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May 3, 2018

Soccer Star Opens Restaurant in Beverly Grove

A modern Italian restaurant called N. 10 recently opened on W. 3rd Street just east of La Cienega Blvd. The new neighborhood addition is a charming date night spot, with lots of handsome leather seating and a street-facing raised patio with a fireplace. It also boasts a world famous athlete as a key backer.

N. 10 takes its name for one of its owners, former Italian professional soccer star and 2006 FIFA World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero. Del Piero was born in Conegliano, Italy. At just 18, he began playing for Juventus, where he remained for 19 seasons. He wore the number 10 on his jersey throughout his career, which is where the restaurant derives its name.

“Aside from football, opening a restaurant has always been my dream. Living in Los Angeles, I got inspired by the amazing hospitality industry and atmosphere and finally worked hard to make that dream a reality,” Del Piero said. “We found the perfect spot in a great neighborhood full of restaurant life; we couldn’t be happier with the location and venue.”

This particular area of 3rd has seen plenty of new life lately, including Farmhouse across the street and Israeli restaurant Jaffa several blocks east.

American chef Nick Parker and Italian-born chef Fabio Ugoletti run the the N. 10 kitchen. The two combine Ugoletti’s knowledge of old-school Italian food with Parker’s contemporary style. Guests might share a pizza and charcuterie, or delve into the pasta menu for Gnocchi with sausage and back truffles or ravioli stuffed with kale, artichoke and pumpkin seed pesto. Heartier entrees include a sizable and flaky Mediterranean sea bass cartoccio, meaning its cooked in plastic with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and olives. A favorite entree is the brick chicken, served with a bright salsa verde.

Ugoletti, who grew up in Parma, and says his menu is imbued with both professional and personal experiences.

“More than a contribution from my hometown, there is the desire to convey the love for the quality of food and for the ‘conviviality’ that is perceived in Italy and that I have breathed all my life,” Ugoletti said. “‘Gnocco fritto e salumi (fried dumplings and sausage) is from my childhood in the family; carne cruda is how I like to accompany a good glass of Tuscan wine before starting the meal. Lasagna, freshly baked, has the aroma of my Italian Sundays. Potato gnocchi with mushrooms and truffles has the taste of the walks in the woods. Cartoccio brings me back to the Mediterranean sea breeze on a terrace.”

Behind the bar is a selection of wines—including several Italian wines, but also a fair amount of domestic offerings—and cocktails. Swap the traditional post-meal espresso for the signature No. 10, made with vodka, Bailey’s, vanilla liqueur and chocolate bitters over espresso ice if you’re looking to transition from dinner to cocktails.

N. 10 is located 8436 W 3rd St, Los Angeles. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

May 2, 2018

Fun Things To Do This May

Need stuff to do this month in Los Angeles? We looked ahead on our calendar to focus in on some of the best events happening in May around Los Angeles that you should probably have on your radar. After all, better to get your tickets now than wait till the last minute and find out your favorite event is sold out.

May 2018 event highlights include Free Comic Book Day, Fiesta Hermosa, Whedon Con, LA Times Food Bowl Night Market, the California Strawberry Festival, a Bug Fair at NHM, Lebowski Fest, and much more.

The complete rundown starts after the jump. Enjoy!

1. VRLA Expo (May 4-5)

A New Reality: VRLA comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center’s South Hall on May 4-5 for the ultimate experience with the next generation of immersive and transformative technology. -> More information

2. Free Comic Book Day Returns! (May 5)

Free Comic Book Day is back on May 5! Occurring every year on the first Saturday of May, it’s an international comic book celebration during which comic book shops give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who visits their shops. -> More information

3. The 13th Annual Freestyle Festival at The Queen Mary (May 5)

Performers at the 13th Annual Freestyle Festival on May 5 at The Queen Mary include MC Hammer, Jody Watley, The Jets, The Sugarhill Gang and many more with genres including R&B, hip-hop, rap and ska. -> More information – Discount tickets

4. Grand Butterfly Celebration at Kidspace Museum (May 5-6)

Bid farewell to Kidspace Museum’s butterfly season during its Grand Butterfly Celebration on May 5-6. Learn about butterflies and how support their life cycle, mold a butterfly puddler out of clay, paint butterfly scenes en plain air and make a butterfly stick kite that you can wave at the 2 p.m. show with a live DJ. -> More information

5. Masters of Taste Food Festival at the Pasadena Rose Bowl (May 6)

Prepare your forks, spoons, and straws! The Masters of Taste food and drink festival is returning to the Pasadena Rose Bowl on May 6 for the ultimate spread of delicious food and drink, and all for a great cause. Note that you can get $15 off tickets to Masters of Taste tickets using promo code WELIKELA18 -> More information

