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Gondola Getaway, Dancing on Water & Lotsa Champagne!

Stories 14 Feb 2014 Mar Yvette

OMG lovezzzz!!! I took my Weekend Roundup on location for the first time today and figured the best way to do that was on the water with Gondola Getaway in Belmont Shore, Long Beach?! We had a booze & food cruise lined up with an absinthe fairy, the fabulous flapper girls from The Edison and ... a whole lot more. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Roasted Manhattan @ Caulfield's in Beverly Hills

Spiced Cocktails in LA

Top Lists 3 Dec 2013 Mar Yvette

Variety is the spice of life. But a cocktail with spice? Well, that's extra nice ... especially now that shorter days and cooler evenings are here. Spiced cocktails are a perfect way to change things up thanks to their intense aromas and warm, exotic flavors. Whether you feel like a mouth-tingling cayenne concoction or a nutmeg-and-cinnamon sensation, check out these must-try spots for a tasty spiced cocktail in Los Angeles.

The Great Gatsby Guide to LA

Top Lists 7 May 2013 Mar Yvette

Even though I haven't read "The Great Gatsby" since it was mandatory reading in high school and have no intention of going to see what looks like one hot mess of a movie (which is really sad 'cause I'm an otherwise big fan of Baz Luhrmann), I have to admit I'm still kinda loving this media-induced frenzy for all things Gatsby...

Boardwalk Empire in Los Angeles

Top Lists 30 Nov 2012 Mar Yvette

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.

Giving Back: Restaurants with Holiday Spirit

Top Lists 7 Dec 2011 Mar Yvette

Family, friends and warm, fuzzy feelings. It's what the holidays are all about. This time of year also reminds us that there are a lot of people out there who aren't so fortunate and could really use our help. And one of the easiest ways you can actually make a difference is by eating, drinking and being merry. Seriously.