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Start the New Year Off Relaxed With These Unique Spa Treatments

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:06:00 PST

It's only the second week of 2012, and you're already stressing? What you need is a really good rub-down with ingredients like pomegranate and cranberry, a soothing scalp massage with caviar, plus a milk and honey mani/pedi. Sounds amazing, right? They come at a pretty price, but they also deliver beautiful results. Step inside for all the luxurious details.

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Star Watch: See Where Your Favorite Celebs Are Kicking Off 2012

Melody Nazarian — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:35:03 PST

Los Angeles really cleared out right before New Year's Eve when celebs jetted off to vacation in warmer destinations like St. Barts, Cabo, and Hawaii. While many of them are still away, others are slowly trickling back in and settling into 2012 by running errands, grabbing lunch, catching up with friends, and attending events. Want to know which local spots your favorite celebs are kicking off the new year at? Click through to find out.

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13 Awesome Shows to Add to Your 2012 Concert Calendar

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:33:34 PST

There are 10 ways to make the first month of 2012 way more fulfilling, but what about the rest of the year? For that, there are a handful of musical acts coming to venues like the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, The Music Box, and more. From rock to pop to rap to hip-hop, here are 13 awesome shows to add to your 2012 concert calendar!

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Just Opened: Cozy Hollywood Gastropub to Fulfill Your Make-New-Friends Resolution

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:45:04 PST

Is it me or is Hollywood getting hot again? Judging by wave of openings there - The Writers Room, Komida, Fukuburger, Papilles, and now Franklin & Company Local Tavern (5923 Franklin Ave., 323-463-1552) - it seems like it's on its path back to popularity. The latest debut is a cozy gastropub with specialty cocktails, and a sophisticated American menu (minus the high-brow price tag) makes it just the perfect place to fulfill your make-new-friends resolution.

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2012 Resolution: Support LA's Best Independent Coffee Shops

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:25:04 PST

I can already feel it; 2012 is going to be quite the fulfilling year. You're already on your way to expanding your social circle at LA's friendliest bars and eating amazing street fare at local Italian food truck Rosa's Bella Cucina. Now add to that list skipping Starbucks to support LA's best independent coffee shops. Sure, many of these smaller spots charge more for a cup of Joe, but as soon as your tongue tastes that hand-crafted brew, the dollar signs will disappear. No need to go everyday, but it would be nice to pop by once in a while to show support for your local businesses.

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10 Ways to Make the First Month of 2012 Way More Fulfilling

Melody Nazarian — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:45:03 PST

The month of January is usually reserved for cracking down on those new year's resolutions. But don't get so bogged down with hitting the treadmill and healthy restaurants that you neglect your fun side. One of the most exciting happenings this month is the 2012 People's Choice Awards, hosted by actress Kaley Cuoco at Nokia Theatre on Jan. 11, which you can buy tickets for. To further spice up the first month of 2012, I've tracked down nine other local events that will make you way more cultured in art, music, food, and fashion. Click through for all the thrilling details.

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Skipped The Rose Parade? 12 Not-to-Be-Missed Moments

Melody Nazarian — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:43:34 PST

The new year in LA isn't complete without The annual Rose Parade. Flower-covered floats, over-the-top costumes, marching bands, horses, and Angelenos galore all gather in Pasadena to celebrate on New Year's day. Last year's theme was "Sweet Dreams," and this year's was "Just Imagine." If you skipped the festivities, click through for 12 not-to-be-missed moments.

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2012 Resolution: Expand Your Social Circle at LA's Friendliest Bars

Melody Nazarian — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:36:14 PST

Now that all the glittery confetti has settled, it's time to get cracking on those 2012 resolutions! The first one to add to your list is visiting one of LA's tastiest Italian food trucks. After you've done that, why not expand your social circle this year? Whether you're looking for like-minded wine lovers, music fans, or just awesome Angelenos, here are a handful of friendly bars to hit up in 2012.

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Exciting Year-End Openings to Hit Up in 2012

Melody Nazarian — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:20:11 PST

It's a new year, time to look ahead to more fabulous times. But first, let's tie up some loose ends by quickly looking back at exciting year-end openings to try in 2012. There's everything from restaurant debuts in downtown, Hollywood, and Pasadena, to new clothing and interior design boutiques, to pop-ups that will fold soon. Add them to your list of must-try spots.

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2012 Resolution: Try Rosa's Bella Cucina, Featured on the Cooking Channel

Melody Nazarian — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:30:00 PST

Cooking Channel's Eat Street with James Cunningham is a "lip-smacking celebration of North America's tastiest, messiest, and most irresistible street food." And among that perfect mix is one of LA's top Italian food trucks, Rosa's Bella Cucina, inspired by New Jersey Italian restaurant DePalma Brothers. Rosa Graziano, the daughter of DePalma's founder, cooks up old Italian traditions and kicks them up a few notches with modern touches. Make it one of your NYE resolutions to track the truck down on Twitter and pop by for mouthwatering Italian. But first, click through for a zoomed-in view of everything that Rosa's Bella Cucina offers, including arancinis and desserts.

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