6. Springtime in the Village Wine & Jazz Festival and Street Faire (May 6)

The Springtime in the Village Wine & Jazz Festival and Street Faire comes to Vitello’s on Tujunga Avenue on May 6 for an opportunity to taste over 100 wines and goodies in the sunshine. -> More information

7. Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Celebration at Universal Studios (May 11-12)

Immerse yourself in a day (or two!) of all things Jurassic Park during Universal Studios’ 25th anniversary celebration of the dinosaur blockbuster on May 11-12. Enjoy special exhibits, interactive photo ops, a fan costume show, a screening of the film and more. -> More information

8. Echo Park Craft Fair’s Spring Edition at Mack Sennett Studios (May 11-13)

The Echo Park Craft Fair, an eclectic two-day craft fair, features over 120 artists with various ceramic, jewelry, clothing, woodworking and textile design booths. -> More information

9. RuPaul’s DragCon Los Angeles 2018 (May 11-13)

RuPaul’s DragCon offers three days of art, pop culture and all things drag when returns to Los Angeles from May 11-13! Hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center, visitors can check out vendors, panel discussions, screenings, autograph and photo ops, lip sync contests, and make-up and styling workshops for men and women. -> More information

10. East LA Comicbook, Art and Pop-Culture Expo (May 12)

Piggybacking off the success of last year’s East LA Comic-Con, the newly renamed East L.A. Comicbook, Art and Pop-Culture Expo is a free event featuring collectibles, comic creators, cosplay, and more.-> More information

11. Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Edition at The Theatre at Ace Hotel (May 12)

Stop by Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Edition at The Theatre at Ace Hotel for a night of jaw-dropping, scandalous, funny and sometimes endearing stories during this unique storytelling experience. -> More information

12. LA Times Food Bowl Night Market (May 16-20)

Night Market, part of the LA Times Food Bowl, features dozens of restaurants and food trucks selling food for purchase, plus an assortment of DJ’d music and entertainment, taking place in Downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Park. -> More information

13. Uncorked Wine Festival: LA Vintner’s Market at the Skirball Center (May 18-20)

Visit the Skirball Center on May 18 for Uncorked Wine Festival, an evening of wine, food and live music. Sample more than 50 wines from family-owned and operated wineries from top wine regions around the world. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and appetizers to pair with your wines. -> More information

14. A Night of Electronic Music at Union Station (May 18)

A FREE Night of Electronic Music at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles featuring Rival Consoles, underground mainstay John Tejada (Kompakt) and Tottie (Dublab) in collaboration with Decibel Festival. -> More information

15. WhedonCon 2018, May 18-20 at Warner Center in Woodland Hills (May 18-20)

Highlights for the 3-day Joss Whedon-inspired convention, WhedonCon in Woodland Hills, include Fan Friday, Supernatural Saturday and Super Sunday. -> More information

16. L.A. LIVE Block Party (May 19)

The L.A. LIVE Block Party will feature a pop-up marketplace with over 40 local vendors plus live music and food and drink specials from participating restaurants. -> More information

17. 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival (May 19-20)

The 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival returns to Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard on May 19-20 for a weekend-long event packed with everything a strawberry lover could want. -> More information

18. The Bug Fair at the Natural History Museum (May 19-20)

Come greet your bug-eyed friends during the Bug Fair at NHMLA. Highlights include exotic bug collections, bug-created products, bug chefs and nature walks. -> More information

19. LitFest Pasadena (May 19-20)

7th Annual LitFest Pasadena, hosted within the Pasadena Playhouse District, is a literary-focused festival that’s FREE for all ages. The event features workshops, panels, readings and more! -> More information

20. Six L.A. Museums Will Be Free on ‘Museums of The Arroyo Day’ 2018 (May 20)

On May 21 six area museums and historical homes will open their doors free of charge for Museums of the Arroyo Day. The list includes the Gamble House, Heritage Square, the Los Angeles Police Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, the Pasadena Museum of History, and The Autry’s Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus. -> More information

21. Cuban American Music Festival 2018 at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes (May 20)

Enjoy a day of Cuban culture when La Plaza de Cultura y Artes hosts the Cuban American Music Festival on May 20, with four musical acts, dancing, local Cuban artists, and Cuban food and drink, takes place at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown L.A. -> More information

22. L.A. Mag’s Burgers, Bourbon + Beer in Santa Monica (May 23)

Los Angeles magazine’s Burgers, Bourbon + Beer promises a sophisticated yet delicious, evening at The Victorian, featuring guessed it, juicy burgers and aged bourbons. -> More information

