Krua Thai: A spicy, cheap and delicious strip mall find

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BY JENNIFER EVANS GARDNER Ow! It’s been an hour since I finished lunch at Krua Thai and my mouth is still on fire. Don’t get me wrong. I really like this place; but you do have to take care when ordering “spicy” or even “mild-to-spicy” … [Read more...]

My Daily Find Deals: Clothing warehouse sales, Paul Mitchell, Ben and Jerry’s, Jamba Juice

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BY KAREN YOUNG There's some great sales this weekend. Get there early and be prepared to wait in line, but the prices may just be worth it — and you might just meet some new friends. Get a new haircut to go with those duds at the Paul Mitchell … [Read more...]

Cool eco-friendly goods plus green printing and graphics in Woodland Hills

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All Green Things owner, Tanya Peel with her dog Otis. Photos: Sarah K. Tohl

BY SARAH K. TOHL In a world that is progressively becoming environmentally conscious, it is important to have outlets that allow for us to seek knowledge and practice our awareness. All Green Things, an eco-friendly boutique and online company, and … [Read more...]

Five Star hotel living at home with Hotel Surplus Outlet

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Sofas. Photos: Carole Rosner

BY CAROLE ROSNER If you’re looking for that new sleeper couch, dining room table, hand carved chair, six-foot armoire, or even a desk lamp, before you go anywhere else, stop in to Hotel Surplus Outlet and check out what they have. This warehouse … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG There’s plenty o’ pubs to get your green on this Wednesday for St. Patrick’s Day.  Here’s some key places that stretch across the San Fernando Valley.  Remember — if you intend to imbibe on one too many pints — cab it, … [Read more...]

A little bit of the Left Bank at Le Petit Restaurant

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BY ERINN EICHINGER A great meal is more than the sum of its parts. Yes, you want great food, great service and great ambiance. Yet, to have a really satisfying meal all these things have to come together in way that can’t totally be explained in … [Read more...]

My Daily Find Deals: A* List Sample Sale, Menchies, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Pinkberry

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BY KAREN YOUNG Attention recessionista fashionistas! The A*List Sample Sale is being held this Sunday, March 14 from 11am-4 pm at a new North Hollywood location. Peruse among racks of  gently worn clothing, shoes and accessories from the … [Read more...]

French macarons are the new cupcake and Belwood Bakery has them

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Macarons.

BY KAREN YOUNG Macarons are being touted in food circles as the new cupcake. No, not the chewy coconut variety. This macaron (pronounced mack-ah-rohn) is the French confection — the dainty little sandwich cookie that comes in myriad of … [Read more...]

Frozen Crush mixes Italian Ice and Fro-Yo for a unique cold dessert treat

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orange and chocolate. Photos: Karen Young

BY  KAREN YOUNG There’s new frozen treat heartthrob in town. The name? Frozen Crush — Italian ice with a fro-yo twist. As the first establishment of its kind in Los Angeles,  it’s co-mingling right next door to Pinkberry in Northridge. If … [Read more...]

Microbrewery blends with bistro inspired fare at Ladyface Ale Companie

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BY BOBBI RUBINSTEIN When I return home from a city with a pub culture, I’m sad that we don’t have something similar. Then Ladyface Ale Companie - Alehouse & Brasserie opened in Agoura Hills and I knew I’d found my hangout. This … [Read more...]