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LA Eats: Best Brunch Spots

The best part of summer on the weekend is finding the perfect brunch spot. With so many options in L.A, we decided to cut the culinary clutter. Read below for our pick of the best brunch spots to try throughout the city and treat yourself to a Mimosa…or two!

  1. Hippo – 5916 ½ N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

For those with gluten-free diets, Hippo is the place to be! Enjoy meals from buttermilk hotcakes to pasta and fresh spaghetti, you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu.

https://www.hipporestaurant.com/

  1. Otoño – 5715 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can indulge in tapas for brunch Saturdays and Sundays at Otoño. The Catalonia-inspired menu contains savory dishes like scrambled eggs with tetilla cheese and chives, pan de la casa and more!

https://www.otonorestaurant.com/

  1. Audrey at the Hammer – 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

This brunch menu contains a nice balance of light and hearty dishes created by Chef Lisa Giffen. Meals include braised pork with beans for meat lovers and coconut chia bowls with passionfruit for non-meat lovers.

https://www.audreyatthehammer.com/

  1. Golden Bull Restaurant – 170 W. Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

If you are looking for an ideal beach day in Malibu, then Golden Bull’s classic steakhouse is the perfect place for brunch! Their menu serves everything from buttermilk pancakes and ribeye steak hash to bottomless bright orange mimosas that go perfectly with each meal.

https://goldenbullsantamonica.com/

  1. Comfort LA Inglewood – 902 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302

With just one item on the menu, Comfort LA makes it easy for you to select your meal. Their Brunch Special includes two waffles and five wings with the option to add additional syrup and waffles for a nominal fee.

https://www.eatcomfortla.com/

  1. Alta – 5359 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Chef Keith Corbin has something for everyone on his California-soul menu. Pair dishes like steak and eggs, cornmeal pancakes and avocado toast with bottomless mimosas for $20.

https://www.altaadams.com/

  1. Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar – 7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

On Saturdays and Sundays, expect a Mexican-inflected fare from chefs Margarita and Walter Manke from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy some champurrado with chocolate and hazelnut with chilaquiles and black beans, a Mexican breakfast sandwich or several taco variations from their menu.

https://pettycashtaqueria.com/

  1. Alimento – 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

After only serving dinner for five years, Alimento has expanded their menu to serve brunch! Try some of their crowd-pleasing sweets such as ricotta doughnut holes, breakfast sandwiches and French toast. You won’t be disappointed!

http://www.alimentola.com/

  1. Los Balcones Studio City – 11334 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA 91602

The Los Balcones team and chef Ricardo Zarate add an artful mash-up of traditional brunch classics with Peruvian flavors. Choose between Tiger prawns with scrambled eggs and a Chile relleno-stuffed breakfast burrito from their brunch menu.

https://losbalconesstudiocity.com/

  1. Here’s Looking At You – 3901 W. 6th, Los Angeles, CA 90020

This Koreatown hotspot has become one of the most innovative brunch spots in town. Chef Jonathan Whitener’s menu ranges from smoked salmon roe and herbs to cocktail offerings that are worth trying!

https://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/

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Weekend Events: July 19-21

Make this weekend is one for the books! Ditch the usual Friday through Saturday routine and enjoy our LA round up. With the months of summer speeding through, why not take your plans up a notch? Read on for all the fun happening throughout the city of stars and discover your inner Angeleno!

Friday, July 19

Femme it Forward

Location: Microsoft Theatre

Femme it Forward, is a multi-format series of all female curated lineups. The event spotlights the entertainment industry’s most creative and accomplished female visionaries. This weekends performance will include Brandy, Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie and Lil Mo.

Click here for more info. 

LA Galaxy v. Los Angeles FC

Location: Dignity Health Sports Park

The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer’s most successful team. Owned and operated by AEG, the Galaxy play their home games at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. A state-of-the-art 25,667-seat facility, Dignity Health Sports Park has hosted MLS Cup a record six times! Don’t miss LA’s opposing teams go head to head in what is sure to be an exciting game!!