23. The 7th Annual Taste of Boyle Heights (May 24)

The 7th Annual Taste of Boyle Heights, an annual community fundraiser, features live music and cuisine from local East L.A. establishments, vendors and more. -> More information

24. Lebowski Fest Los Angeles 2018 at The Wiltern & Fountain Bowl (May 25-26)

Lebowski Fest celebrates the iconic Coen Brothers movie with live performances, special guests, themed parties, a screening of the film and more. There will be a movie screening at The Wiltern on May 25 plus a bowling part at Fountain Bowl on May 26 for Leboswki Fest 2018! -> More information

25. 45th Annual Topanga Days Country Fair From (May 26-28)

The 45th Annual Topanga Days Country Fair from May 26-2 will feature various country fair games and competitions, live entertainment, food, and more for guests of all ages. -> More information

26. Fiesta Hermosa is Back (May 26-28)

Fiesta Hermosa, a FREE annual event, will feature local vendors, 18 different food offerings, beer gardens, games and live music in Downtown Hermosa Beach. -> More information

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

May 2, 2018

Saved by The Bell Diner Extends Its Los Angeles Run

Saved By The Bell fans have been waiting patiently and this week Saved by the Max made its Los Angeles debut. Set to resemble The Max, a local hangout in the show, the menu will serve up heavily themed eats like the Kelly Kapowski Monte Cristo, A.C. Sliders, the Bayside Burger, the Preppy BLT and Mac & Screech. As Saved by the Max was a big success in Chicago, reservations are highly encouraged and walk-ups will be limited.

With most (all?) of the reservations filled up, word is out that Saved by the Max will offer a ‘Second Semester’ of seating reservations through September 2019. Those tickets go on sale ($40 a person) this Friday starting at noon.

Story courtesy of We Like LA.

April 28, 2018

Economic update for the week ending April 28, 2018

Stocks lower in turbulent week – It was another wild week for stocks. The Dow dropped 425 points on Tuesday after Amazon reported record profits, but gave guidance that they expected future profits to decrease due to tariffs. The 10-year treasury bond yield rose above 3% for the first time in 4 years, which also hurt the market. On Thursday, the Dow gained 238 points as more companies beat profit expectations and bond yields dropped slightly. A lower than expected first quarter GDP reading on Friday left investors with mixed feelings. Some felt that the economy may be slowing, while others hoped that the slower growth number will keep the Federal Reserve from increasing interest rates at a faster pace. Higher rates were also a drag on the markets this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the week at 24,311.19, down from last week’s close of 24,462.91. It is down 1.7% year-to-date. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,669.91, almost unchanged from 2,670.14 last week. It’s down 0.1% year-to-date. The NASDAQ closed at 7,119.80, down from 7,146.13 last week. It is up 3.1% year-to-date.

Treasury Bond yields drop at week’s end to close the week unchanged – The 10-year treasury bond closed the week yielding 2.96%, unchanged from 2.96% last week.The 30-year treasury bond yield ended the week at 3.13%, unchanged from 3.14% last week.

Mortgage Rates higher this week – The April 26, 2018 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 4.58%, up from last week’s 4.47%. The 15-year fixed was 4.02%, up from 3.94% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.74%, up from 3.67% last week. Rates were lower at the end of the week, so next week’s rates should be slightly lower.

First reading of the first quarter Gross Domestic Product weaker – The Commerce Department reported that their first reading of the first quarter GDP grew at just a 2.3% annualized rate. The economy was dragged down by sluggish consumer spending, which grew by just 1.1% for the first quarter of 2018. That was the slowest pace since the second quarter of 2013. Economists expect growth to pick up in the second quarter.

U.S. home sales and prices higher in March – The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales increased 1.1% in March from February levels, but were down 1.2% year-over-year from last March’s sales numbers. Existing home sales include all 1-4 unit single family homes, condominiums, town-homes, and coops. The median price rose on a year-over-year basis for the 73rd straight month, increasing 5.8% from one year ago. The unsold inventory level was at a 3.6 month supply of homes for sale, down from a 3.8 month supply one year ago. Inventory levels have fallen year-over-year for 34 straight months.

Have a great weekend!

Syd

April 27, 2018

Proposed Aerial Tram Would Take Fans from Union Station to Dodger Stadium

In an effort to alleviate traffic woes around Dodger Stadium on game days, a company has proposed a gondola that would transport passengers from Union Station to the stadium. Though there’s already an express bus that does just that, a gondola would offer a traffic-free way for fans to access stadium events, while hopefully reducing congestion in the area for residents.

According to Curbed LA, the company proposing the tram is Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies, LLC (ARTT), which just so happens to be founded by former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt’s son, Drew McCourt. The elder McCourt has pledged a portion of the gondola’s estimated $125 million price tag, the Los Angeles Times reports. The rest would be covered by private funding.

