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Street Art, Public Kitchen & Bar, Steingarten LA, Bikini Chef, Wormburner

Stories 15 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Lab Art's Street Art Gallery, Hollywood Roosevelt's Public Kitchen & Bar, Steingarten LA, the Bikini Chef and Wormburner on the Good Day LA show (05/12/2011).

Freebie Alert: Wax On, Wax Off

Stories 15 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Hairy much? Even if you're not a total woolly mammoth, it's always a good feeling when you get that beastly fur off your legs, underarms, chin, bikini line, whatever. And the folks at European Wax Center want to prove just how awesome they are with a "Free Wax Weekend" on June 4 and 5.

Lightning in a Bottle - Photo by Curious Josh

Shazam! It’s Lighting in a Bottle

Stories 12 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Think of it as Burning Man, but not nearly as dirty. If you want a real jolt this Memorial Day Weekend, head out to the Do Lab's 6th Annual Lightning in a Bottle festival. The four-day, three-night celebration is when music, dance, art, fun and green living converge. (You can even bring the kids.)

Weekend Warrior: Brunch in LA

Top Lists 12 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Ah, brunch. Arguably the most important meal of the week, it's when we say good-bye to a busy workweek filled with hurried lunches and usher in lazy mornings and a relaxing meal spent with friends, family, good food and maybe even a few surprises. Whether you're looking for an all-you-can-eat deal, brunch with the Beatles, a few hula dancers with your danish, or a French Riviera escape without leaving LA, here are some great ideas for brunch in Los Angeles.

Get Blown: Foxy Fridays

Stories 10 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Just got paid, Friday night, party's hoppin' ... but your hair's a wreck and you need a drink! No worries. Hairroin Salon has just the thing. Every Friday night from 6pm to 10pm, this friendly salon hosts Foxy Fridays where, for $35, you choose your shampoo, conditioner and blowout style while a DJ keeps the party mood going. Did I mention the free cocktails from Bombay Sapphire?

Cheap Swills: Monday Nickel Night

Stories 10 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Talk about cheap swills. If you're a Westsider, check out Basement Tavern at the Victorian's “Wooden Nickel Local Mondays." Just show a valid ID with any Santa Monica or Venice zip code and you'll get a wooden nickel redeemable that night for a 5¢ beer or one of the bar's signature $10 cocktails.

Dominick’s Crawfish Boil

Stories 9 May 2011 Mar Yvette

It's baaaaack! Mardis Gras might be a distant memory, but Chef Brandon Boudet is drawing on his New Orleans heritage to once again open the patio for Dominick's Annual Crawfish Boil. Going on every Saturday in May, the weekly feast promises everything from oysters and po’ boys to New Orleans sno balls and oh yes, spiced rum.

Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day

Stories 7 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Casa Sanchez, Anaheim White House, Zengo, Fig & Olive, and Elton "The Early Years" from Tribute Fest, on the Good Day LA show (05/05/2011).

Go South (of the Border) at West

Stories 7 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Didn't get enough tequila on Cinco de Mayo? No problemo. On May 18, West Restaurant & Lounge is having a fiesta to celebrate the release of its Herradura Double Barrel Reposado. Guests will not only enjoy sweeping views of LA, but the cocktail party will give you a chance to taste six new menu items and tequila cocktail pairings as well as watch a live agave shaving at 7:30pm.

Best Hamburgers in Los Angeles

Top Lists 6 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Where's the beef? In case you missed the arbitrary-holiday-of-the-month memo, May is National Burger Month. (Bet you're glad May has 31 days.) There are a million "Best Burger" lists out there, and since it's all just a matter of taste anyway, here's my own hit list of where to find a great burger around Los Angeles. Get ready for a few surprises.

Go Glam: The Bash is Here

Stories 5 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Get ready to walk the red carpet and enjoy a night of feel-good glamour at the bash of all bashes. On Saturday, May 14, The Bash, hosted by 90210’s Shenae Grimes, hits Hollywood for fun, fashion, food, and fundraising for teens at Children’s Hospitals. There'll be a cupcake and lollipop bar, mocktails, full bar for those 21+, performances from cast members of “Live to Dance," and a fashion show featuring Alberta Ferretti’s 2011 Philosophy collection.

Baseball + Dogs = Fun

Stories 3 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking for a new friend? Have your pick of the litter at this special event on Saturday, May 14, in the City of Orange when hundreds of adorable animals will be available for adoption. Sponsored by the Angels Baseball Foundation, this adoption fair at OC Animal Care waives the usual adoption processing fee to help get your furry pal home more easily.

