For all you alley cats out there, I've got a cool hang out. Go to the alleyway just east of…read moreCahuenga and north of Selma. It's the one that is behind Velvet Margarita. Through a glass door sits Cavalier Artist Loft. I'm not quite sure what to call this place. It's a group of musicians and artists that hang out in a loft. It's literally the living room of the owner, Kent. He lives there and has the downstairs open for people to hang out. I walked in and it smells like maple syrup. Computer images of fireplaces projected onto the walls warm the room. Friendly people hang out and for your listening pleasure, there's a state of the art sound system or one of the musical artists will play on the piano, which is an electronic keyboard set on top of an antique piano. It's open whenever Kent is there.

Food and wine lovers unite! Last night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, the event…read morewas off-the-hook. With live entertainment in the background, the gf and I weaved our way thru over a hundred vendors. Prices: VIP 4p-8p $100; GA 5p-8p $75. Winners of night: well, me. But also, Harvest @Hyatt for the short rib, Barone's for serving hot pizza, Gelson's for serving unlimited and great cheeses, and Herzog for serving kick arse wines. Many of the local restaurants: The Grill on the Alley, Marmalade, Public School 805, Barone's Pizza, Harvest @Hyatt, Paul Martin's, Pitfire, Twisted Oak, Zin Bistro, Sabor Grill, Fresh Bros, Big Fish Poke, Bogart's, Jeannine's, Himalaya, Chick-Fil-A, Smokin' Steve's, and Mouthful. Breweries: Five Threads, Lagunitas, Firemans, Enegren, HBB, and Westlake Brewing Co. Wineries: Herzog, Kieu Hoang, Coquelicot, PRP, Pomar Junction, Navarro, Vin Allegre, Nabu, and Cantara. Desserts: Nothing Bundt Cakes, ShaveIt, Dippin Dots, Dottie's Others: too many to mention, but various tax accountants, financial advisors, real estate companies and/or agents. Conclusion: Lots of kibitzing with all, but it was the restaurants, wineries, and breweries that stole my interest away -- I love to nosh! They plan to have another event in April, and without hesitation, I'll be there.

We moved to Simi Valley in 2009, and we found this house (located at 469 Highlander Road) our first…read moreyear of living here... and have returned to see it every single year. Yeah, it's THAT good. In fact, it's GREAT !! So many lights, characters and things to see. You can do a drive-by or park your car, get out and walk around. This is one of the best displays. There are other streets/homes in the area with fun displays that you should drive around, but this particular light display is the best by a longshot.

Amazing and beautiful lights for babys perfect night for the family amazing memories for the…read morepictures

The Hollywood Hills offer a breathtaking escape above the Los Angeles sprawl, defined by winding…read morecanyon roads, lush chaparral, and stunning panoramic views of the basin below. I first explored these iconic, serpentine streets back in 1990 and 1991, completely captivated by the steep drop-offs and the eclectic architecture hidden among the trees. Several years later, I had the surreal experience of attending a party at a spectacular mid-century house tucked high up in the hills. Watching the sunset paint the rugged terrain and city lights flicker on from that vantage point was an unforgettable experience. Despite the notoriously difficult parking and narrow residential roads, the neighborhood maintains an exclusive, almost magical allure. It remains a quintessential piece of Southern California living where wild nature seamlessly meets Hollywood glamour.

The Hills have Hollywood... Known for amazing views, great hiking trails, beautiful homes, and at…read morethe base great food, shops, venues, local treasures/hidden gems, and hotels. The canyon roads (especially Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive) are your windy adventure, in, through, and out of the hills not to mention the 101 Hollywood Fwy. Enjoy Runyan Canyon trails, Fryman Canyon Park, Vine Stairs, and/or Bronson Caves. Bask at the Hollywood Reservoir, see a show at the Hollywood Bowl or The Ford, and stay at the BLVD Hotel. Have some Italian-style cuisine at Pace. Sip a craft wine or brew at Beachwood Cafe or a caffeine cup at The Trails cafe. The Hollywood Heritage Museum off Highland is history personified as are major historical landmarks such as the Cross and Sign themselves. Whether a local, passing through, or on vaycay... The hills of Hollywood have a lot to offer.

This is a surfer flamingo he likes to surf and hang out and drink and have a great time. He's my…read moreKanaka so of course we had take a few photos of women throwing up on here for odyssey go check him out. He's hanging out in Beverly Hills waiting for a ride to the beach

As a major foodie and one who LOVES events...this was INCREDIBLE. This was my first time going…read more(6/11/23) and I will be planning on experiencing future events. Los Angeles' Taste of the Nation returned to Culver City/Media Park for its 32nd year. I got to enjoy exceptional eats, curated drinks, entertainment, and more! It featured dozens of the LA area's top tastemakers and renowned chefs who support from across the country and lend their talents/passion to ending childhood hunger in America. I had the Admission + Preview Hour Ticket which allowed: -Ticketholders to enjoy unlimited tastes, sips, and fun with early entry starting at 12pm. So, 4 hours (12pm-4pm) -Unlimited bites from participating chefs and restaurants -Beverage Garden featuring alcoholic and non-alcoholic options -Interactive games and prize opportunities -Live entertainment Some of the booths for the 2023 event included: *Angelini Osteria *B Sweet *Beachside Restaurant & Bar *Camphor *Death & Co. *Dog Haus *Durango Cantina *Girl and the Goat *Guerrilla Tacos *Jitlada *Kali *Kinn *Maple Block Meat Co. *Ospi *Pizzana *Playa Provision *Poppy + Rose *Qusqo *Ronan *Salt Restaurant and Bar *Santuari *Socalo *Sugar Palm I was only able to try to try a few of the sets up as they were either showcasing an item that had a meat item I could not eat or by the time I wanted to try something, they were already out. Overall, I ate and drank a lot and loved every minute it!

