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A Deluxe Coffee Experience in Santa Monica

Laura Tate, Editor — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:00:46 +0000

Having missed my morning coffee before going on an audition, I asked Siri to find a local coffee shop. The closest one, with good reviews, that popped up was Funnel Mill on Broadway Avenue near 10th Street in Santa Monica. Not knowing what to expect, I found a welcoming, warm entrance. Off to the right...

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Canoga Park’s Parisian Delight

Laura Tate, Editor — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 13:25:10 +0000

Craving a delicious café latte one late Saturday morning, a friend introduced me to a jewel in the middle of Canoga Park. Pastries by Edie has been located on Sherman Way near Owensmouth for 14 years, but I have never noticed it. Tucked away in a dark recess, it is located directly across from another favorite of...

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Beer Flights and Furious Seven

Laura Tate, Editor — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 19:55:12 +0000

A movie ticket to see “Furious 7” cost $13.69 . For nearly fourteen bucks what you get is 2 hours of a constant barrage of clashing metal, expensive cars flying through buildings, hulking actors on steroids, the obvious passing of time evidenced by the actors who have lasted throughout all seven “Fast and Furious” movies, and a touching...

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How to Navigate a Food Festival

Laura Tate, Editor — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:43:03 +0000

If you’ve ever been to a food festival, where the beverages are flowing and the food is seems unlimited, you’ve most likely rushed to the first food-laden tables and wine offerings, downing everything in sight. For goodness sake you wouldn’t want to miss out on any of it, and be left hungry and thirsty! Well, if...

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Celebrating Robert Mondavi with Delicious Wine & Food

Laura Tate, Editor — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:01:05 +0000

Robert Mondavi, the pioneer of California winemaking, would have been 100 years old this year. He may no longer be with us, but his legacy–the Robert Mondavi Winery–lives on with his family. His widow Margrit Mondavi, who is the vice president of cultural affairs at Robert Mondavi Winery, was on hand at a special dinner prepared...

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Nick Loeb Goes Gaga for Crispy Onions

Laura Tate, Editor — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:18:23 +0000

Nick Loeb, a former senatorial candidate and recent boyfriend of “Modern Family” star Sofia Vergara, has taken his passion for creativity to a crunchy place. Loeb, whose endeavors, in addition to dabbling in a run for the Florida Senate, includes making documentary films and operating an environmental consulting firm, launched his newest effort, Onion Crunch,...

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Prep, Cook, Dine with Chef Dakota Weiss

Laura Tate, Editor — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:16:46 +0000

If you love to cook and want to learn from a “Top Chef” then get our your calendar and book yourself for “PREP.COOK.DINE” at W Los Angeles – Westwood, beginning next month. These intimate, interactive, private sessions with Chef Dakota Weiss can be a great outing with a group of friends or a wonderful way...

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Snack, Sip & Surf at PacEdge in Laguna Beach

Laura Tate, Editor — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:59:23 +0000

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Alternatives to Coffee

Laura Tate, Editor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:29:34 +0000

I gave up coffee about three months ago without planning to. The three-day headache that resulted from not drinking my daily one or two cups hardened my resolve to stay off coffee, more specifically the caffeine. However, I miss the morning ritual of a hot cup of coffee with the aroma, the cream and sugar,...

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Tantalizing Valentine’s Day Menus & Treats–Los Angeles

Laura Tate, Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:06:51 +0000

If you want to make the right moves on Feb. 14, then check out these romantic spots with menu or treats that will delight his or hers taste buds. Lovers in Paris–Westwood Chef Dakota Weiss especially created the Valentine’s Menu, “Lovers in Paris,” for NINETHIRTY Restaurant, at W Hotel – Westwood Los Angeles. The menu...

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