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Brentwood Farmer’s Market Farm to Table Tour

13. October 2009

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Brentwood Farmer’s Market Farm to Table Tour

The Toyota Hybrid Farm to Table Tour concludes on Sunday October 25 at 9am. Taking place at the Brentwood California Certified Farmers Market, Toyota created the Farm to Table Tour to highlight farmers markets around the country and the benefits they offer their communities, and to celebrate the food produced by each market’s farmers and [...]

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National Burger Day at Rustic Canyon

29. May 2009

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National Burger Day at Rustic Canyon

The burger reportedly stared its long, wonderful journey at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven Connecticut. Louis’ has been selling ground beef patties between two pieces of toasted bread to busy office workers since 1900. Burger guru George Motz profiles them in his book Hamburger America, and they are also featured on the DVD that accompanies [...]

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Riva Presents Wine Class Dinner Series

27. May 2009

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Riva Presents Wine Class Dinner Series

Just got word that this dinner was canceled. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Enjoy a tailored tasting menu and wine pairing from chef Jason Travi at Riva this Sunday, May 31 at 6:30 PM. They will be pouring Italian wines awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso magazine. For each wine served they will [...]

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Powersliding and free Kogi in Santa Monica

14. April 2009

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Powersliding and free Kogi in Santa Monica

Tomorrow, Levi’s is holding their 3rd annual powersliding event at the Santa Monica pier. In addition to free Kogi, the event will feature the top powersliders in the nation competing against each other, a performance by Matt & Kim, shirts by Hit & Run screen printing, a Polite in Public photo booth, and giveaways to [...]

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Los Angeles BBQ Fest – Drink:Eat:Play

10. March 2009

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Los Angeles BBQ Fest – Drink:Eat:Play

Last years BBQ Fest, by event organizer Drink:Eat:Play, was bitter sweet. Sweet because you got to try some finger licking good BBQ without getting on a plane and heading to Kansas City, but bitter because the lines and crowds were just out of control. I was hoping this year, they would forgo the $10 admission [...]

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Food, Glorious Food (Fare) – March 12

7. March 2009

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Food, Glorious Food (Fare) – March 12

Join Planned Parenthood at this once-a-year event to sample food and drink from the city’s premier restaurants, wineries, caterers, and beverage purveyors. Enjoy arrangements from the city’s finest florists. Shop for unique gifts. Participate in the Silent Auction featuring vacation packages, entertainment and sporting event tickets, gift certificates and much more. In its [...]

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La Cachette: Duck, Duck, Fruit!

22. February 2009

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La Cachette: Duck, Duck, Fruit!

As part of Zagat Presents, they bring you La Cachette, Duck, Duck, Fruit! Chef-owner Jean Francois Meteigner brings fruit and fowl together for an exclusive four-course paired menu of duck indulgence. $80 for four courses with wine; tax and tip not included.
To Reserve call call 310-470-4992 and mention “Zagat Presents”.

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Authentic Tapas at Bar Pintxo

19. November 2008

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Authentic Tapas at Bar Pintxo

After my trip to Spain, I’ve wondered where I could get close to the same tapas experience here in LA. It’s seemed rather chic the past few years to open up a tapas style restaurant. Sure, Cobra’s & Matadors is sufficient, so is Tosca or Tinto, but they seemed to be lacking that authentic feel [...]

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Drink, Eat, Wait, repeat

16. September 2008

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Drink, Eat, Wait, repeat

Checked out the BBQ Festival at the Santa Monica Pier, an event by Drink, Eat, Play. This event was held in the very beautiful blacktop of the north parking lot at the Santa Monica pier. Upon arriving, the entrance was a bit disorganized, people trying to enter in the same spot people were trying to [...]

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Is There Such a Thing as L.A. Cuisine?

10. September 2008

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Is There Such a Thing as L.A. Cuisine?

Jonathan Gold asks, Is There Such a Thing as L.A. Cuisine? Philadelphia has the cheese steak, Chicago has it’s deep dish pizza, San Fran has it’s crab and cioppino. What is L.A. known for besides burritos, french dip, Langers pastrami and burgers? In this panel, moderated by Gold and presented by Zocolo, they ask this [...]

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