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Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles

6 Comments 21 May 2013

It’s been more than five decades since Marilyn Monroe passed away, but she remains one of the most famous celebrities of all time. If she were alive today, she'd be celebrating her 87th birthday on June 1. Those of us in LA can retrace Monroe’s footsteps in the city where she was born, raised and spent most of her life. Read on for 10 places to experience Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles.

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The Great Gatsby Guide to LA

2 Comments 07 May 2013

Even though I haven't read "The Great Gatsby" since it was mandatory reading in high school and have no intention of going to see what already looks like one hot mess of a movie (which is really sad 'cause I'm an otherwise big fan of Baz Luhrmann), I have to admit I'm still kinda loving this media-induced frenzy for all things Gatsby. And why not? It brings to life the glitz and glam of the Roaring Twenties, the sexy sounds of the Jazz Age and the fabulous fashions of the Flapper Era.

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LA’s Best Independent Bookstores

2 Comments 30 April 2013

Read any good books lately? Even if you've forsaken the good old-fashioned paperback in favor of the iPad or Kindle, you have to admit there's something special about turning the page, feeling the paper and reading the print in an actual book. So in the name of helping the noble scribe, encouraging everyone to read and supporting local businesses, here's a list of 25 indie LA bookshops that are worth checking out.

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Cinco de Mayo in LA & OC

3 Comments 27 April 2013

Cinco de Mayo is on a weekend this year, which means one thing: The party is gonna get muuuuuy LOCO! Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unexpected victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. But here in the states it's really just an excuse to drink and eat with wild abandon. So here's to Cinco de Mayo, amigos! Find out where to toast our Mexican brothers and sisters in Los Angeles and beyond.

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Hats Off: Kentucky Derby Hits LA

4 Comments 23 April 2013

Hold your horses! Never mind the races. The most entertaining part of the Kentucky Derby is the absurdity taking place off the track. While most people will be celebrating the weekend with Cinco de Mayo tacos and margaritas, if you'd rather opt for a mint julep and an oversized hat that's not a sombrero, here are a few places celebrating the Kentucky Derby here in Los Angeles.

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Out & About: Rose Avenue

6 Comments 19 April 2013

They say to stop and smell the roses. Well, I say stop and shop along Rose Avenue. This once sketchy stretch in Venice between 5th and 7th Avenues has really come along with the recent influx of restaurants and shops. In fact, it's already kind of blown up with a full-on residential and retail complex. Yep, the area has cleaned up nicely with nary a lingering waft of Venice grit. Welcome to the neighborhood...

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Vinyl Revival: Record Stores in LA

9 Comments 16 April 2013

Lookin’ for a rekka sto’?? Ease up, old school. Downloading and streaming aren’t the only game in town. Vinyl is making a comeback in this digital age. Within the last few years Los Angeles has seen more than a few independently owned record stores set up shop. Read on to find out where you can enjoy your own vinyl revival.

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Out & About: Boyle Heights

2 Comments 13 April 2013

There aren't any hot new restaurants or trendy shops cropping up along East First Street in Boyle Heights at the moment, and as far as gentrification ... ¿que es eso? But that's exactly the sort of no-fuss, authentic vibe that makes this stretch east of Downtown LA so appealing. Here are some of my favorite spots along this historic street.

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7 Must-Try Food Trucks

2 Comments 26 March 2013

We might not yet be a food truck nation, but Los Angeles for one is a city obsessed with meals on wheels. And being that I’m Mexican I can’t help but feel connected to this mobile food movement that dates back more than a century ago to LA's horse-drawn tamale carts. I love the current food truck movement and the many different flavors it brings. And although I’ve yet to find the perfect taco truck, here are seven trucks in LA that I'm really digging right now.

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Celebrate Easter in Los Angeles

1 Comment 21 March 2013

Easter arrives earlier than usual this year on Sunday, March 31, but that just means we get to celebrate sooner for this special holiday. Whether you want to get your church on at the Hollywood Bowl (without waking up before sunrise!), feel like a fab brunch with friends, or want to enjoy family time in the great outdoors, there's a whole lot going on this Easter weekend around LA and OC.

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