May 17, 2012

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Hotel Surplus Outlet: Blow Out Furniture and Accessories Sale This Weekend at a New Location

BY KAREN YOUNG We first wrote about  Hotel Surplus Outlet in March, 2010— and it’s remained one of our favorite “finds” ever … [Read More...]

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Scallops from Bow & Truss opening this summer in Noho.     Photo: Knitting Factory Entertainment

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant and Food News in the San Fernando Valley

BY KAREN YOUNG A little more than a year after launching The Federal Bar on Lankershim in North Hollywood—Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) has confirmed it will open its second eatery close by. Bow & … [Read More...]

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Back to the Kitchen: Mussels and Clams—Yes, You Can Make Them At Home

BY GWEN KENNEALLY It's  May and the weather keeps going from hot to cold,  so this past weekend I found myself wanting to make a mix of clams and mussels! I love them, but I used to only eat them when dining out because … [Read More...]

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Raphael’s Star Chef, New Small Plate Menu, Happy Hour and Regional Wine Series

BY KAREN YOUNG Amidst the stretch of sushi restaurants, pizzerias, taverns and automotive facilities on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, sits Raphael — a sleek, sophisticated, fine dining establishment without … [Read More...]

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The Weekend Cocktail: The Julia Ward Howe Mother’s Day Cocktail

BY GWEN KENNEALLY “We women of one country will be too tender of those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs.” -Julia Ward Howe, Mother’s Day, 1819 What would be an awesome … [Read More...]

Sammy's staff is waiting to serve you when they officially open their doors to the public tomorrow, May 10.  Photo: Courtesy Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

Tasty Tidbits: New Restaurants in the San Fernando Valley and More

BY KAREN YOUNG Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill is opening tomorrow, May 10, in Studio City at Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd in the old Louise's location on the second floor of the corner strip mall that also … [Read More...]

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Kids’ Book Corner: Mom & Me Books

BY JO PERRY What better way to share the love on Mother’s Day than by reading with children? I’ve chosen books that will inspire memorable mom & me projects: Visiting farmers’ markets, knitting, baking and … [Read More...]

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Take a “Staycation” at the Newly Revamped Culver Hotel

BY MARY MC GRATH We hadn’t visited the Culver Hotel in some time. Although it punctuates downtown Culver City nicely, we’d been a bit disappointed with recent visits.  All that’s changed. Newly revamped with … [Read More...]

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Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant and Food News in the San Fernando Valley

BY KAREN YOUNG Raphael in Studio City is starting its Regional Wine Series dinners on May 9.   This first dinner features wines from Italy paired with Chef Adam Horton’s creative  global creations.  Feast on an … [Read More...]

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New Food Club Delivers Vegan and Organic Meals to Your Home—And More

BY RACHEL WEIL There are a slew of food services that deliver meals to your home, but finding one that offers gourmet vegan, organic and local food along with personal consulting  from the owner is next to … [Read More...]

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Unique Vintage and Antique Market Premieres in the San Fernando Valley

BY KAREN YOUNG If you’re one to drive out to the Rose Bowl, Long Beach or Santa Monica  for authentic vintage finds, you’ll be happy to know that there’s finally a monthly vintage and antique show close to home  in … [Read More...]

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