Melody Nazarian | March 9, 2011 8:08 amThere are a few 24-hour joints you can hit up after a night of clubbing in Hollywood — including Kitchen 24 and Nicky Hilton fave 25 Degrees — but now there's a new late-night spot that's less diner and greasy, more modern and gourmet. After a night of getting down at the nearby Bardot (1737 N. Vine St., 323-462-1307), stop in Cafe Entourage (1600 Vine St., 323-467-4200) — open today for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days — to satiate your post 2 a.m.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 9, 2011 8:02 amEagle Rock celebrated its 100th birthday recently, so I thought it would be only cordial to pay it a visit, colorful balloons in tow. I mean, what else do you get a neighborhood that has everything?! Colorado Boulevard — specifically between the 1600 and 2000 block — is the most hustle-bustling spot.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 8, 2011 8:07 amTo deny the existence of food trucks in LA is like denying the existence of the sun. OK, maybe that's a little dramatic, but seriously, you can't drive a block — morning, noon, or night — without seeing one. And despite the Wall Street Journal skeptics, the trend doesn't seem to be stepping on the brakes just yet.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 8, 2011 8:01 amA show of hands: how many Baz Luhrmann fans in the house? Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge, and Australia are just some of his great works, and Vermont Kitchen and Bar (1714 N. Vermont Ave., 323-661-6163) in Los Feliz is paying homage to them through its new dinner and a show series.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 7, 2011 8:08 amYou don't need me to give you a history lesson on Mardi Gras — that's what Wikipedia is for — but allow me to recommend some spots to celebrate outside of New Orleans. As you know, Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French, so in honor of all the fatty foods you're supposed to consume before you start the Lent fasting process on Ash Wednesday, here are four local eateries that have the word fat in them. No colorful beads required, just a big appetite.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 7, 2011 8:06 amYou know what they say: you can take the French out of France, but not the France out of the French. Halle Berry's hot beau, Olivier Martinez, was recently spotted leaving French brasserie Little Next Door (8142 W. 3rd St., 323-951-1010) — on an equally sexy motorcycle at that.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 7, 2011 8:02 amFig & Olive (8490 Melrose Pl., West Hollywood, 310-360-9100) might be the new kid on Melrose Place, but it's no rookie in the restaurant world. This is its first location on the West Coast, but it's already part of the cool-kid gang in NYC with four prime locations. And it has clearly brought its know-how and popularity with it to California — I was stunned at its early success at the preview on Thursday night.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 4, 2011 11:54 amThis weekend, go upscale clubbing at a new Hollywood hot spot, take your kid on a celeb-style play date, and meet the ideal woman through art.
If you haven't hit up the recently opened Tru Hollywood (1600 Argyle Ave., Hollywood, 323-461-1600) yet, do so this weekend. Let loose while still maintaining a sophisticated, Old Hollywood vibe via sparkling diamond walls, tufted leather couches, and sparkly chandeliers.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 4, 2011 8:08 amHollywood Roosevelt (7000 Hollywood Blvd., 323-466-7000) is anything but new — it was built in the '20s when fringe and flapper curls reigned — but thanks to two recent openings, it feels fresh again. Not only is the hotel still kicking, but it has kicked things up a few notches with these new spots that are sure to bring good times. Click through to take a tour.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 4, 2011 8:04 amWhen it poured in December, we stayed dry by going to museums and comedy clubs, then when it got cold in January, we spiced things up via hot peppers. Now it's March and we have a new plan to beat the chill: stay warm and simultaneously healthy with white tea. While black and green teas have their benefits, white tea is lower in caffeine, and some studies say it contains more cancer-fighting antioxidants than its black and green sisters.Read More
Melody Nazarian | March 9, 2011 8:08 am
There are a few 24-hour joints you can hit up after a night of clubbing in Hollywood — including Kitchen 24 and Nicky Hilton fave 25 Degrees — but now there's a new late-night spot that's less diner and greasy, more modern and gourmet. After a night of getting down at the nearby Bardot (1737 N. Vine St., 323-462-1307), stop in Cafe Entourage (1600 Vine St., 323-467-4200) — open today for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days — to satiate your post 2 a.m.
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