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Jose Martinez
Jul 15, 20242 min read
LUMIERE OFFERS AN ELEGANT DINING EXPERIENCE
I am a very big fan of the feeling of escapism offered by the comfy and chic confines of a luxury hotel. It’s a quick reality getaway...


Jose Martinez
Jul 14, 20242 min read
MEDIEVAL TORTURE MUSEUM
Fans of the macabre may want to pay a visit the Medieval Torture Museum on Hollywood Boulevard. While there’s no actual tie-in to the...


Jose Martinez
Jul 2, 20242 min read
ART BEYOND THE GLASS XII
One of my very favorite events of the year is always Art Beyond the Glass (ATBG)—an epic spectacle for bartenders to showcase their...


Jose Martinez
Jul 1, 20242 min read
THE CRANBERRIES “LINGER” GETS DREAM REINVENTION
As far as song remixes, go consider the new take of The Cranberries’ quintessential worldwide single “Linger” as a dreamy reimagining...


Jose Martinez
Jun 28, 20242 min read
SUMMER PARTY PUNCH & COCKTAILS
It’s summertime and that means parties and picnics and even the summer Olympic games, so there’s no better time over oversized cocktails...

Jose Martinez
Jun 13, 20242 min read
OXNARD SALSA FESTIVAL…HOT & SPICY FUN
After a five-year hiatus, the Oxnard Salsa Festival is back with two full days of hot and spicy fun on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and...


Jose Martinez
Jun 11, 20242 min read
SPECIAL BEER AT LA INDEPENDENT BEER FESTIVAL
Grab a lawn chair, score a picnic blanket and all the essentials for an afternoon in the park at the LA Independent Beer Festival—which...

Jose Martinez
Jun 10, 20241 min read
BATETTE FOLLIES OF 1939
Fans of Batman as well as of provocative live theater will definitely want to know about the Batette Follies of 1939 as it sets up shop...

Jose Martinez
Jun 9, 20248 min read
THE SPIRIT OF CRAFT AWARDS UNVEILS ITS INAUGURAL LIST OF AWARDEES
The Spirit of Craft Awards (SOCraft Awards), which offers global craft spirit makers an exclusive platform for recognition and...


Jose Martinez
May 14, 20242 min read
THE MOON ROOM SHINES ON MELROSE AVE
Melrose Avenue is a hipster haven for the chic crowd but it’s a pretty barren landscape when it comes to quality handcraft...


Jose Martinez
May 7, 20242 min read
‘THE CANYON OF DREAMS’ ON DISPLAY
On a beautiful Cinco de Mayo afternoon, the Sunset Marquis Hotel played host to an exclusive celebration for Henry Diltz: The Canyon of...


Jose Martinez
Apr 30, 20242 min read
HAVANA NIGHTS COME TO CENTURY CITY
Century City was a magical movie place when Ken visited from Barbie Land and now, nightly, through summer, it’s a festive and fantastical...


Michael Caro
Apr 29, 20242 min read
CHEF JAVIER CARO
Recent winner of Sabor Latino, San Diegan Chef Javier Caro shared some of his thoughts on his success in creating the 3rd place winning...


Jose Martinez
Apr 26, 20242 min read
GIANMARCO SORESI AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST
Viral Comedian Gianmarco Soresi is coming to town to perform as part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest. In support of his Leaning In Tour,...


Jose Martinez
Apr 22, 20242 min read
FOOD, INC. 2
Back in 2008, the documentary Food, Inc. promised you’ll never look at dinner the same way. And they were right. The film, directed by...


Jose Martinez
Apr 19, 20243 min read
PORTA VIA BEVERLY HILLS
For anyone looking for a cozy and comfy place to drink and dine, look no further than Peter Garland’s Porta Via restaurants. Known as a...

Jose Martinez
Apr 11, 20242 min read
HOLY BASIL
What’s better than one Holy Basil Thai restaurant? Two, of course. One of L.A.’s best go-to spots for Thai cooking, Holy Basil now has...


Michael Caro
Apr 11, 20242 min read
ARTE LATINO
The artist hub is where artists and the movie going public mingled during this year’s San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF) 2024. The...


Jose Martinez
Apr 11, 20242 min read
GOLF MOVIE ‘THE LONG GAME’ IS TEE-RIFIC
There’s something special about sports movies, especially when they’re based on true stories. They’re often powerful tales of underdogs...

Jose Martinez
Apr 11, 20242 min read
FOOD, INC. 2
Back in 2008, the documentary Food, Inc. promised you’ll never look at dinner the same way. And they were right. The film, directed by...
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