According to their current plans, ARTT anticipates each cabin could accommodate 30 to 40 passengers at a time, with rides lasting about 5 minutes. During busier times, such as on game days or when the stadium is hosting an event, there would be more cabins in use. The zero-emission system would also be ADA compliant, and would allow passengers to bring along their bikes. The company also notes that a ticket to ride the gondola would be cheaper than parking at Dodgers Stadium, but did not specify how much. If all goes as planned, they’re hoping to be up and running by 2022.

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti seems pretty enthusiastic about the gondola, pitching it at an MTA meeting on Thursday saying it wouldn’t be just for Dodgers games and their fans. “It will become something for visitors, for local residents, for first dates, for marriage proposals,” he said.

Los Angeles already has a few fun transit options, like funicular Angels Flight in downtown L.A.,and the tram that brings passengers up to the Getty Center. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, which spans over 2.5 miles from the Coachella Valley to San Jacinto Peak, is a popular tourist activity. The top station offers views, hiking, restaurants, and a bar—and in the sweltering summer months, it doesn’t hurt that the higher elevation usually results in a significant temperature drop.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was referenced in a 1990 report via the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, which explored alternative connections to Dodger Stadium. The report suggested that “such a transit mode would tend to serve as a visitor attraction in itself because of views of downtown Los Angeles. Dodger Stadium and Elysian Park.” And according to CBS, ARTT’s proposal draws from a similar 2010 proposal, which also compared a potential gondola system to Palm Springs’ tram.

For now, the project is seeking support from Metro, who they hope will help with the environmental review and planning a route. ARTT is not seeking any help with funding from Metro.

Story courtesy of We Like LA.

April 26, 2018

Weekend Events: April 27 – 29

Los Angeles provides no limit of things to do, some awesome and some not so awesome.

Since time is precious in this fast paced city we curate a list of things to do in Los Angeles for every weekend that’ll help you decide how you want to spend your limited supply of attention (not to mention dollars!).

This weekend in L.A. (April 27 to April 29) includes a Gala in the Gardens, Our L.A. Voices: Arts Festival at Grand Park, The Eclectic free music festival and art walk in South Pasadena, Street Food Cinema, Santa Monica Wine Fest, Taste of the Eastside and MUCH more.

Enjoy!

Friday April 27th, 2018

1. Alcove and Big Bar presents their annual Gala in the Gardens spring time festival. Guests can expect five completely different experiences and signature cocktails to go with each space. Highlights include a boozy tea garden and a Putt Putt Goose mini golf experience. Admission is free. FREE

2. Our L.A. Voices: Arts Festival at Grand Park happening April 27-29 is recognized as the “Best of L.A. Arts Festival,” a weekend long art celebration featurinf visual art showcases including dance, music and theatre performances, alongside traditional art pieces. FREE

3. The TCM Classic Film Festival, will return to Los Angeles from April 26 to 29 bringing over 80 movie screenings — including new restorations of landmark films — and panel discussions at several iconic Hollywood venues.

4. There’s a SURVIVOR themed comedy show happening at The Virgil featuring stand-up vs. sketch comedians with hilarious challenges to determine who is the comedy SURVIVOR. FREE

5. Rooftop Cinema Club returns to the rooftops of The Montalban in Hollywood and LEVEL in DTLA with multiple screenings this weekend that include Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Silence of the Lambs and more.

6. Immerse yourself in eight days of French film, documentaries, and TV shows when the COLCOA French Film Festival takes over the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Hollywood from April 23-30.

7. Amy Herzog’s Belleville continues its first-ever Los Angeles run at the Pasadena Playhouse this weekend. The play stars Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect, True Blood) and Thomas Sadoski (Life in Pieces, The Newsroom) in a production that Entertainment Weekly calls a “shocking thrill ride that will leave you breathless.” Performances run this Friday (8 p.m.) and Saturday (2 and 8 p.m.), with engagements continuing on select dates through May 13.

8. Pasadena’s One Colorado hosts its first-ever Happy Hour Week from April 25-May 1 offering live entertainment and specially priced drinks and bites from local restaurants.

9. Visit the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, a majestic Mediterranean masterpiece built in 1915 and designed by distinguished architect Reginald Davis Johnson, from April 22-May 20. The tours have been going strong since 1948, it’s also one of the oldest, largest and most successful house and garden tours in the country.

