Stories by Mar Yvette

Dream Halloween, Next Door Lounge, Yxta, La Muerte Vive

Stories 27 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Dream Halloween with Le Petit Cirque at Barker Hangar, Next Door Lounge, Yxta Cocina Mexicana and La Muerte Vive with Ruby Champagne and Santos de Los Angeles on the Good Day LA show (10/27/2011).

LA Haunted Hayride, Goodwill Halloween, Mezze, India Jazz Suites

Stories 20 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, Goodwill Halloween fashions, Mezze restaurant and Chitresh Das Dance Company for India Jazz Suites on the Good Day LA show (10/20/2011).

Int’l Dance Show, LA Food & Wine Festival, Addison, Taste of Soul

Stories 20 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features International Dance Show, LA Food & Wine Festival with Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Chef William Bradley of Addison at Grand Del Mar, N'Dambi and Taste of Soul LA Festival on the Good Day LA show (10/13/2011).

Big Bear Oktoberfest, Bistronomics, Veggie Grill

Stories 20 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Big Bear Oktoberfest, Jet Tila & Alex Ageneau's Bistronomics at Breadbar and Veggie Grill for National Vegetarian Month on the Good Day LA show (10/06/2011).

Thread live artist - Photo by Alexander Matthews

Pop-Up: Thread Show in LA

Stories 20 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Fashion, art, music, food, drinks AND hair, makeup and mini massages all in one place? Yes, kids. The THREAD Show is coming to LA at the Cooper Design Space on Sunday, November 13 and it's all about local, indie and DIY fun in the city. The one-stop pop-up shop will have dozens of clothing racks but there will also be a retro photo booth and art gallery, live music, FREE hair and makeup touch-ups, free manis & mini-massages, DIY gift wrapping lounge and a swap lounge where you can trade your old clothes for someone else’s threads. Did I mention the full bar and free snacks?

For the Record: Quentin Tarantino

Stories 14 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Even if you've seen every Quentin Tarantino movie a dozen times, chances are you've never seen them this close up and personal. That's because For the Record--LA's favorite musical troupe that takes on some of the coolest movie soundtracks and translates them into full-on interactive experiences--is about to get all Tarantino about it now through November 12.

Get Away: 11/11/11 @ The Avalon

Stories 10 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking for a little weekend getaway from the city IN the city? Then you might wanna check in to the Avalon Hotel on Friday, November 11. Book a two or three night stay that weekend in one of their newly renovated guest rooms and you'll get a night for just $11. You'll also enjoy an $11 continental breakfast as well as an $11 cocktail and $11 appetizer special at Oliverio Restaurant. As for taking a dip in that conspicuously located hourglass pool? That won’t cost you a thing, except maybe a little pride.

Q&A: Chef Jet Tila Does Bistronomics

Stories 3 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Chef Jet Tila is known for his mad skills in Asian cuisine. He runs the show at uber-luxe Wazuzu at Encore in Las Vegas, holds the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Stir Fry” and now he's hosting Bistronomics in LA, a series of dinners focused on creative and affordable haute cuisine. I caught up with Jet to talk Asian culture, LA cuisine, fusion vs. confusion and why pit bulls rule.

James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour

Stories 1 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Since chefs are the new rock stars, this is one tour stop that'll be music to your mouth. On Thursday, October 20, the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour hits LA at Chaya Brasserie for a one-night-only dining experience. Chef Harutaka Kishi will be joined by Iron Chef Marc Forgione (along with his brother Bryan and their father, Larry "Godfather of American Cuisine" Forgione) to create a five-course dinner--with wine or beer pairings, naturally--that aims to rock your world.

Claremont Village Venture - Photo courtesy of Brown Eyed World

Get Out: Arts & Crafts Fair in Claremont

Stories 1 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking for some cheap fun? Then check out the Village Venture Arts & Crafts Fair going on Saturday, October 22 in Claremont Village. The free annual event is the largest of its kind in SoCal with more than 450 arts & crafts booths, live music, food, a Halloween kiddie costume parade and wacky things you never knew you wanted.

See This: India Jazz Suites

Stories 30 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

If "Slumdog Millionaire" had a dance-off with "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk" it might look a little something like India Jazz Suites, a rhythmically charged collaboration between one of India's most famed dancers and one of the world's fastest tap dancers in Long Beach on October 21 and 22.

Quebec in Hollywood, Air Guitar, Tender Greens, Chocolate Fest, Saint Motel

Stories 22 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features the Quebec in Hollywood fashion show, record-breaking Air Guitarists with Bjorn Turoque, Tender Greens in Santa Monica, the Indulge Chocolate Festival and Saint Motel on the Good Day LA show (09/22/2011).

