This Weekend: Billy Blanks, Dave Mason, Movie Magic, Public Fruit Jam and Beads & Stuff
BY KAREN YOUNG There are many free and low cost events this weekend for all ages — learn new dance moves with Billy Blanks, rock out with Dave Mason, enjoy a flick under the stars, bead and craft, delight in movie magic, make jam and make new friends. IT'S NATIONAL DANCE DAY! LEARN NEW MOVES WITH BILLY AND SHARON BLANKS [caption id="attachment_34877" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Billy Blanks and Sharon Blanks"][/caption] Join Billy Blanks Jr & Sharon Catherine Blanks and more than 100 of their students for a special family event on Saturday, July 31 from 12 to 4 pm at the Sherman Oaks ...
More Free Concerts: Celebrity bands, 98.7FM Rockstar Finals and Classic Acts
BY MY DAILY FIND STAFF Free concerts have been turning up all over this summer. Check out the latest in a continuing series in Sherman Oaks and Universal City, where household names may be born and familiar celeb names are popping up. Who remembers Frankie Muniz from Malcom in the Middle? From TV to race cars, he's now rockin' the drums in a band. Universal CityWalk continues to turn up the volume with its "plugged-in" summer music series featuring a mix of non-stop live entertainment including popular celebrity bands and battle of the bands showcases every weekend through August 29. [caption id="attachment_34810" align="alignright" ...
Tantalizing Thai at Sri Siam Cafe
BY KAREN YOUNG I'm starting to think that some the best food I've eaten in the San Fernando Valley lately is coming out of restaurants located in strip malls or off the beaten track. Rather than a dining experience, these kind of eateries are for the food experience only. I'm used to going to various "name" Thai restaurants, however, none have been more impressive than a recent lunch at Sri Siam Cafe in North Hollywood — for the quality of food and surprisingly low cost. [caption id="attachment_34729" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Pad Thai Photos: Karen Young"][/caption] Pad Thai is always a must at Thai restaurants, ...
Thirsty Scientist Mixes Up Cool, Fresh and Ingenious Cocktails
BY JO PERRY Hot? Thirsty? Looking for a way to make your next birthday party, anniversary, barbecue, bar or bat mitzvah, Halloween or holiday celebration or corporate event memorable and entertaining? Studio City’s Jason Dobrowner’s Thirsty Mixologist mobile mixology service will invent a cocktail in honor of a special someone or occasion, and will serve up the freshest and most creative, and fun cocktails around. [caption id="attachment_34686" align="alignleft" width="585" caption="Dobrowner juices his mixers fresh at the bar and adds just-picked herbs and his own signature rims including a churro-inspired cinnamon-sugar, a rocking Pop Rocks rim, and a savory paprika."][/caption] Thirsty Mixologist’s ...
Empanadas and international street food at Johnny Pacific Eats
BY KAREN YOUNG John Walquist took his love of travel, food and surfing and combined it into one small, but mighty surprise in Canoga Park in the form of Johnny Pacific Eats. Located in a run down strip mall on Winnetka and Saticoy, the rather hip frontage makes you want to stop in. The banner declaring it as having the #1 Empanadas in Los Angeles doesn't hurt either. [caption id="attachment_34603" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Chimmi-churri with grilled angus flat iron steak, salad and empanada with dipping sauces. Photos: Karen Young"][/caption] A tiny eatery with a handful of tables and a couple booth areas with soft throw ...
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This Weekend: Billy Blanks, Dave Mason, Movie Magic, Public Fruit Jam and Beads & Stuff
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Upcoming EventsFree Family Film Festival Every Tue & Wed through Aug 18, 10 am – Grand Palace Stadium 6, 4767 Commons Way, Calabasas The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend...
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The Weekend Cocktail: A Toast to Friendship
BY GWEN KENNEALLY “What is a friend? A single soul in two bodies.” - Aristotle The first Sunday of August is Friendship Day! I must say that not a day goes by where I don’t feel the love and deep gratitude for my friends! I can say that my life is rich and full because of them. I know first hand that great friends help ease the pain of life’s many bumps... (more)
More Free Concerts: Celebrity bands, 98.7FM Rockstar Finals and Classic Acts
BY MY DAILY FIND STAFF Free concerts have been turning up all over this summer. Check out the latest in a continuing series in Sherman Oaks and Universal City, where household names may be born and familiar celeb names are popping up. Who remembers Frankie Muniz from Malcom in the Middle? From TV to race cars, he’s now rockin’ the drums in a band. Universal... (more)
Tantalizing Thai at Sri Siam Cafe
BY KAREN YOUNG I’m starting to think that some the best food I’ve eaten in the San Fernando Valley lately is coming out of restaurants located in strip malls or off the beaten track. Rather than a dining experience, these kind of eateries are for the food experience only. I’m used to going to various “name” Thai restaurants, however, none... (more)
Bentley’s Bandstand: Marc Cohn Listening Booth: 1970
BY BILL BENTLEY Marc Cohn, Listening Booth: 1970, Saguaro Road Records Turning a song by Bread into something so soulful it sounds just this side of Al Green is no easy feat. But that’s exactly what Marc Cohn does on this intriguing concept album of songs which were originally hits in 1970. A lot of the kudos should also go to producer John Leventhal, because the... (more)
Thirsty Scientist Mixes Up Cool, Fresh and Ingenious Cocktails
BY JO PERRY Hot? Thirsty? Looking for a way to make your next birthday party, anniversary, barbecue, bar or bat mitzvah, Halloween or holiday celebration or corporate event memorable and entertaining? Studio City’s Jason Dobrowner’s Thirsty Mixologist mobile mixology service will invent a cocktail in honor of a special someone or occasion, and will serve up the freshest... (more)
Empanadas and international street food at Johnny Pacific Eats
BY KAREN YOUNG John Walquist took his love of travel, food and surfing and combined it into one small, but mighty surprise in Canoga Park in the form of Johnny Pacific Eats. Located in a run down strip mall on Winnetka and Saticoy, the rather hip frontage makes you want to stop in. The banner declaring it as having the #1 Empanadas in Los Angeles doesn’t... (more)
Back to the Kitchen: Have a summer luau party!
BY GWEN KENNEALLY Where did the Luau come from and where does Hawaiian food get its influences? Hawaiian chefs are accustomed to mixing and matching a multitude of Polynesian, Eastern and Western flavors. Flawlessly and bravely creating a unique cuisine mixed with the amazing local fruits, nuts fish and vegetables and yes, the world’s finest coffee. In ancient Hawaii,... (more)
The Fry Girl: Mini-Doughnuts and more at your door
MY DAILY FIND STAFF Shelly Beals is the Fry Girl. This past Tuesday morning a pink van pulled up in front of Jennifer Evans Gardner’s Little Feet in the Kitchen cooking school in Studio City, bringing with it a very welcome “guest chef” to eight students ages 10 to 13 — The Fry Girl, Shelley Beals, was in the house. Beals did a live demo of the... (more)
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