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Jose Martinez
Apr 8, 20242 min read
THE CHEECH: CHICANO ART HUB IN RIVERSIDE
Comedian Cheech Marin is a beloved Latino entertainer. As one half of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, he is also a revered counterculture...

Jose Martinez
Apr 5, 20243 min read
LOULOU ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
With the cold months behind us, it’s time to enjoy longer daylight hours and warmer evenings. And you can comfortably do so in Santa...


Jose Martinez
Mar 31, 20242 min read
DESCANSO TO HOST EXCLUSIVE WINE-TASTING DINNER
Attention wine lovers and foodies, Descanso, SoCal’s beloved modern taqueria celebrating authentic Mexican flavors, proudly announces an...


Jose Martinez
Mar 20, 20243 min read
PEZ COASTAL KITCHEN - HOME OF SEA AND FARM-TO-TABLE CALIFORNIA CUISINE
From our friends at PEZ Cantina in Downtown L.A., Executive Chef Bret Thompson and his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, comes Pez Coastal...

Jose Martinez
Mar 15, 20242 min read
THE 35TH ANNUAL - “A CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMAKERS” - EVENT RETURNS MAY 18
Consider the countdown to the 35th Annual "A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters" as officially on! This year's celebration...

Jose Martinez
Mar 12, 20243 min read
TWELVE TWELVE SANTA MONICA - BIGGER, BETTER, BOLDER
It was a bold move to open a high-end restaurant and nightlife destination during the pandemic, but kudos to the folks at Twelve Twelve...

Jose Martinez
Mar 11, 20242 min read
ABILITYFIRST ANNOUNCES 50TH ANNUAL - FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AT NEW LOCATION
In exciting Pasadena foodie news, AbilityFirst has announced that the 50th Annual AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival will take place on...


Michael Caro
Mar 7, 20241 min read
OVER 120+ FEATURE AND SHORT FILMS WILL BE SCREENED THROUGHOUT MARCH 14-24, 2024!
The 31st annual San Diego Latino Film festival just had their kickoff event at Novo Brazil Brewery in mission Valley. This year’s...


Jose Martinez
Mar 6, 20242 min read
‘THE PROMISED LAND’ - NOW STREAMING
Some movies scream silver screen experience. The big studio, tentpole popcorn films are better on the big screen in front of a large...


Jose Martinez
Mar 2, 20242 min read
HANK’S - BOFO BRUNCH IN THE PALISADES
A trek to Pacific Palisades, for me, is quite the haul coming from Mid-City, but there is something very special about the place. Whether...


Jose Martinez
Feb 26, 20242 min read
THE MOB MUSEUM - EXPLORE THE UNDERBELLY OF LAS VEGAS’ DARK PAST
Officially known as the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, Las Vegas’ The Mob Museum offers a deep dive into the...


Jose Martinez
Feb 17, 20243 min read
THE PUNK ROCK MUSEUM - VEGAS FUN AWAY FROM THE STRIP
For music fans, especially punk rock devotees, consider a visit to Las Vegas’ The Punk Rock Museum, a very cool option when in Sin City....


Jose Martinez
Feb 6, 20242 min read
PORTA VIA RESTAURANTS - COME CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY
For anyone looking for a cozy and comfy place to celebrate Valentine’s Day not to mention Galentine’s Day and Palentine’s Day need look...


Jose Martinez
Feb 6, 20242 min read
MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY - THROWS EPIC GRAMMY PARTY AT SUNSET MARQUIS
In a dazzling Grammy Awards weekend kick-off celebration, Morrison Hotel Gallery and Stand Together Music hosted an exclusive industry...


Jose Martinez
Jan 26, 20244 min read
MASTERS OF TASTE ANNOUNCES CHEFS TO HOST L.A.’S TOP FOOD FEST
This year marks the seventh anniversary of Masters of Taste, L.A.’s premier outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival as it returns on...


Jose Martinez
Jan 22, 20242 min read
MORRISON HOTEL GALLERY LAUNCHED ‘THE NEW WAVE’ COLLECTION INSPIRED BY HBO’S AWARD-WINNING ‘100 FOOT WAVE’ DOCUSERIES
On Saturday, January 13th, Morrison Hotel Gallery (MHG) celebrated an exciting new chapter in its history with the one-night only opening...


Jose Martinez
Jan 22, 20243 min read
JOE WALSH ANNOUNCES $260,000 IN GRANTS - FOR SO-CAL VETS WITH PROCEEDS FROM VETSAID 2023
Legendary rock guitarist and member of The Eagles, musician Joe Walsh and his VetsAid, announced the disbursement of $260,000 in grants...


Jose Martinez
Dec 7, 20232 min read
DOG HAUS - AMONG THE BEST WÜRST IN TOWN
Fans of gourmet and elevated pub fare at no strangers to Dog Haus, one of the top five places to eat a Hot Dog in the U.S. according to...


Jose Martinez
Dec 7, 20232 min read
DEL TACO - BIRRIA BONANZA
I’ll admit it, sometimes I fall victim to advertising. You see enough commercials about something and the next thing you know you have an...


Jose Martinez
Nov 28, 20231 min read
MADEIRA WINE EXPERIENCE LOS ANGELES - TASTING EXCITING WINES FROM PORTUGAL
Recently I had the pleasure of tasting several wines from Portugal at Madeira Wine Experience Los Angeles. For anyone unfamiliar with...
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