shopping season. According to the press release, the Avenue has been transformed "into a safer, more attractive and environmentally-friendly destination featuring palm trees, wider sidewalks, abundant seating and a storm drainage system to help clean up the ocean and conserve water." The upper Pier project was funded with federal stimulus money, grants and bonds.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
A Train Bound for Nowhere
Well, this would have been nice: a train system with connector lines that actually goes somewhere - like to neighborhoods and up and down the coast - of Los Angeles. Add this to the long list of things this great city can't seem to get right.
Well, this would have been nice: a train system with connector lines that actually goes somewhere - like to neighborhoods and up and down the coast - of Los Angeles. Add this to the long list of things this great city can't seem to get right.
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| Los Angeles Metro System pipedream, as conceptualized in the 1980s. |
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Grow Your Own Way
Great news for anyone too busy (lazy) to pick up their own groceries. Grow in Manhattan Beach now delivers to homes in the South Bay. (Sorry El Segundo, not you.)
Order by 8 p.m., and your groceries will arrive on your doorsetp in a blue cooler by 7 a.m. the next morning. Use coupon code "FB" for 10 percent off your first order.
Grow
1830 N. Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-8 pm. Sat, 8 am-8 pm. Sun, 8 am-6 pm
Phone: 310.545.2904
Great news for anyone too busy (lazy) to pick up their own groceries. Grow in Manhattan Beach now delivers to homes in the South Bay. (Sorry El Segundo, not you.)Order by 8 p.m., and your groceries will arrive on your doorsetp in a blue cooler by 7 a.m. the next morning. Use coupon code "FB" for 10 percent off your first order.
Grow
1830 N. Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-8 pm. Sat, 8 am-8 pm. Sun, 8 am-6 pm
Phone: 310.545.2904
Monday, September 13, 2010
L.A.'s Fashion Night Out
The stores on Rodeo Drive opened their doors for L.A.'s Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 10 - an annual event concocted by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to amp up retail sales for the sagging consumer goods industry.
Rodeo was closed off to make room for foot traffic, food trucks and a ferris wheel was erected on the south end of the famous shopping strip. Chanel offered manicures, Lacoste hosted a Wii tennis tournament and several other stores offered free champagne and hors d'oeuvres while event-goers browsed the racks of high-fashion brands.
The only thing noticeably missing? People buying things.
Photo credit: Stina Samolov
The stores on Rodeo Drive opened their doors for L.A.'s Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 10 - an annual event concocted by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to amp up retail sales for the sagging consumer goods industry.Rodeo was closed off to make room for foot traffic, food trucks and a ferris wheel was erected on the south end of the famous shopping strip. Chanel offered manicures, Lacoste hosted a Wii tennis tournament and several other stores offered free champagne and hors d'oeuvres while event-goers browsed the racks of high-fashion brands.
The only thing noticeably missing? People buying things.
Photo credit: Stina Samolov
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Thar She Blows
Several blue and fin whales were spotted off the coast of Palos Verdes this weekend. Residents who have lived in the area for years claim they've never seen anything like it. Photos below were shot by friends who live in San Pedro. Check out the video, shot by another observer, as well.
Photo credit: D. Bruno
Several blue and fin whales were spotted off the coast of Palos Verdes this weekend. Residents who have lived in the area for years claim they've never seen anything like it. Photos below were shot by friends who live in San Pedro. Check out the video, shot by another observer, as well.
Bison. It's What's For Dinner
The line was 10 people deep at noon on a Saturday.
"Have you got any more kidneys?" one customer asked.
"Nope, all gone," the vendor replied.
"What about liver?"
"No, sorry. Sold out."
Held at Charles H. Wilson Park (map) 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (between Sepulveda Blvd. and Carson St.) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Torrance Farmer's Market plays host to dozens of vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables, cheese, salsa, nuts and just-baked cobblers.