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OLD PASADENA SUMMER CINEMA – ENCHANTED

Location: One Colorado Old Pasadena

Transport yourself into this fairytale with a modern twist. When the animated Giselle’s (Amy Adams) world is flipped upside down by her evil mother-in-law to be her quintessential fairytale life takes a turn right into Central Park. Enjoy the star-studded cast of the Award-Winning Disney classic, Enchanted. All courtyard screening start at 8:30p. iPic is handing out popcorn (while supplies last) and Sugarfina will be selling treats. They will also be serving up the perfect movie night trifecta – movie, drink and dinner! The Kind Sage (Friday’s) and Il Fornaio (Saturday’s) will have a pop-up bar for some pre-film libations.

Click here for more info.

Saturday, July 20

The Friends of Greystone Proudly Present “Greystone Rocks”

Location: Doheny Greystone Mansion

The Friends of Greystone are pleased to present a summer evening of classic rock tunes from the 60’s, 70’s 80’s and beyond at the historic Doheny Greystone Mansion. Enjoy a ROCKIN Summer evening dancing under the stars.  Guests will enjoy before the show dinner catered by Famous Pink’s Hot Dogs.  Parking is complimentary and guests are welcome to tour the gardens as the Mansion will be closed.

Click here for more info.

Fitbit Local Workout and Walk

Location: Echo Park Lake

Join Fitbit Local ambassadors Blake Raymond and Elise Joan as they lead a fun run/walk, core burning workout and stretch. Enjoy the views while getting in your steps in one of Los Angeles most breathtaking landscapes—Echo Park Lake! Plus, ZICO coconut water will be onsite to keep everyone hydrated and replenished. Bring a yoga mat, towel and wear sunscreen. Stick around after the workout as one lucky attendee will win a Fitbit device.

Click here for more info.

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans

Location: Getty Center

Join Watson Adventures on a unique Harry Potter-themed scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Getty Center. Join in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Wizards and muggles alike can play and enjoy this hunt.

Click here for more info.

Sunday, July 21

Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game

Location: Banc of California Stadium

Join the world’s best lacrosse players for the Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game at Banc of California Stadium. All-Star Weekend festivities will kick off with an immersive Skills Challenge. The weekend will culminate during the evening with the official All-Star Game that will see the PLL’s top 50 players face off against one another.

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A Faery Hunt’s Magical Quest

Location: The Sunset Theatre Company, Redondo Beach

Having been named by Nickelodeon as the “Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles”, join A Faery Hunt on this magical musical adventure. A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, musical performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity & fun. On this magical interactive adventure you’ll meet faeries, funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty!

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KX Fest Day 2 at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles

Location: Levitt Pavilion, Los Angeles

KX Festival is back for its 3rd year, with Dumbfoundead headlining our 2019 festival.  KX Fest is a free two-day festival drawing inspiration from Koreatown’s vibrant night life scene to celebrate Korean entertainment, cuisine, culture and lifestyle.

Click here for more info. 

 

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Weekend Events: July 12-14

The weekend is upon us and there is no better time to venture out into the yonder of LA. We’re not talking about taking a hike through Malibu Creek…although that’s an option. We have a weekend round-up to get you out into the city and enjoying the best moments of summer. So skip the regular routine and discover your inner Angeleno!

Friday, July 12

Summer Movie Nights: The Karate Kid

Location: Brand Park, Mission Hills

Mark your calendars: summer movie nights are back in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Bring your family, friends, and pack a picnic for a movie night under the stars. All movie screenings begin at 7:30 PM. Popcorn will be provided.

Click here for more info.

Musical Theatre West presents DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.  With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken this fishy fable will capture your heart. Moreover, enjoy hit songs like “Under the Sea”, “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World”.  Certainly it will be entertainment for the whole family!