50% Off Sale @ Fred Segal

Stories 20 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Summer's over, but Fred Segal Santa Monica is heating things up just in time for fall with their annual sale that lowers prices week by week. Going on Friday, September 23 through Sunday, October 9, the sale is offering 50% off selected merchandise from designers like Elizabeth & James (lovez), Me & Ro jewelry (totally lovez) and oh so many more. It’s like more than 20 sample sales all under one roof!

Culina sweet corn tortelloni - Photo by Mar Yvette

More, Please! Culina Does it Again

Stories 16 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

It's been a year and a half since Culina at the Four Seasons opened and even though it's not the newest kid on the block, it's still one of the hottest spots in town. Not just in the "I'm sitting next to a famous movie director and omg that's Larry Flynt in his gold wheelchair" kind of way. That's part of the fun, but Culina maintains its momentum because these guys are always on, making sure that the food, service and experience are as close to perfection as possible.

Christmas in September, Vertical Wine Bistro, MexiKosher, Icy Hot Club

Stories 15 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Christmas in September at The Abbey, California Wine Month with Vertical Wine Bistro, Mexican Independence Day with MexiKosher Restaurant, and the Icy Hot Club band on the Good Day LA show (09/15/2011).

Freebie: Tuesday’s Best

Stories 14 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Never mind that summer's pretty much over. Here in LA, it's always in season to be outdoors. And the Original Farmers Market hopes to entice you with "Tuesday's Best," a casual culinary series Tuesday nights in September and October featuring free food sampling, chef-led cooking demos, retail specials and live music.

Cleo brussels sprouts - Photo by Mar Yvette

$17.17 Sundays @ Cleo

Stories 9 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Ready for Brussels sprouts that'll change your life?? Brussels sprouts that are so crispy and chewy and oily and salty you can't eat just one? Yeah, thought so. Cleo, that shwank restaurant inside the Redbury Hotel, is where you can get said sprouts every Sunday in September--along with a handful of other best-of dishes--for just $17.17!

Yoga Month, True Foods, Karma Rescue, Terraplane Sun

Stories 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features National Yoga Month with Spectrum Athletic Club, True Foods restaurant, Karma Rescue and their annual fundraiser, and Terraplane Sun on the Good Day LA show (09/08/2011).

Sprinkles Mobile, Aarti Sequeira, Bludso’s BBQ, Burlesque Mondays

Stories 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features The Taste event with the Sprinkles Cupcake Mobile and celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira, Labor Day Weekend BBQ with Bludso's, and Burlesque Mondays at Basement Tavern with Behind the Six, on the Good Day LA show (09/01/2011).

MADD: The Mother of All Walks

Stories 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Get your walk on for a great cause then grub down on free hot dogs from firemen while listening to a cop band? Yes, yes and yes! It seems like it's been ages since I've heard about MADD, but Mothers Against Drunk Driving is still making serious strides in raising awareness about the horrible reality of accidents caused by those who drink and then get behind the wheel.

Free Food & Drinks at the Abbey!

Stories 8 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Question: What do hunky Santas, gay go-go elves and Children's Hospital have in common? Answer: The Abbey's annual Christmas in September celebration. Going on Monday, September 19 at 8pm, the 6th Annual event is your chance to both give and receive. Simply take an unwrapped toy and you'll get FREE drinks & food! Happy holidaze!

Burlesque Mondays on Main St

Stories 7 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Need to add a little shimmy to your Monday night? Basement Tavern's got you covered with semi-covered burlesque babes, specially priced booze and femme-fronted band Behind the Six. Every Monday night from 9pm to midnight, the subterranean speakeasy is when you can enjoy the sultry sounds and sights of a bygone era while getting your paws on $10 specialty cocktails.

Becoming Judy in WeHo

Stories 4 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Somewhere over the gay-bow! Whether or not you're a friend of Dorothy, you can spend the night with Judy Garland in a new performance on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. Famed tribute artist Peter Mac takes us on his childhood journey through homophobia and brings to life the music of the legendary diva whom he says helped get him over the rainbow.

My Favorite Event of the Year!

Stories 2 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. The annual Create Karma fundraiser is my favorite event of the year because that's when lots of fellow dog lovers get together and raise money for Karma Rescue, which saves at-risk dogs from the high-kill shelters around LA. Expect food, fun, lots of wine and woofs! Get your tickets now for the September 10th event!