Finding things to do with Teen Agers is tough. Finding activities for them on vacation is tougher.My 13 year old son rolls his eyes at even the idea of our family doing anything fun...
Just in case you haven't heard, this past month was all about eating in California. January marked the third annual Restaurant Month, a statewide promotion run by Visit California, the state's...
Dining is a passionate art form in Orange County. Our restaurants and chefs are world-renowned and award-winning. Where can you find world-class cuisine in Orange County today? Just about...
It's fast become one of the most popular times to dine out in Los Angeles: Restaurant Week. What is Restaurant Week? Well, first the name is a bit misleading; it actually takes place over twelve...
Ice? A Holiday-Ice Amusement Park?When looking for a fun, memorable 'adventure' to do the day of my daughters 9th birthday, someone suggested "Chill" at the Queen Mary in Long Beach...
If you haven't experienced the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, it's time to treat your family to all the festivities -- Disney style. Disneyland is filled with holiday sights and sounds...
Ah, college. Whatever the question, pizza was the answer. And then things got a tad more complicated, sometimes 15lbs more complicated. But it's a fond memory and a universal anchor...
Around 3,000 people attended US Foods Culinary Event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 10th, where dining trends, sample dishes and more than 2,000 products, were demonstrated. Bill...
A couple deep into their golden years are in hysterics. Corned beef hash and haystack hussies (grits with bacon, green onion, cheddars, eggs, and biscuits) between them, black coffee, and jokes...
September 27, 2012 opened the new season of the LA Philharmonic with style, music, and dance. Under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, the orchestra played selections from Adams, Stravinsky, Saint-...
Where's this place been hiding? Or more apparently, where have I not been seeking? My girls and I have been to The Grove more times than should be legal, and always without a slam-dunk...
Yesterday, September 6th, special guests celebrated the grand opening of the first Disney Baby Store at the Americana at Brand. Guests included actress Alison Sweeny, musical guest Blue Sky...
Don't let that cute little dolphin fool you, or my misleading title. It's not a seafood restaurant; it's Italian, actually. One we have forever loved, only it has always lived by the...
For a restaurant reviewer, the possibility of turning the public on to an undiscovered gem is just too irresistible to pass up. When an employee of Johnny Rebs' approached me and raved about the...
So this one's going out to all the moms who are just peeking through that shimmering new window where the kids are in back in school and for the first time since they wheeled you out of Cedars, you'...
The concept of The Counter is simple; you build your own customized burger. Upon entering the sleek eatery, we were seated immediately by one of the Counter's friendly servers. Meeting us at our...
Life is so hectic these days that I find myself in dire need of a vacation at least once a month. Sure, we all wish we could jet set off to Europe or Fiji every time we need to clear our heads, but...
Long story, we had to go downtown one Saturday morning, I'll spare you. But if you live in my family you know that every destination, every adventure, every vacation domestic or otherwise,...
The Hollywood Arts Council's 27th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts will be held at Paramount Studios and will honor of the studio's 100th birthday. This free event will feature live...
For the first time, the music from the Pixar films will be presented in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by Thomas Wilkins, the magical scores from...