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Cyndi Lauper

Location: The Hollywood Bowl

Her iconic voice, punk glamour, and infectious female strength catapulted her to stardom. Groundbreaking Grammy®, Emmy®, and Tony® Award–winning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper rocks the stage joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins.

Click here for more info.

Saturday, July 13

Hip Hop Fundamentals

Location: Skirball Cultural Center

Get down with Hip Hop Fundamentals, an award-winning team of diverse professional breakdancers dedicated to hip-hop education. As a result through their drive to inspire audiences and participants of all ages, they will present their The Principles of Hip Hop show. Don’t miss this exploration of hip-hop’s rich cultural history and how underserved inner-city youth have changed the world!

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Queen Mary’s Rock the Queen

Location: The Queen Mary, Long Beach

Take to the Queen Mary this Saturday for an unforgettable flash back evening to the British Invasion of the 1960’s and 1980’s. Hope aboard aboard as some of SoCal’s best British tribute bands rock the night away. Most importantly, revel in performances from The Who Generation, Britain’s Finest, Arena, These Handsome Devils, and The Cured.

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Paul McCartney: Freshen Up U.S. Tour

Location: Dodger Stadium

Needing no introduction, don’t miss Sir Paul McCartney at the home of the boys in blue this weekend only! Debuting a brand new production, is an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house. The Beatles frontman will showcase a selection of the best songs ever written or performed Paul McCartney. Moreover is a show that promises a once in a lifetime evening transcending and elevating the potential of live music.

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Sunday, July 14

California Philharmonic Presents ‘Bastille Day’

Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall

Francophiles will cheer “Vive la France” when the California Philharmonic Orchestra presents its “Bastille Day”. A symphony of french sound, the Bastille Day concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall is sure to be magnifique!

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Kids Summer Movie Series: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Location: The Wiltern, Los Angeles

Enjoy a special screening of the Tim Burton reimagined Roald Dahl tale, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory! Watch the story of young Charlie Bucket as he wins a fantastical opportunity to enter the magical but mysterious factory of candy maker Willy Wonka. Come early and upgrade to our *Kid Party prior to screening! There will be photo opps, face painting, bounce house, carnival games & more fun surprises!

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Festival of Arts Family Art Day

Location: Festival of Arts Grounds

“Family Art Day” at the Festival of Arts is the most fun-filled, art-filled and enchantment-filled day of the entire summer for families! Enjoy a special performance by the award-winning Le PeTiT CiRqUe, America’s only all-kid cirque company. Limited space available. Children 5 and under receive free admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts.

Click here for more info.

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Everything to Binge Watch this Summer

For the summer days where staying inside is as necessary as taking the 405, we have the list for you! Every now and then, just sitting comfortably in your own abode is enough entertainment. And while watching the entire catalog of Friends again is easy, these new series and seasons are just as enjoyable. So get your Postmates’ picks in order and check out our pick of the most binge worthy shows this summer! 

Netflix

  • Stranger Things

After being captured by The Thing-like creature and trapped in a Poltergeist-world, Will’s friends and family investigate his disappearance. Season 3 just released on Netflix July 4th!

  • Orange is The New Black

A public relations exec trades in her power suit for prison orange when her association with a drug runner 10 years prior, catches up to her. The seventh and final season premieres July 26th!

  • Dead to Me

After a hit-and-run accident leaves her husband dead, a sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. She meets a free-spirited woman at a grief counseling meeting who helps her discover hidden truths about her late husband.

  • When They See Us

After a jogger is assaulted in a park, five innocent young boys are charged with the crime. The truth about this case is brought to light after they serve their sentences and work to rebuild their lives.

  • Black Mirror

The contemporary reworking of “The Twilight Zone” features unique stories and casts in each episode. The fifth season of Black Mirror premiered June 5th!

Hulu

  • The Act
The Act — ” ” — Dee Dee Blanchard (Patricia Arquette), Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Joey King) shown. (Photo by: Brownie Harris / Hulu)

A young girl’s quest for independence unleashes the hidden secrets from her mother which ultimately leads to murder.

