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10 Reasons to Love Kapalua

Top Lists 20 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Ah, Hawaii. The gorgeous island chain out in the middle of nowhere, thousands of miles away from everything, everyone, yet there it is. I recently headed over the Pacific to the crystalline waters of Hawaii for a little rest, relaxation and, of course, the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival. While it takes well more than five days to really know a place (even if it is an island), it is a perfect bite-sized way to get acquainted with Kapalua, the gorgeous coastal resort on Maui's northwest shore, and its closest neighboring towns. I guarantee it's a place you won't soon forget. Aloha!

405 Freeway Carmageddon Getaways

Stories 14 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Hotel Angeleno, Four Seasons Westlake Village, Casa Del Mar with Robert Perkins and Soul Station on the Good Day LA show (07/14/2011).

10 Summertime Picnics To Go

Top Lists 13 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind. Okay ... forget the barftastic Will Smith song. (Wouldn't want you to lose your appetite.) The season of outdoor dining has arrived and a tasty picnic is just the way to do it. Whether you're in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago or Napa Valley, here are some delicious ideas for prepared picnics to go.

Red O's Steve Calabro - Photo by Mar Yvette

Mixology 101: Tie-Dye Bloody Mary

Stories 11 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Bartender, I need a drink! And not just any drink. A Bloody Mary! The best cure for that bacchanalian night you just had (ok ... allegedly had), the hallowed Bloody Mary is one of the most popular cocktails around. And nobody does it better in LA (and perhaps anywhere) than mixology madman Steve Calabro of Red O on Melrose. If you can't make it to Red O, read on for the DIY version. Cheers!

Seoul Music: Sound of Korea

Stories 11 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Think you got soul? Well, what about Seoul? If a trip to Korea isn't in the cards, don't worry. You can still travel to that faraway place (and go back in time) to immerse yourself in the country’s music, dance and song--and you don't need a passport! "Sound of Korea" hits the Ford Amphitheatre (one of my favorite outdoor venues) on Friday, July 29 @ 8pm. So pack a picnic and get ready to party!

Q&A: Makeup Maestro Napoleon Perdis

Stories 9 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Napoleon Perdis is one of the most famed and acclaimed makeup artists in the world. Opening his first store in 1992 in his native Australia, the ebullient, larger-than-life Perdis has since created a cross-continental empire. I caught up with the man himself to dish on the top beauty must-haves, makeup mistakes and how the hell to pronounce his name!

Freebie Alert: $200 in Food!

Stories 8 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Totally loco for tacos? Or maybe hot dogs get you hot and bothered? Whatever the food may be, Foodler.com (you know, everyone's favorite website that lets you order delivery/takeout from restaurants in your 'hood) is giving away $200 worth of free food from local restaurants. And all you have to do is post a photo on their Facebook contest page by July 31st!

‪Kit Rich, Concern Foundation, Fry Girl, Mas Malo, Gay Men's Chorus of LA‬

‪Kit Rich, Fry Girl, Mas Malo, Gay Men’s Chorus of LA‬

Stories 8 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Kit Rich Fitness, Concern Foundation, The Fry Girl, Mas Malo with Chef Robert Luna, Wolfgang Puck Iced Coffee and the Gay Men's Chorus of LA on the Good Day LA show (07/07/2011).

4th of July 2011 in LA

Stories 8 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Americafest at the Rose Bowl, Pyro Spectaculars with the Souzas, Stella Rossa Pizza Bar, Bigmista's BBQ and Augie's Side Effect on the Good Day LA show (06/30/2011).

Q&A: Trickster Hits Comic-Con

Stories 6 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

What Slamdance is to Sundance, Trickster will be to Comic-Con. At least that's what we're thinking. Part pop-up gallery, part retail store, part DIY idea lab, Trickster is the indie comic's answer to that behemoth of all comic book conventions, Comic-Con. Find out what co-founder Scott Morse has to say about his little creation that could.

In Da Club: Baby Loves Disco

Stories 5 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

And you thought club kids were just X-hazed dancers in drag! Not anymore. Mommies and daddies in the know are heading out in droves for Baby Loves Disco, an afternoon party that returns to LA on Friday, July 29. Taking place at Loews Hotel Santa Monica, the entire family can dance, have fun, and let loose with DJs spinning, healthy snacks, a juice box bar, contests and games.

2-Minute Tip: Sunscreen Musts

Stories 4 Jul 2011 Mar Yvette

Think sunscreen is only for the fair-skinned or when you're heading to the beach? (I did.) Despite all the info out there telling us about how important it is to slather up, there's still a lot of conflicting advice about sunscreen. How much do we need? When should we apply sunblock? And as for all the chemicals in most sunscreens, isn't there a natural option? Well, now you can know for sure.