10. Happy Place has found a new home at LA Live’s Event Deck, opening on April 26 and running through May 27 the very Instagram friendley experience will feature a giant pot of gold and indoor confetti dome, a bath tub filled with rubber duckies and more. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

11. The Museum of Failure has a new location on Hollywood and Highland with new exhibits and products that include Juicero, Facebook Gifts, RCA SelectaVision, Pets.com, and Google Wave. There’s also an entire section dedicated to Hollywood with some of the industry’s biggest fails. Check for discounted tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

12. The Tony and Olivier Award-nominated musical Blues in the Night kicks off a three-week run at The Wallis this Friday.

13. Decompress at Mystic Journey Crystals in Venice with a crystal sound bath that combines original compositions and performances with crystal singing bowls.

14. On the last Friday of each month the California Market Center hosts a public sample sale with hundreds of showrooms offering men, women and children fashion as well as gift and home items at below-retail prices.

15. The VOID’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire is now open in the Glendale Galleria. The “hyper-reality” experience puts players in a 360 virtual world allowing them to touch, smell, and sensing their surroundings.

16. 260LA will host a Paul Smith sample sale event April 24-29 in Beverly Hills with mens and women’s apparel, shoes and accessories at a steep discount.

17. Stash House, a new escape room in L.A. will allow you and your friends to get actively involved in a crime drama — with zero chance of going to prison. Happening all week.

18. Step inside The Museum of Illusions in Hollywood and find yourself in a classic painting, part of a cartoon, part of current events, inside movies and much more. Highlights include watching the Titanic go down, “climbing” a sheer cliff and other eye popping visuals. Happening all week. (DISCOUNTED)via Goldstar.

Saturday April 28th, 2018

19. The Eclectic, a free music festival and art walk, returns for its 10th year along the streets of South Pasadena for an afternoon of entertainment on four outdoor stages, along with ten other venues, and 50+ musical performances planned with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy headlining the event. There will also be open houses at art galleries and studios. FREE

20. The Los Angeles Pancakes & Booze Art Show comes to Union in Arlington Heights featuring over 150 local artists, live body painting, live art, an eclectic lineup of live musicians and DJs, and more. Come hungry , there will be a FREE pancake bar all night long.

21. Street Food Cinema returns with its first event of 2018, a screening of Dazed and Confused. at L.A. State Historic Park

22. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Cypress Hill, five of Bob Marley’s sons, Tom Morello and a host of reggae superstars will perform at Kaya Fest, a music and awareness festival commemorating Bob Marley’s landmark album Kaya, at National Orange Show (NOS) Events Center in San Bernardino on April 28-29. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

23. Spend a day sipping tea in a gorgeous garden while enjoying the ocean view during Tea by the Seaat the historic Point Fermin Lighthouse in San Pedro. There will also be garden tours, craft booths, self-guided lighthouse tours, and more.

24. Enjoy two days in the sand listening to some sweet sounds when Travis and Fedley’s Back To The Beach Festival hits Huntington State Beach April 28-29. The music lineup includes many ska and 90’s rock favorites, including 311, Sublime with Rome, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Fishbone (with the original line up), Goldfinger (featuring Travis Barker), The Aquabats, Save Ferris, Less Than Jake and many more special guests.

25. Japan House Los Angeles (JHLA) presents Takeo Paper Show titled SUBTLE, an experimental exploration of paper, on view from April 13 through May 23, 2018. The exhibit will showcase innovative paper creations that will have you look at paper in an entirely different way. To celebrate this exhibit JHLA will host several free air vase workshops where you’ll learn how to make a vase with paper on Saturday. FREE

26. The Santa Monica Wine Fest comes to Barker Hangar on April 28-29 for two days of wine-tasting with over 50 wineries. Santa Monica Wine Fest benefits the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.

27. de Plume gallery’s spring group show titled Skin and Bone will examine the human figure through the eyes of artists THEOHUXXX, Gino Belassen, Matthew Floriani, Ilaria Bochicchio and Bo Bosk. The opening reception from 6-10 p.m. is free to attend. Skin and Bone will be on view till May 24, 2018. FREE

28. The Smokers Club Fest comes to the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach April 28 29 for a two-day hip-hop music festival by the water. Line up includes Wiz Khalifa, School Boy Q, Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, Mac Miller, Ty Dolla $ign, Isaih Rashad, and Lil Pump.

29. Jackalope is an indie fair that boasts over 150 handmade makers ranging in products from home décor, food and houseware, to fashion accessories and body products will take over Pasadena Central Park on April 28-29.

30. Smog City Brewing in Torrance celebrates its fifth anniversary with a lively party and loads of beer. Your ticket gets you a gift bag with new brew, Awkward Teenager, a haze-influenced, murky IPA brew. There will also be beer cocktails, creatively concocted with fruits, salts and cordials.