Cooking with Cristina Ferrare

Stories 3 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Even if you don't know the name, you know the face. Cristina Ferrare has been an entertainment fixture since the 70s, first as a model, then as an actress, talk show host, author and now as the star of her own cooking show on Oprah's OWN network. Her new cookbook, "Cristina Ferrare's Big Bowl of Love," is named after the show and takes you through some of her tried and true recipes that are easy, healthy, and oh so good.

Lexington's ahi tuna - Photo by Mar Yvette

Hot New Pick: Lexington Social House

Stories 2 May 2011 Mar Yvette

A prime Hollywood location. An alum from Spago and Cut. And some crazy ass graffiti art. Yep, this is Lexington Social House, the latest addition to the ever-growing, never-ending, economy-defying LA dining scene. The sprawling multi-roomed space officially opened on April 28 and it's time you got yourself over there.

Drink & Think: Tuesday Trivia

Stories 1 May 2011 Mar Yvette

Think you've got what it takes to be the king of all trivia? Even if you don't take the throne, quiz heads love Trivia Tuesday at Villains Tavern. Questions span everything from arcane Jeopardy-esque minutiae to pointless pop culture tidbits, while plenty of brews and burgers will be keeping bellies full.

Spring Cocktails in LA & OC

Top Lists 30 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to drink in the season with a fresh new colorful cocktail. Say goodbye to the hot toddies and pumpkin-tinis of the winter months and get ready for lots (and lots) of blood orange, fresh berries, a flower or two, and yes, even arugula.

Royal Wedding, Papaya King, Betty Moon

Stories 30 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features White Harte Pub, The London Hotel, Beverly Wilshire, Papaya King, and Betty Moon on the Good Day LA show (04/28/2011).

Tributefest: Saturday Night’s Aight

Stories 29 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Close your eyes and think back to 1970 before any of us were born. Now open your eyes and behold: It's a bespectacled, bedazzled, platform-wearing, pre-fatherhood Elton John! The 2nd Annual Tributefest returns to Santa Clarita's Central Park on Saturday, May 7, for an all-day concert featuring eight tribute bands, dozens of beers on tap, and LA's best food trucks. Get your lighters ready, it's gonna be a long day.

Michael’s Market Meet-Ups

Stories 27 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Looking for a personal shopper? It doesn't get any better than renowned restaurateur Michael McCarty. A pioneer in the farm-to-table movement long before it became an overused catchphrase, McCarty is leading his monthly Farmers' Market Meet-Up where you can get up close and personal with the man himself for his tips and tricks for finding the best produce. (And yes, a meal and wine pairings are included!)

Cecconi's waffle by John Russo Photography

Where To Go For Waffles in LA

Top Lists 26 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

International Waffle Day might be over (it was March 25) and National Waffle Day (August 24) is still far away, but who needs an excuse to celebrate a wacky holiday when the subject matter is so tasty? Read on for some places you might want to consider when you're in the mood for deliciously crisp battercake.

OMG, Duckie Goes Downtown!

Stories 26 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Don’t you forget about me … can you believe it’s been 25 years since Duckie, Andie, and Blaine first lit up the screen in all their teenage angsty glory?? Relive the moments at the free outdoor screening of "Pretty in Pink" on Tuesday, May 3. Jon Cryer is making an appearance, there'll be a Pink Beer & Wine Garden AND two free tix to the LA Film Festival if you arrive in your best 80s getup.

One Night, 30 LA & NYC Artists

Stories 25 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

For one night only, 30 Los Angeles and New York contemporary artists are exhibiting their work with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake Pacific Tsunami fund. Curated by Henry Lien, owner & director of Glass Garage Gallery, the May 6 exhibit features work from Alevé Mei Loh, Jon Measures, Lillian Abel, Kristin Anderson, Marcy Brafman, Stephen Calvert, YaYa Chou, Ichiro Irie, and many more.

Easter & Grilled Cheese Invitational

Stories 22 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Food and fun expert Mar Yvette features Four Seasons Los Angeles, Newport Dunes, Frosted Cupcakes, Compartes Chocolatier, Simplethings Pies, Grilled Cheese Invitational on the Good Day LA show (04/21/2011).

Listen Up: Lanie Lane

Stories 18 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Australian songstress Lanie Lane makes her US debut this May with a trio of performances in Los Angeles (May 2-3) and New York (May 10). Part of what seems a growing trend of glammed-up chanteuses who mix modern edge with vintage sensibility, Lanie is all smoky blues, sweet soul, swingy pop & a rockabilly aesthetic that'll whisk you away to a simpler time, here and now.