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Have you seen the Rowena Reservoir Lately?

Oct 20, 2011 by

Well, if you haven’t today isn’t the day. Located on the border between Silver Lake and Los Feliz, Rowena Reservoir is a park right out of a fairy tale; palm tree lined pathways, freshly mulched [...]

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Old time Hollywood–Paramount Ranch, a local Film Backlot and Hiking spot

Jul 22, 2011 by

Although a little off the beaten path, Paramount Ranch is total Hollywood in a natural setting. However, that may sound like a little bit of an oxymoron. I know, when you think about Hollywood, getting [...]

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The Hollywood Tower

Jul 20, 2011 by

The Hollywood Tower is located on Franklin Avenue, in Hollywood, of course. It’s a star-studded legendary apartment building and a Los Angeles landmark. In its heyday, the Hollywood Tower, had no shortage of Hollywood’s Royalty [...]

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West Hollywood Unveiling New Public Art Sculptures Tomorrow

Jul 19, 2011 by

Tomorrow, West Hollywood will be treating its own, and all others of the general public who are interested, to visit the official unveiling of their newest public art sculptures. They’re located on Santa Monica Boulevard, [...]

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From Malibu to the 101

Jul 15, 2011

No one knows what will happen this weekend due to the closure of the 405; but one thing that is probable–the roads leading to and from the Valley, other than the 405, will all see [...]

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Los Angeles’ Nine Newest Historic-Cultural Monuments

Jul 13, 2011

Although Los Angeles isn’t particularly known for our long history, the LA Office of Historic Resources, would have you think otherwise, and rightfully so. The plain fact is that we’re a relatively new city. Even [...]

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Isn’t it time to Discover Metrolink?

Jul 11, 2011

If you live in the LA area, then you probably know about Metro, our local mass transportation service. But, if you didn’t know there is a series of local interconnected mass transit trains that service [...]

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I Found it at Cambridge Farms

Jul 08, 2011

Before I decided what I wanted to cook for the 4th of July; in the early morning, I drove to one of my favorite specialty and gourmet stores–in the Valley! Just thinking about going over [...]

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The Idle Hour Café – Los Angeles’ Historic-Cultural Monument #977

Jul 06, 2011

In the same genre as the old Brown Derby on Wilshire Boulevard, the Idle Hour Café is a prime example of Programmatic architecture, characterized by constructions in the forms of objects not normally associated with [...]

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A Twist on Huevos Rancheros

Jul 05, 2011

Recently I wrote an article about Tapatío Hot Sauce commemorating their 40th Anniversary. So, what better way to celebrate that fact than by actually using it in a recipe–relax everyone; it’s not very difficult! For [...]

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Top 6 Videos featuring Los Angeles’ I-405 “Carmageddon”

Jun 30, 2011
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Tapatío’s 40th Anniversary

Jun 29, 2011

Just as many people that now live in Los Angeles are not from here, I too am not a California native; although I consider Southern California home. I’m a East Coast transplant having moved here [...]

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The Best Places in LA to Watch the July 4th Fireworks

Jun 26, 2011

Lighting fireworks on the 4th of July is one of the our nation’s oldest traditions–first taking place in 1777. Subsequently, July 4th firework shows both in Los Angeles and across the country, is a tradition [...]

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NoHo’s Rockin’ Food Truck Fest is this Saturday

Jun 22, 2011

If you’ve never had a chance to check out and experience the local food truck scene; rocking-low and high–now’s the time. On Saturday, June 25th, North Hollywood is hosting the NoHo Rockin’ Food Truck Fest: [...]

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