  • The Handmaid’s Tale

After being forced into servitude, a young woman is determined to survive the scary world she now lives in to find her daughter that was taken from her.

Amazon Prime

  • Fleabag

While trying to cope with tragedy, a grief-riddled woman rejects anyone who tries to help her heal in this comedy show.

  • Good Omens

What happens when an angel and demon get together? This duo bands together to find the missing Antichrist who is unaware that he will bring the end of days upon humanity.

  • Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

After discovering a hidden talent as a comedian, a woman shies away from her comfortable life to pursue her passion.

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Homeowners Insurance: Tips to Know

Buying homeowners insurance isn’t quite as fun as home decorating and summer plans. While it may not be a joyful activity, it is far more important. When it comes to your house and everything in it, protecting your abode from theft or natural disasters is crucial. That’s why it is important to chose the right insurance for you. Read the tips below before choosing your policy!

What a Typical Policy Covers

Under dwelling protection coverage, if there’s a fire in your home that damages the structure’s interior or exterior, your insurance policy should have your back, paying for repairs to your home and garage. Same goes if there’s damage from lightning, hail, or a windstorm.

Coverage Includes More Than Your House

Your belongings, such as beds and bicycles, are part of personal property coverage. One noteworthy exception: jewelry. If you wanted protection for your diamonds and rubies, you’d most likely have to take out a separate policy. For other possessions like musical instruments, you may want to buy a separate policy or increase coverage from what’s offered in a standard policy. But homeowners insurance often covers more than just repairing or replacing things—it can also cover people. If a visitor is injured on your property, for example, guest medical protection coverage may take care of any doctor or hospital bills the guest incurs; if they sue you, you may be covered under liability protection.

What a Basic Policy Doesn’t Cover

Unless you buy a separate policy to cover natural disasters like a flood or earthquake, you could find yourself on your own. The reason: They’re so unpredictable, neither lends itself to predictive analytics, says Michael Barry, head of media relations and public affairs for the Insurance Information Institute. “While the home insurers feel confident they can price a policy that reflects the risk like a hurricane, tornado, or fire, floods and earthquakes occur so haphazardly and cause so much damage that they [can’t predict the risk and] are separate policies.”

Certain Things May Affect the Cost of a Policy

That could include a house’s proximity to a coastline or fire department. Other cost factors are the age of a home’s plumbing, electrical system, and roof, or the risk of floods and earthquakes.

 

You Have to Choose Which Level of Coverage You Want

If you pick replacement cost coverage, you’d get reimbursed for whatever a covered item costs to replace it today. This level is about 10 percent higher than actual cash value. This is calculated as the replacement cost minus the depreciated value. Replacement cost coverage is generally considered the more worthwhile choice in the long run.

Decide How Much Coverage You Need

To figure out the right number, take into account the square footage of your home. Sort that out along with the cost of rebuilding the house locally, cost of elsewhere during renovations, and the value of your personal property.

Bundling May Help You Save

If you’re paying for auto insurance, ask your insurance agent what kind of discount you may be entitled. You could save tons if you bundle, or group, your auto and homeowners’ insurance at the same company.

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Tips to Upgrade Your Porch

It’s summer time! So why not change up your outdoor scenery? While we aren’t talking about a complete redo of your front porch, a light makeover is just the trick. Give the front of your home a fresh update that’ll wow the neighborhood for seasons to come! Read on for tips on sprucing up your front porch!!

Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint

Paint is an affordable way to refresh anything—everything from your bedroom or living room to your kitchen cabinets or end tables can benefit from a new paint job, and so can your porch. Opt for a fresh and unique color or read our best paint colors to match your mood blog for palette ideas.

Invest in Year-Round Furniture

Go for outdoor furniture pieces that can work year round and that don’t require you to change out the cushions. Switching up accent colors for your plant pots and accessories are simple once you establish your key pieces.

