Yosemite + Mariposa County: One of California’s Best Ideas
The Ken Burns documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” is shining an ever-brighter spotlight on California’s magnificent and awe-inspiring Yosemite National Park. Nearly 1,200 square miles of majestic Sierra Nevada territory was actually first entrusted to the state of California in 1868, before the national park system existed, in order to protect the scenic wildlands that range from 2,000 feet above sea level to...
New Tricks at the Old Trader Vic’s
Well, finally. A full-on nightclub smack in the middle of the Westside. On the site of the old Trader Vic’s at the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica, Bar 210 (get it?–short for 90210 since it’s technically in the Beverly Hills city limits) and Plush have set up shop, offering an upscale dining and drinking alternative for those who prefer to party closer to home. A week’s worth of opening parties proved that the...
Lions and Tigers and Awards, Oh My!
Melanie Griffith at the Genesis Awards There was certainly no rubber chicken at this event. The Genesis Awards, which were handed out at the Beverly Hilton, pride themselves on serving a completely vegan menu to awards show attendees. (If you enjoy gardein—fake chicken—stuffed with vegan cheese and pine nuts, you were in luck.) Yet nothing could be more appropriate under the circumstances as the 24th edition of the show, presented by...
Major Response/Minor Crimes
Just in the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen a lot of law enforcement response to seemingly minor vehicular crimes. Approaching the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard in San Vicente in West Hollywood, I saw major LA County Sheriff’s Department squad car activity and one officer suddenly closed down Santa Monica in one direction. Kind of scary, and half expecting to hear gunshots break out at any moment, I quickly made a...
Oscar Suite Treats
What would Oscar Week be without gifting suites? With the disaster in Haiti, this time they also ponied up for those less fortunate. Silver Spoon took over a furniture store in WeHo for its lovely two-day event, which helped raise funds for Haitian relief. Inside, guests found products from Jenna Leigh Lingerie, The Shop, Card Store, Aiaiai earphones, Bloom skincare, Perry Ellis sunglasses, hats and shirts, Ty Ku Asian wine and...
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