31. Contribute to the beauty of the City of Angels by volunteering to clean up the L.A. River. This Saturday FOLAR will be working at Compton Creek at Del Amo Metro Station, Golden Shore Marine Reserve, and Willow Street Estuary.

32. The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire is back at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale for another year of fun every Saturday and Sunday from April 7 through May 20. Check for discount tickets before making your purchase. DISCOUNTED (via Goldstar)

33. ROW DTLA teams up with Unique Markets for several Unique L.A. mini markets to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The shopping event will feature a monthly rotation of hand-picked local artists, designers, and emerging brands.

34. Get a glimpse of what Los Angeles looked like during the Victorian era when the Homestead Museum’s Victorian Fair of the Far West on April 28-29 takes place. The fair will include live music, dance lessons, pie-eating contests, self-guided tours of the museum’s historic houses, crafts, a petting zoo, and more. Admission and parking are free and Victorian dress is encouraged. FREE

35. On Saturday, Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with activities for all ages. Bookworms can enjoy poetry readings, guests authors, a book drive, give-aways, signings and special story times with visits from therapy and rescue dogs.

Sunday April 29th, 2018

36. Taste of the Eastside returns to Los Angeles River Center and Gardens for a day of celebrating food and drink from Eastside neighborhoods including Silver Lake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Atwater Village and beyond.

37. The family-friendly Puppet Festival at the Skirball will feature various performances & storytelling through the art of puppetry, as well as a chance to make your own puppets.

38. The Pickwick Vintage Show returns to Pickwick Gardens in Burbank with an array of vintage clothing and items from the last century for sale from over 65 exhibitors from across Southern California.

39. Speak Easy Yoga is a brand-new series curated especially for Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown on Sundays through the end of May. Do a down dog with music from the 1920s and if you choose to follow your yoga session with the Indigo’s Bootlegger Brunch, you’ll enjoy your first drink free with proof of yoga ticket purchase.

40. The go-to flea market for vintage 20th century design is back this Sunday. Downtown Modernismwill take place at the Modernica factory showroom, where attendees can browse over 80 vintage modern dealers.

41. AutoCon Los Angeles, a celebration of all things automotive, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday.

42. Take a stroll down the T.V. Hall of Fame Plaza in North Hollywood. Dedicated to television pioneers, you’ll see a 27-foot Emmy Award, a life-sized statue of Johnny Carson and other legends of the small screen contained in the plaza. FREE

43. ETA in Highland Park is throwing a Luau for their 2nd anniversary on Sunday. The shindig will take place from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature Hawaiian Kulua Pork, tiki cocktails, and DJ tunes. No cover.

44. There’s a free seminar on humanely coexisting with wildlife at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Topics include how to prevent wild critters from visiting your property and steps to take when a wild animal is seen in your neighborhood. No RSVP is required. FREE

45. Checkout some local businesses during Angel City Brewery’s Beer Bazaar. Enjoy some beers and food truck eats as you shop Tiger Moon Designs, The Sellout, Dang GIrl, Petralis, Rock & Socks and more.

46. Dutch King’s Day Celebration takes over the ShoreLine Aquatic Park in Long Beach for an Amsterdam style street festival. Get a taste of Dutch dining, shop a Dutch style flea market, dance to Dutch tunes and more.

47. Downward Grog presents Brewery Yoga this Sunday at Forgtown Brewery.

48. Museum of Selfies opens on April 1 and will run till May 31 with 10 interactive exhibits that welcomes visitors to take a closer look into the cultural phenomenon. The curators of the Glendale museum have also collected an array of Instagram-inspired art as well as an Iron Throne made of selfie sticks for guests to enjoy.

Schedule provided by We Like LA.

April 26, 2018

Everything Coming To Netflix In May

A new month means a new slew of movies and shows are added to Netflix, though we say farewell to many others. The full list of titles arriving is below, but first, let’s look at the most intriguing programming hitting the streaming service this month. And if you don’t see what you like, you can always check out the best movies on Netflix and the best TV shows on Netflix.

Highlights

Dear White People: Volume 2 (available 5/4)
Justin Simien’s scorching send-up of post-racial America follows a diverse group of students pushing back against discrimination at a mostly white Ivy League school, unflinchingly addressing hyper-relevant topics in race, gender, sexuality, and privilege. Contrary to what the trolls want you to believe, Simien’s work is not white-genocide propaganda; it’s an illuminating look at what equality means in the 21st century. As he’s explained already, “I’m a storyteller. My job isn’t to protect your feelings. It’s to show you who you are. Sometimes that will be joyful. Sometimes it’ll hurt.” DWP: Volume 2 promises to keep its status as one of the most exciting new shows, on a streaming service and otherwise.