While there are booths aplenty, the focal point of the fair is none other than a small white stand near the far southwest corner of the parking lot. On this particular Saturday, the booth is staffed by Ken Lindner, the mild-mannered, passionate owner of Lindner Bison.
Week after week, he consistently sells out of his grass-fed, sustainably farmed buffalo meat.
According to the Lindner web site, "studies show grassfed and grass-finished meat contains more betacarotine, a natural cancer fighter; more omega 3s, more CLA’s, more natural Vitamin E (rather than vitamin injections or artificial feed supplements). In addition, grassfed bison has less fat and cholesterol than it’s feedlot counterpart." The result is a taste similar to beef, but a little sweeter and a lot leaner.
He's apparently on to something. Every week, customers come from miles around to get the choice selections.
If you can't find the Lindner Bison booth - just look for the line.
The line was 10 people deep at noon on a Saturday.
"Have you got any more kidneys?" one customer asked.
"Nope, all gone," the vendor replied.
"What about liver?"
"No, sorry. Sold out."
Held at Charles H. Wilson Park (map) 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (between Sepulveda Blvd. and Carson St.) on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Torrance Farmer's Market plays host to dozens of vendors selling everything from fruits and vegetables, cheese, salsa, nuts and just-baked cobblers.
While there are booths aplenty, the focal point of the fair is none other than a small white stand near the far southwest corner of the parking lot. On this particular Saturday, the booth is staffed by Ken Lindner, the mild-mannered, passionate owner of Lindner Bison.
Week after week, he consistently sells out of his grass-fed, sustainably farmed buffalo meat.
According to the Lindner web site, "studies show grassfed and grass-finished meat contains more betacarotine, a natural cancer fighter; more omega 3s, more CLA’s, more natural Vitamin E (rather than vitamin injections or artificial feed supplements). In addition, grassfed bison has less fat and cholesterol than it’s feedlot counterpart." The result is a taste similar to beef, but a little sweeter and a lot leaner.
He's apparently on to something. Every week, customers come from miles around to get the choice selections.
If you can't find the Lindner Bison booth - just look for the line.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Laguna Me This
For a great day trip from L.A., head down to Laguna Beach. Explore the downtown area along South Coast Highway - home to art galleries, clothing boutiques, chocolate and cheese shops and some amazing restaurants with cliffside patios overlooking the Pacific.
Shop at 11th Moon. This "casual elegance" boutique features lines that boast the "finest of natural materials." Two speciality lines can only be found here.
Stop into K'ya Bistro to see and be seen and enjoy a sunset that will knock your socks off. If you're lucky, grab a table on the first-come-first-served patio upstairs. Order the Ahi Poke appetizer and the house speciality: a mojito. End your day with a short stroll to the beach and watch the sun disappear behind the cliffs into the ocean.
If you go:
K'ya Bistro
For a great day trip from L.A., head down to Laguna Beach. Explore the downtown area along South Coast Highway - home to art galleries, clothing boutiques, chocolate and cheese shops and some amazing restaurants with cliffside patios overlooking the Pacific. Shop at 11th Moon. This "casual elegance" boutique features lines that boast the "finest of natural materials." Two speciality lines can only be found here.
Stop into K'ya Bistro to see and be seen and enjoy a sunset that will knock your socks off. If you're lucky, grab a table on the first-come-first-served patio upstairs. Order the Ahi Poke appetizer and the house speciality: a mojito. End your day with a short stroll to the beach and watch the sun disappear behind the cliffs into the ocean.If you go:
K'ya Bistro
1287 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
11th Moon
1259 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Monday, August 02, 2010
L.A. On the Cheap
Check out Big. City. Small. Wallet. Written by an L.A. Native who "loves a good deal," you'll find tips on where to catch a break on everything from music, to clothing to pet supplies.
Check out Big. City. Small. Wallet. Written by an L.A. Native who "loves a good deal," you'll find tips on where to catch a break on everything from music, to clothing to pet supplies.
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