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Dr. Marc Abrams Memorial Walk Recap
I’m still on somewhat of a high from Sunday’s Memorial Walk for Dr. Marc Abrams. Near the end of the walk, I met a reporter for BBC America who said, “I’ve been searching for a sense of community ever since I moved to L.A. and... »
Phototasting or: How to Make Food Look Good
My existential dilemma over the last few weeks has been over what camera to buy. So much so that I have been pretty much paralyzed at the checkout counter, my Amazon shopping cart holding the Canon G11 one day, the Lumix LX-3 the next. Over... »
Where to Eat On the Trek Up the 5
Believe me, the drive on the 5 is a food desert. I know, because I love Burning Man, San Francisco and have numerous friends and family in the Northern part of CA, so end up driving north a couple of times a year. It’s a... »
Updated Route for Sunday’s Memorial Walk
For those of you wishing to join us this Sunday in remembrance of a local icon, below is the proposed route for Sunday’s Memorial Walk in honor of Dr. Marc Abrams, who passed away this week. Bring water and sunscreen! We will assemble for the... »
GTD This Weekend
The hot, hot sun chose an excellent time to hide behind the clouds and cool off this weekend. Between the Street Food Festival at the Rose Bowl, the Renegade Craft Fair in the cornfield, the Silver Lake flea market, and the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest,... »
Sweet Summer Nights at the Santa Monica Pier
Yup. Every Thursday this summer (and lots of summers past!) the Twilight Dance Series is rockin’ at the Santa Monica Pier. Grab your honey, your friends or both, bring a blanket and some deliciousness to imbibe and it’s a guaranteed good time on the sand.... »
Memorial Walk to Honor Silver Lake’s Walking Man
As many of you have heard by now, Marc Abrams (known to most as Silver Lake’s Walking Man) passed away last night. To honor the man who became such a fixture in our community, a few of us have decided to organize a memorial walk... »
Learn to Make Sushi This Wednesday in Little Tokyo
Everyone loves a good spicy tuna roll. Or a big pile of nigiri. But eating out is expensive. And the economy sucks. My wardrobe has been reduced to a comically large barrel with a pair of suspenders attached, which makes it difficult to perform simple... »
East LA, Meet Napa. Napa, Meet East LA.
Five years ago, the foods of East Los Angeles met the Latino/a-owned wineries of Napa Valley. The rendez-vous was pre-arranged by AltaMed, which, when it is not playing matchmaker, is a network of community clinics and health care providers that provide services to those in... »
Tomorrow: Cleanup in South Park
Probably one of the worst things about living in a major city is the trash. LA probably has more than its fair share — around the corner from my apartment is a public trash can that struggles mightily to contain its daily load — but... »
Home Sweet Home
Sonja Rasula wants you to buy local, and you know what? There's good reason for it, and it has to do with the circle of life. It's true. Her Unique LA event and upcoming Street Food Fest will give you all the local culture you and your belly can handle. »
‘Fabric,’ a play about of human trafficking and slavery; based on the 1995 El Monte story
Fifteen years ago in El Monte, California, law enforcement officials discovered 72 Thai nationals confined in an apartment complex ringed with barbed wire, lured to this country with promises of achieving the American dream. Under conditions of forced labor and slavery, some of the victims... »
Meet Nino, The Kogi Family’s Badass Lil Bro
The Kogi family has a little brother named Nino. He's a little orange Scion xD with a mobile kitchen packed in the back. Chef Roy is going to use Nino to grill up some tasty food for people. For free. Welcome to the family, Nino. »
Best Part of My Weekend: Jane Lynch at Outfest
Waiting in line at the Director’s Guild of America on Saturday, early afternoon, I overheard the couple behind me discuss what we were in line for. “I am so excited to see her,” she said. “We are so lucky to live in LA,” the other... »
The Lotus Festival Is Back
Wondering what to do to enjoy the beautiful weather we're having this weekend? Why not head over to Echo Park Lake for the return of the Lotus Festival? Sure, there still won't be any lotus blooms to see, but you can enjoy the music, food, art, and more of many of our local Asian... »