Zippity Doo Dah: Ziplining in So Cal

Stories 30 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Look ma, no hands! If your idea of a good time is zipping through trees with the greatest of ease, you'll want to check out the new zipline from Navitat Canopy Adventures that just set up shop in Wrightwood, located about 75 miles northwest of LA.

Listen Up: Tuesdays in July

Stories 30 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Tuesdays in July are all about music when Little Record Company and friends present a special residency at the Satellite in Silver Lake. Every week a different LRC artist will headline a night to showcase new album material and perform on other evenings with musical cohorts like Whispertown, Jake Bellows, Big Harp, Jeremy Messersmith and Soft Pipes. (Think of it as the Elephant 6 collective for the 21st century.)

Eat & Run: First-Ever Munchathon

Stories 28 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

It was only a matter of time before food truck mania coalesced with "Amazing Race" fervor. Enter the first-ever Munchathon, a food-themed 5k run/walk and obstacle course featuring local food trucks. Taking place on Saturday, July 16 at Oak Canyon Park overlooking Irvine Lake, the event is where you can literally eat and run.

Like, Totally: Gay Men’s Chorus

Stories 28 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Hold on to your spandex! The decade of big hair, big shoulder pads and even bigger egos is back with a fun and fabulous "Totally! Our '80s Show" from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10. Think catchy tunes, fabulous choreography and outrageous outfits that'll make your zippers squeal with nostalgic delight.

Q&A: Celeb Chef Rick Bayless

Stories 27 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Red O, the gorgeous south-of-the-border getaway on Melrose that remains one of the hottest dining tickets in town, Rick Bayless and Co. have kicked off Sunday Brunch. The award-winning chef dished on how LA eaters compare to Chicago foodies and what he thinks about those who claim he doesn't make "real" Mexican food.

Rock On: Veterans Concert

Stories 26 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

AC/DC said it best: For those about to rock, we salute you! And there's gonna be plenty of rocking, saluting and shaking all night long on Saturday, July 9, when seven tribute bands--including AC/DC clones Bon Johnson--take the stage to celebrate and welcome back veterans of the US armed forces.

Int’l Make-Up Show, Taste of Greece, LB Bayou Festival

Stories 23 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features the International Make-Up Show (IMATS) in Pasadena with Napolean Perdis, St. Paul's 33rd annual Taste of Greece event in Irvine, Long Beach Bayou Festival with White Boy James on the Good Day LA show (06/23/2011).

Meat Up: Tweetball Thursdays

Stories 23 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Finally, a match made in heaven: Meatballs and Twitter! Every Thursday at Dominick’s is when you can get chef Brandon Boudet's ever-changing weekly flight trio of meatballs that range from classic (chicken, mushroom, turkey) to bizarre (alligator, calamari, wild boar, rabbit, buffalo, goose!). Order the flight, tweet a photo of your favorite one and you might win $50.

Downtown’s Summer Beer Garden

Stories 22 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Sake, skewers and Japanese whiskey. Oh, and don't forget the beer. Summer is here and Chaya Downtown is once again celebrating with their Japanese Beer Garden on the spacious lantern-bedecked outdoor patio. Every weeknight through the end of summer, the French-Japanese hot spot will be home to $2 kushiyaki skewers grilled on an authentic yakitori grill and lots o' drinks with sake flights, $15 pitchers of Kirin and hard-to-find brews. Arigato!

Raise a Glass: East LA Meets Napa

Stories 21 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Want a taste of East Los with a swig of Napa, all while helping those in need? Then it's time to dig into your pockets and get ready to taste, rattle and swirl at AltaMed’s 6th Annual East LA Meets Napa celebration at Union Station on Friday, July 8. Expect live music and the best wine and food from Latino-owned or Latino-operated Napa Valley wineries.

Father’s Day & IE Food Truck Festival

Stories 21 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Fleming's Steak House, MB Post, and the Inland Empire Food Truck Festival with the White Rabbit truck on the Good Day LA show (06/17/2011).

Public Kitchen & Bar on GDLA with Mar Yvette

Hi Five: 5 for $5 @ Public Kitchen & Bar

Stories 19 Jun 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking for a fistful of happy? Then you need to head over to Public Kitchen & Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt for the “5 for 5” happy hour. Going on every Monday through Friday from 3pm to 7pm (finally, a happy hour that doesn't end at 5:30!), the menu features five signature items priced at $5 each, including drinks and yummy Med-inspired dishes.