Among the major professional sports leagues (plus the NHL) in the United States, the NBA stands out in one very minor way. In the others, there's one team which is peerless in the fact that it's running … more
Gus’s BBQ has been a mainstay in South Pasadena since the 1940s. It was the place to go to satisfy a craving for reasonably priced cocktails and old fashioned BBQ. You could almost be guaranteed … more
What's with places you drive by a ton of times and think to yourself, "I will never go in there" only to find out you've been missing out on a neighborhood gem? I feel like this has … more
This past weekend a close friend of mine asked if I wanted to go wine tasting with her in Malibu. She got a Groupon for 2 to Malibu Wines for a tasting. I'm a huge fan of wine tasting and I jumped … more
I met up with my pal Steffie and her beau at LACMA one day and afterward we headed to Hollywood for an early dinner at The Cat and Fiddle, a place that Steffie’s beau, a bona fide Brit, wholly … more
I'm a big fan of sports bars. All types. Over my extensive years of sports bar education I've found that really the only thing that differentiates sports bars is the type of food … more
Food trucks are the latest craze here in Los Angeles and it’s been my goal to try out and report back on as many food trucks as I can. First up is the Grilled Cheese Truck, … more
In a last minute, "Let's do something random tonight" decision, I found myself driving to the old abandoned zoo in Griffith Park. Now let's get one thing straight, Griffith Park at night … more
Located in the heart of the south bay, Torrance California is just minutes from the beach, thirty minutes from Los Angeles, and only a couple of hours from the mountains. Torrance is … more
Imagine the blinding terror as Joran Van Der Sloot hovers over your nearly lifeless corpse ready to deliver what will be your death blow. Picture in your minds eye the flush of pleasure … more
I hate to stereotype, but sometimes I must. In the days where finding music at the click of a mouse could not be any easier, any music savvy person must admit that each brand … more
The 405 at rush hour. Just a simple phrase right? Well not if you have lived or visited California for any length of time. One thing all Angelinos seem to agree upon is their shared … more
I have followed all the televised interviews with this individual and he comes off as someone who is smug without any concern for his actions. The way he maliciously killed that promising young … more
Do you want to have a well-behaved and relaxed dog who pays attention to your commands and is a joy to be around? One of the best ways I’ve found to do that is to teach them agility. … more
Some of you may know about the current predicament of the world-famous Hollywood sign. In short: The Trust for Pubic Land (TPL) needs to raise $12.5M in order to preserve the 138 acres of land located … more
LAX might not rank high in passenger satisfaction (although I would disagree) but when it comes to planespotting it is unmatched. LAX has arguably some of the best vantage points and spots … more
I have to admit, I’m a sucker for Irish pubs. While traveling through Europe, I had a saying that if we couldn’t find a good place to eat or drink, go to the local Irish pub. We’ll, … more
Sometimes we need to take a moment, slow down and smell the roses, literally. The Huntington Library is a wonderful place to view interesting gardens (including their beautiful and serene Rose garden), … more
The NBA Finals start tonight and I am cautiously optimistic. They have had quite a run through the playoffs, losing games when they should have won and there are several external issues that have added … more
I am a huge fan of the hold system for the L.A. public library. You can look through their online catalog for any book in any of their branches, put that book on hold, and have it delivered … more
Whether you want to pop in for a celebratory glass of champagne to start your evening out with a bang or hang out coffee house style on over sized coaches with your friends while sipping a sexy Shiraz, … more
I hopped on the bus headed out to Chinatown last Sunday, barely able to contain my excitement at the endless records that I was about to discover or the friends that I would see or the amazingly talented … more
I recently hit the Ugo wine bar for a friend's birthday, and loved the wine selection and laid back atmosphere. We had a group of five, which is probably the most you'd be … more
With the high turnover in Los Angeles restaurants, I find it impressive when a restaurant maintains a high level of quality and popularity for an extended period of time. Joe's in Venice has been a fantastic … more
Ok, so wow, wow, and wow. I'd heard great things, but this surpassed any expectations we had when we set out with toddlers in tow for a little museum fun on a Friday afternoon. … more