Melody Nazarian | October 10, 2011 4:16 pmEven if you're not a full-on vegetarian, it's always good to have a list of veggie spots in your back pocket. After all, everyone could use a meat detox every now and again, especially after downing one too many Umami Burgers. Here are five spots to get your veggie fix when you need a break from your carnivorous ways.Read More
Melody Nazarian | June 10, 2011 8:04 amRoyal/T (8910 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310-559-6300) is just the kind of place where Gwen Stefani would feel right at home — hello, the waitresses wear cheeky maid uniforms inspired by Japan's costume-play culture — so it makes complete sense that it recently hosted Gwen and her family, friends, and fans. As you can see from Gwen's getup, the evening was an all-out Harajuku-themed tea party in support of Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake Tsunami Fund. And you don't need to be famous to have your next special event at Royal/T's playful, 10,000-square-foot space.Read More
Melody Nazarian | June 8, 2011 8:04 amSome neighborhoods in LA are head-spinningly congested — Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade immediately comes to mind — but if you're looking for a quaint spot to do some eating, drinking, and furniture shopping, then definitely head to Helms Bakery in Culver City. The area is mainly known for its top-notch home decor stores — one of them was even featured on a recent episode of Million Dollar Decorators — but it also has a few spots to grub and grab a beer. I wouldn't necessarily go there for retail therapy, but there is one standout boutique that will make you and your wallet happy.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 27, 2011 8:47 amCulver City's Helms Bakery is lined with furniture stores and a couple of restaurants, but it's not exactly a go-to for fashion. That is, until you step inside L.A. + JO (3260 Helms Ave.Read More
Larkin Clark | June 5, 2010 12:03 pmSay "bee mine" this Valentine's Day with a pampering package designed to bring some romance to your boudoir. Located on Culver Boulevard, Queen Bee Salon & Spa is Culver City's best place to get your bronze on. A cozy, multifaceted spa, Queen Bee offers waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more and has been hailed by clients and publications like Allure and Shape as a connoisseur of waxing.Read More