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 2 (available 5/22)
Call it what you will, Terrace House‘s brand of neo-anti-no wave-reality TV show from Japan is back for another installation of its second series with Netflix. Six strangers live in an amazing and huge house together, weathering drama levels ranging from none to low-level tension, while continuing on with their daily lives. They talk about their dreams, respectfully date each other, and do group activities like snowboarding, all of which is being filmed and recut for a panel to scrutinize. It might seem like the epitome of boring TV you’d pass on, but trust us: you want to hop on the Terrace Housebandwagon ASAP.

Fauda: Season 2 (available 5/24)
This action thriller about an elite team of undercover Israeli commandos working in Palestine is perhaps the best of Netflix’s recent foreign-language shows, a frantically paced and politically charged melodrama filled with sequences of white-knuckle suspense straight out of Homeland or 24. But unlike those spy dramas, Fauda spends nearly as much time on the private lives of Palestinians as it does on its gun-toting heroes. It’s got a moral complexity that its more simplistic American counterparts often lack. We expect the same great thematic expansiveness in season two.

Coco (available 5/29)
Pixar’s Oscar-winning film the Internet earnestly can’t get enough of finally hits Netflix this month. The studio’s best movie in years, Coco is a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage — specifically around El Día de los Muertos — as our young Mexican protagonist, Migel, finds himself trapped in the land of the dead after defying his family’s longstanding rule against becoming a musician. It’s beautiful both in its story and on-screen imagery, and a tender, must-have viewing experience for all ages that only Pixar in top form could pull off.

‘UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT’ | ERIC LIEBOWITZ/NETFLIX

Everything else

Available 5/1
27: Gone Too Soon
A Life of Its Own: The Truth About Medical Marijuana
Amelie
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Season 1
Beautiful Girls
Darc
God’s Own Country
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous Live at Radio City (Netflix original)
Mr. Woodcock
My Perfect Romance
Pocoyo & Cars
Pocoyo & The Space Circus
Queens of Comedy: Season 1
Reasonable Doubt
Red Dragon
Scream 2
Shrek
Simon: Season 1
Sliding Doors
Sometimes (Netflix original)
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Carter Effect
The Clapper
The Reaping
The Strange Name Movie
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V: Season 2

Available 5/2
Jailbreak

Available 5/4
A Little Help with Carol Burnett (Netflix original)
Anon (Netflix original)
Busted!: Season 1 (Netflix original)
End Game (Netflix original)
Forgive Us Our Debts (Netflix original)
Kong: King of the Apes: Season 2 (Netflix original)
Lo Más Sencillo es Complicarlo Todo
Manhunt (Netflix original)
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Tina Fey (Netflix original)
No Estoy Loca

Available 5/5
Faces Places

Available 5/6
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (Netflix original)

Available 5/8
Desolation
Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives (Netflix original)

Available 5/9
Dirty Girl

Available 5/11
Bill Nye Saves The World: Season 3 (Netflix original)
Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist (Netflix original)
Spirit Riding Free: Season 5 (Netflix original)
The Kissing Booth (Netflix original)
The Who Was? Show: Season 1 (Netflix original)

Available 5/13
Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife (Netflix original)

Available 5/14
The Phantom of the Opera

Available 5/15
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce: Season 4
Grand Designs: Seasons 13-14
Only God Forgives
The Game 365: Seasons 15-16

Available 5/16
89
Mamma Mia!
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
The Kingdom
Wanted

Available 5/18
Cargo (Netflix original)
Catching Feelings (Netflix original)
Inspector Gadget: Season 4 (Netflix original)

Available 5/19
Bridge to Terabithia
Scandal: Season 7
Small Town Crime

Available 5/20
Some Kind of Beautiful

Available 5/21
Señora Acero: Season 4

Available 5/22
Mob Psycho 100: Season 1 (Netflix original)
Shooter: Season 2
Tig Notaro Happy To Be Here (Netflix original)

Available 5/23
Explained (Netflix original)

Available 5/24
Survivors Guide to Prison

Available 5/25
Ibiza (Netflix original)
Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life (Netflix original)
The Toys That Made Us: Season 2 (Netflix original)
Trollhunters: Part 3 (Netflix original)

Available 5/26
Sara’s Notebook (Netflix original)

Available 5/27
The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix original)

Available 5/30
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 4 (Netflix original)

Available 5/31
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Howard Stern (Netflix original)

Coming in May
Arrow: Season 6
Dynasty: Season 1
Riverdale: Season 2
Supernatural: Season 1
The Flash: Season 4

