Articles Written By: Mar Yvette

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Boardwalk Empire - Season 3

Boardwalk Empire in Los Angeles

Top Lists 30 Nov 2012
Even though I'm still in utter disbelief that my beloved Jimmy was offed from the show, I can't get enough of HBO’s "Boardwalk Empire." Naturally, the crooked politicians and bootlegging crime bosses of Prohibition-era Atlantic City are always in full force, but what I really love is all the glitz and glamour. If you want to live it up in true Boardwalk Empire style, take a look at this list of places inspired by the days of backdoor speakeasies, snazzy-jazzy tunes and burlesque babes.
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LA Market's Junk Food Platter

Hostess With the Mostess: Twinkies in LA

Top Lists 16 Nov 2012
Holy Wonder Bread! In case you hadn't heard, Hostess is closing up shop. Evidently, the (in)famous baker and maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Hostess cupcakes, Ho-Hos and Wonder Bread is in bad health with more debt than they can chew. So what's a commercial-grade, highly processed food-loving fiend with a yen for nostalgia supposed to do? Here are a handful of places in LA where you can still get your Twinkie and Hostess cupcake fix. At least for now.
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Oysters

Aww, Shucks: Half-Off Oysters & Lobster

Stories 12 Nov 2012
So you love oysters and lobster, but aren't such a fan of how much these tasty morsels from the sea usually cost, right? (Especially on the Westside.) Well, good news is here. The Hungry Cat, one of the best places for sustainable seafood in LA, is now offering Half-Off Oyster Mondays and Half-Off Lobster Tuesdays at the new Santa Monica location right off PCH.
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Thanksgiving turkey - Photo by Mar Yvette

Thanksgiving Dining in LA

Top Lists 10 Nov 2012
Why cook when you can make reservations? It makes perfect sense that on the official day of thanks, you should be having fun and not slaving away in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking to splurge or save, celebrate with friends, family or on your own, check out our list for restaurants, caterers and a few events around Los Angeles that are ready to serve you on Thanksgiving Day.
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Out & About: Echo Park

Out & About: Echo Park

Stories 1 Nov 2012
Lifestyle reporter Mar Yvette is Out & About in Echo Park, featuring Gringos Tacos Food Truck, The Brite Spot restaurant, EPIC (Echo Park Independent Co-op), and Peter Shire & Echo Park Pottery on Fox 11 News and Good Day LA (10/24/2012).
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