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What Food is Better Than Sex?

Top Lists 24 Jul 2013 Mar Yvette

Foodgasm, oral gratification, gastrophoria. Call it what you want. The bottom line is that every now and again, you bite into something so delicious, so incredibly multisensory, it convinces you it’s better than sex. White truffles? (Wolfgang Puck seems to think so.) Bacon? (Take it from an Iron Chef.) Pancakes? (Who knew!) I asked some top chefs and restaurateurs to describe which foods really hit the spot.

Celebrate Easter in Los Angeles

Top Lists 21 Mar 2013 Mar Yvette

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.

20 Fall Cocktails To Warm You Up

Top Lists 15 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Ah, fall. A season marked by crisp air, turning leaves, longer nights and lots of sweaters. That may be true for the rest of the country, but here in SoCal we’ll settle for the longer nights. Because even though it sucks when you’re stuck at work long after the sun has gone down, it also means there are more after-dark drinking hours. (Gotta look on the bright side!) From smoky sweet sensations to seasonally ripe concoctions, here are 20 fall cocktails ready to warm you up around Los Angeles and Orange County.

Sip & Swirl: California Wine Month

Top Lists 10 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Did you know that September is California Wine Month? As the producer of more than 90 percent of all wine made in the United States, California is one of the first places that comes to mind when we think about wine. ("Sideways" and "Bottle Shock," anyone?) Which means it's time to try some of our state's fine vintages. Here are a few places around the LA area that are celebrating California Wine Month with special deals.

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.

Drink Your Dinner: Meat Cocktails

Top Lists 6 Apr 2011 Mar Yvette

Mmmmm meat. The mixology craze has reached critical mass, so it was only a matter of time before things really started beefing up. Check out this list where there's a little something (especially bacon) for everyone ... except vegetarians.