Melody Nazarian | June 15, 2011 9:51 amWhen you try to think of good pizzas in downtown, not too many restaurants jump out, except maybe Bottega Louie (700 South Grand Ave., 213-802-1470). Add to that list Urbano Pizza Bar (630 W. 6th St., Ste.Read More
Melody Nazarian | June 3, 2011 11:25 amLos Angeles is a thing of beauty, and I'm not just talking about the good-looking humans walking around. I'm referring to natural, non-manmade attractions, like all the stunning purple jacaranda trees that are everywhere these days. Whether you venture out to the beach or drive through downtown, you're always bound to run into some really magical scenes.Read More
Melody Nazarian | May 27, 2011 11:40 amWhether you're staying local and taking advantage of all the fabulous events around town or jetting off to a mini-getaway this Memorial Day weekend, don't run out the door just yet. First get your fun started with this quickie quiz by finding out how well you know LA's hottest 'hoods. Plus, you'll learn some cool facts about them while you're at it.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 28, 2011 11:01 amI'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I recognize that I'm in the minority. If you're in the caffeine-craving majority, you probably already know that hand-poured coffee has been quickly gaining momentum around town. The latest addition to the couture coffee gang, as I like to call it, is CoffeeBar (pictured below), located in what is known as Coffee Row downtown.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 12, 2011 8:02 amDowntown is hot stuff and shows no signs of cooling down. Not only did Eli Broad choose it as the location for his $130-million museum, but the area is also getting a huge outdoor shopping center by the end of this year. Just what LA needs, another outdoor mall, right?Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 6, 2011 8:08 amLet's keep it real: most Angelenos, whether they've been living here all their lives or just a few years, have never taken public transportation. And why would we, right? People take their cars even if they're just grabbing coffee down the street.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 4, 2011 10:24 amA few times a year A Current Affair holds a two-day vintage sale that's not to be missed. Seriously. LA is filled with shopping events, but here, every piece is edited with a discerning eye, and it shows.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 1, 2011 8:08 amHave you stopped in Teen Vogue's Haute Spot at South Coast Plaza (3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa) yet? If not, hurry because the pop-up shop, located in the Bloomingdale's wing, folds on April 17. Bedding, jewelry, clothing, shoes, and bags are all handpicked by the magazine's editors, and like Teen Vogue's colorful editorials, the selection is bold and bright, perfect for Spring.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 22, 2011 8:02 amForget the fashion district; downtown's art district just got a major injection of fashion forward. Thvm Atelier (1317 Palmetto St., 213-617-0667), a denim-focused LA label started in '09 by Hollywood native Brian Kim and Russian Olga Nazarova, has landed alongside downtown favorites like Church & State and Villains Tavern.
The space is a 100-year-old former paint factory whose white walls and minimalistic decor allow the handpicked selection of unique labels to shine.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 17, 2011 8:09 amJust because I'm taking a more nontraditional route to St. Patrick's Day this year doesn't mean you have to. If you want to color your face green, drink green beer, and eat green things, then go all out at the St. Patrick's Day celebration at L.A. Live (800 W.Read More
Melody Nazarian | April 28, 2011 11:01 am
I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I recognize that I'm in the minority. If you're in the caffeine-craving majority, you probably already know that hand-poured coffee has been quickly gaining momentum around town. The latest addition to the couture coffee gang, as I like to call it, is CoffeeBar (pictured below), located in what is known as Coffee Row downtown.
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