I attended this event for work (& play) on a Sunday for the first time yesterday and let me say,…read moreworking in the industry I've had the opportunity to attend many different types of events but this one is definitely one of my absolute favorites! Not only is this for a great cause, but the whole event is extremely well put together! The marketing team did a fantastic job by getting attendees to be interactive by posting a photo to donate! Bendors this year included: Beverages: baja brewing co. | bouchaine vineyards | casa magdalena rum | central coast group project | domaine de cala | eagle rock brewery | elijah craig whiskey | deep eddy vodka | fords gin | lord hobo brewing co. | macrostie winery & vineyards | palm bay international | singha beer | tequila partida | the bruery & bruery terreux Food: akasha alexander's steakhouse ar cucina baltaire bazaar by jose andres black market liquor bar border grill bourbon steak la cal mare cassell's hamburgers chichen itza restaurant craft la craig's vegan culver hotel dog haus eagle rock public house ellie's fiveofour hollywood hayden inn of the seventh ray jaffa jitlada original thai cuisine maple block meat co. mcconnell's fine ice creams ms chi cafe ocean prime preux&proper ray's & stark bar salazar salt & straw scopa italian roots south city fried chicken sweetfin poke the arbour the art institute of california - inland empire the upper west triple beam pizza union valerie confections I will most certainly be attending again!

My review is for the commercial district downtown. We stopped by last Saturday afternoon, checking…read morein at Starbuck's for a while. Sitting inside, looking at the fog moving in from the Pacific, reminded both of us of the Richmond / Sunset districts in San Francisco on outer Geary. Something about the era of the buildings, the numerous telephone / power poles, and that fog (!); it all fit with our memories of our childhood haunts in The City. That being said, I'm aware there is much more to the Palisades than that time warp impression. From a drive-through visitor's perspective, it has an old school charm. Having to pay for parking on a Saturday in a small town area is somewhat annoying. Traffic can be a slow crawl through the area, and what on earth will it be like when the new Caruso development is done? Wow! Loved the mural we could see from the Starbucks, looking to the south. It added a beachy vibe to the area which surely is married to it's ocean-proximity.

This is a quiet, clean, classy neighborhood found along Sunset Blvd. I have some buddies that live…read morehere, so I come by here periodically. I also used to work in this city during undergrad. This town is not for those who seek to live in modest means. It is pricey to live here, but I find the prices well worth it. The people in this town are awesome, and it's a very family friendly place. The main artery to this town is Sunset Blvd as it goes from the 405 to PCH. The roads here are windy, and go up the mountain into neighborhoods full of stately residences. Two security firms operate here: Palisades Patrol and ACS security. The sights here are amazing. There is an overlook you can reach by taking El Medio. You will get a good sight of the Pacific Ocean, PCH, and the beach below. It's a nice place to stop by for a breather during the day, and also a good place to take a date at night. A great hiking trail begins at Temescal Canyon park, and extends though the Santa Monica mountains and into the valley. This trail, when taken in its entirety, is a good 8 hour hike. You will cross through some mountain bike trails as well. A plethora of celebrities live or have lived here. I have associated with some of them when I used to work in this town. A great town. Keep it classy.

If you love doing Taco Crawls in Highland Park, then you'll love the Boyle Heights Latino Food…read moreFair. Imagine all your fave Latino street food vendors congregating in one parking lot and this is pretty much what the place is. It started informally a few years a go with just a few vendors, but now when you go there in the evenings, its a full blown food fair. A variety tacos, including fresh hand made tortillas. Check. Champurado? Check. Pupusas? Check. Agua fresca? Check. Taquitos? Check. Fresh churros? Check. Heck, they even have a cart lady that makes crepes. I think the only missing were missing was a paletas vendor. You name it in terms of Latino street food and odds are they will have it here. The vendors are sell primarily Mexican and El Salvadorean street cuisine. They even have the El Salvadorean style tamales that I prefer over the Mexican ones. The food vendors start arriving in dusk and by 8 PM or so, they are out in full force. Best time to visit is on a weekend night, but many of the vendors are also there during week nights. Most of the dishes cost between $1.00 to $2.50. Its basically a Latino smorgasbord. And the food quality? It ranges from good to excellent, depending on what vendor and what item you purchase. This is a CASH only place. They will not accept credit/debit cards. however, if you forget to bring cash and have an ATM card, the Fair is conveniently located beside a BofA with 2 ATMs. The only downside is that there are no restrooms nearby. So arrive with an empty bladder before you load up on the agua frescas and other specialty beverages the various vendors offer. They take over a parking lot beside a Bank Of America. Its between the I-5 freeway and Soto Street. When driving on Cesar Chavez, just look for the B of A and the Big Buy Foods. The cross street is Breed. There is still parking available on the lot - you can pay by quarters or credit card. Its $1 per hour. after 9 PM, parking is free. Or you can look for parking in the nearby streets as well.

This place was such a gem to find and I owe it all to Robert H.!!! We have been back now more than…read moreonce and I can't say anything bad about this place. I mean it is what it is which is.... a bunch of Latin food stands in a parking lot behind the B of A. You can find anything from sopes, empanadas, tacos, arroz con leche, gorditas, quesadillas, pig skin, hand made tortillas, churros, squash flower, pupusas, bananas, strawberries and yogurt, crepes, bread friend in pork fat, I mean I don't know the names of alot of this stuff because lets face it, been a while since my 9th grade Spanish class and we certainly didn't cover street foods. Point is it is hot, it is fresh and made to order with the price totally right $1-3 for just about everything. Check it out some weekend in the evening if you get a chance.