Restaurants: Hidden Patio Dining in the San Fernando Valley

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Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga Canyon

BY KAREN YOUNG Summertime means dining al fresco. But what does that mean for the San Fernando Valley?  The sidewalk patio is indeed making a comeback with a sprinkling down Ventura Blvd, but where are the  patios you can't always see?  We … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day Dining, Dessert and Tea in the San Fernando Valley 2013

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BY KAREN YOUNG Celebrate mom or the mom-like person in your life at one of these restaurants and bakeries preparing special Mother's Day offers and menus. MOTHER'S DAY TEAS     SWEET BUTTER KITCHEN This Sherman Oaks … [Read more...]

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

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BY KAREN YOUNG Lotería Grill at The Promenade in Westlake now has full service, sit-down dining.  West Valley patrons can enjoy Chef/Owner Jimmy Shaw’s unique take on regional Mexican cuisine, including Mole Poblano con Pollo, … [Read more...]

This Weekend: What’s Happening Around Town

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Celebrate Henry Road's new location

BY KAREN YOUNG       Guys and Dolls. Jr.: Join the Walter Reed Middle School community on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 for their spring musical theater production of “Guys and Dolls, Jr.!” An impressive … [Read more...]

Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch — Sports Bars and Gastropubs Across the East and West San Fernando Valley

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BY KAREN YOUNG The Super Bowl is  February 3  in New Orleans with the Baltimore Ravens vs the San Francisco 49ers.  Where will you be?  Here's a select list of sports bars and gastropubs in the east and west San Fernando Valley if you want to … [Read more...]

This Weekend: What’s Happening This Weekend and Some Special Events Running Through February

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BY KAREN YOUNG Ladies Night Out in Burbank: Tonight is the night  (and the last Friday of every month), in the Magnolia Park area of Burbank. Get your friends together from 6 to 9 p.m. for a store-to-store party filled with super sales, wine … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits: Umami/LA Creamery Strike Deal, Sportsmen’s Lodge Comeback, Kids and Caviar

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BY KAREN YOUNG The Sportsmen's Lodge, once the legendary stomping grounds of stars like Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart and John Wayne, started its makeover in 2009 when it was acquired by Richard Weintraub. Now, the restaurant which was originally … [Read more...]

Iconic Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center is back in business

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The Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center is officially back in business today after a ten-month renovation. The new facility, owned by Weintraub Financial Services, is a vision of sleek modern white mixed with neutrals that still retains its historic … [Read more...]

Stay-cation or Vacation in Los Angeles

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Do you want to take a vacation, but don't want to go far? How about a "stay-cation" in Los Angeles?  Or if you are reading this from outside the Los Angeles area,  it's a great time to visit.  Now through the end of summer,  LA Inc. The Los … [Read more...]