Prioritize Quality

Quality is a priority. While quality furniture and decorative accents may be more expensive, their ability to withstand the elements and continue to look good for years to come makes them worth the investment now.

Use Tall Planters

If a porch is long and rectangular try a pair of lush planters on either side of the front door. Tall, linear planters provide a nice symmetry for a porch and work with nearly every décor style.

Keep Things Tidy

Think of your front porch as an entryway to your front door and not a drop zone for shoes, toys, and bikes. Too much clutter can cause you to lose sight of the front door as the focal point of the exterior of your home.

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Rodeo Realty Agents Land on Real Trends The Thousand List

Real Trends revealed 2019’s The Thousand list of top producing agents nationwide.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif (June 5, 2019)- Rodeo Realty agents were among this years pick of top producing agents. Based on total transaction volume for 2019, Adi Livyatan, Josh Flagg, Ben Bacal, Jimmy Heckenberg and Jordana Leigh were among those listed.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal, the 14th annual The Thousand list America’s top 1,000 real estate sales professionals. Designees are recognized as the top one-tenth of one percent of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors® nationwide.

“The best individual agents and teams’ award-winning efforts were phenomenal considering the competition in the real estate market,” said Steve Murray, president of Castle Rock, Colo.-based consulting company REAL Trends, which compiled the list.

“The real estate sales professionals ranked in The Thousand have proven that they have the skills to grow their businesses year after year,” said Murray. “The average U.S. Realtor® sold nine homes in 2018. The average agent ranked in The Thousand sold 217 homes and the average team sold over 562 homes. These kinds of results show that those who commit to being full-time professionals can build meaningful businesses and succeed beyond expectations. Achieving this level of results is simply incredible.”

Out of 1000’s of agents across the nation Josh Flagg landed on the list at #15, Jordana Leigh at #45, Adi Livyatan at #87, Jimmy Heckenberg at #160 and Ben Bacal at #182.

Read the Real Trends The Thousand List, here.
About Real Trends The Thousand List

REAL Trends The Thousand honors America’s elite real estate agents and their companies and is compiled and analyzed by REAL Trends with a special ad section published in The Wall Street Journal and is not affiliated with The Wall Street Journal news department.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Samira Murphy

Publicist

Rodeo Realty

mediarelations@rodeore.com

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Zac Diles Cast in VH1’s New Series Love & Listings

Zac Diles of Rodeo Realty cast in VH1’s Celebrity Real Estate Reality show, titled Love & Listings.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (July 05, 2019)- Zac Diles has joined the cast of VH1’s new series Love and Listing’s. The former NFL Player and top producing real estate agent will be joined alongside Suge Knight son Suge Jacob Knight.

The Wrap describes the one hour show’s premise and cast in a recently published article.  “The series explores the “glamorous and scandalous lives of Southern California’s young, ambitious real estate agents and their elite celebrity clientele,” per VH1.”

The series will also feature celebrity appearances like Jermaine Dupri, Jordin Sparks and Brandy Norwood to name a few.  According to Deadline, “the celebs look to this group of talented real estate moguls when it’s time to buy and sell their Hollywood dream homes”.

“Love & Listings” is executive produced by Entertainment One (eOne), Creature Films and Purveyors of Pop and produced by Relevé Entertainment for VH1.

The show will premiere on VH1 July 31 at 9PM ET/PT.

See Zac Diles current listings here.
About VH1
VH1 is your ultimate source for celebrity, pop culture and the preeminent authority on our shows. Our mission is to serve our audience with the latest in our series, entertainment news and celebrity gossip while delivering breaking social commentary.
About Rodeo Realty

Rodeo Realty is a residential real estate firm that has more than 1,200 licensed agents and brokers and 12 offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Rodeo Realty services various markets in Southern California, including luxury real estate markets. The company’s celebrity and other multi-million dollar listings are regularly featured in the news.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Samira Murphy

Publicist

Rodeo Realty

mediarelations@rodeore.com

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