Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local Small Businesses in the San Fernando Valley

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BY  KAREN YOUNG Stay away from the madness of the malls and shop local, independently owned businesses. Despite the holiday rush, it’s guaranteed you’ll receive personal service and beautiful gift wrap. Here’s a list of some of my … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Restaurant News in the 818

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BY KAREN YOUNG   LA Creamery seems to be infiltrating Los Angeles with its pints of luscious gourmet ice cream over the hill, but the 818 has been slow on the uptake, however there's finally some waves — Olive & Thyme in Toluca … [Read more...]

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

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Buttercelli Bake Shop just opening serving organic sweets and fresh dripped coffee. Photo: Buttercelli

BY KAREN YOUNG It's Mini Pieapalooza Thursday, June 9 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Cafe Aldente in Studio City as Magpie Gourmet Mini Pie (with MDF resident chef Gwen Kenneally) hosts its first evening tasting event. Lemon, apple, blueberry and key lime … [Read more...]

Olive & Thyme: A Gourmet Marketplace and Cafe takes root in Toluca Lake

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BY KAREN YOUNG Another sign that the city food vibe is now filtering to the Valley is the opening of Olive & Thyme in Toluca Lake.  For years, many of us valley-ites have previously had to take a trip over the hill for a gourmet … [Read more...]