Everything that arrived in April

Available 4/1
A Sort of Family
Along Came Polly
Bad Boys
Battlefield Earth
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
Big Time
Body of Lies
Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
Cats & Dogs
Cold Mountain
Dare to Be Wild
Deep Blue Sea
Fish People
Friday Night Lights
Jackass 2.5
Life Is Beautiful
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Mortal Kombat
Nancy Drew
Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Scarface
Seven
Sin City
Speed Racer
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
The Duchess
The Family Man
The Flintstones
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Iron Giant
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (Streaming every Sunday) (Netflix original)
The Lost Boys
The Queen of the Damned
The Spy Next Door
Wakfu: Season 3 (Netflix original)

Available 4/2
La Piloto: Season 1

Available 4/3
Fary Is the New Black (Netflix original)

Available 4/5
Behind The Curtain: Todrick Hall
Despicable Me 3

Available 4/6
6 Balloons (Netflix original)
Amateur (Netflix original)
Fastest Car: Season 1 (Netflix original)
Money Heist: Part 2 (Netflix original)
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: JAY-Z (Netflix original)
Orbiter 9 (Netflix original)
Ram Dass, Going Home (Netflix original)
Sun Dogs
The 4th Company (Netflix original)
The Boss Baby: Back in Business: Season 1 (Netflix original)
Todo Lo Que Sería de Lucas Lauriente (Netflix original)
Troy: Fall of a City: Season 1 (Netflix original)

Available 4/7
24 Hours to Live

Available 4/9
AMO: Season 1 (Netflix original)

Available 4/10
Greg Davies: You Magnificent Beast (Netflix original)

Available 4/12
Pickpockets (Netflix original)

Available 4/13
Chef’s Table: Pastry (Netflix original)
Come Sunday (Netflix original)
I Am Not An Easy Man (Netflix original)
Lost in Space: Season 1 (Netflix original)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Season 2 (Netflix original)

Available 4/15
Lakeview Terrace
Seven Pounds

Available 4/17
The Chalet: Season 1 (Netflix original)
The Honeymoon Stand Up Special: Collection (Netflix original)

Available 4/18
Friend Request
Pelé

Available 4/19
Charité: Season 1 (Netflix original)
Chasing The Dragon

Available 4/20
Aggretsuko: Season 1 (Netflix original)
Dope: Season 2 (Netflix original)
Dude (Netflix original)
Kodachrome (Netflix original)
Mercury 13 (Netflix original)
Spy Kids: Mission Critical: Season 1 (Netflix original)

Available 4/21
The Letdown: Season 1 (Netflix original)

Available 4/24
Call the Midwife: Series 6: “Christmas Special 2017”
Kevin James: Never Don’t Give Up (Netflix original)

Available 4/25
Bill Nye: Science Guy
Psychokinesis (Netflix original)

Available 4/27
3%: Season 2 (Netflix original)
Bobby Kennedy for President (Netflix original)
Candy Jar (Netflix original)
Holy Goalie
The Man Who Knew Infinity
The New Legends of Monkey: Season 1 (Netflix original)
The Week Of (Netflix original)
Jane the Virgin: Season 4
Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity

Schedule provided by Thrillist.

April 25, 2018

New Belgian Brewpub Comes To The Valley

Belgian brewpub Bluebird Brasserie is a stunning addition to a busy stretch of Ventura in Sherman Oaks. Apart from the glass doors, the space is completely unrecognizable from its previous iteration as an Italian restaurant, redone with gorgeous brick arches that’ll make you feel like you’re in Bruges.

Exactly Bruges, perhaps. Restauranteur Tony Yanow of Artisanal Brewers Collective (ABC) was apparently inspired by a trip to La Trappiste, a beer cafe in Bruges, and its very similar brick arches. So similar, in fact, that if you translate this article from Dutch to English (or are a Dutch speaker yourself), you’ll find that La Trappiste manager Regnier De Muynck is a little miffed that no one told him about the homage in advance, but not surprised someone would seek to replicate those sweet medieval vaults. Imitation, flattery, etc.

Yet Bluebird Brasserie is more than its photogenic ceilings. Belgian-style beer is brewed on-site and helmed by former Pizza Port brewer Noah Ragnery. Options include the dark and rich Double Dutch and the amber Chapeau du Jour. The pub also serves about 10 beers from outside breweries like The Lost Abbey and Orange County’s The Bruery. If beer isn’t your thing, they’ve got a selection of wine, absinthe, and cocktails. Biting onto the put-CBD-oil-in-everything trend, they offer the gin-based Gentle Monk, a fresh and earthy cocktail with foamy aquafaba. Others pull from the classics, like the mezcal negroni and the boozy Nutty Old Fashioned.

Moules Marinieres Photo courtesy of Bluebird Brasserie

The menu consists of a variety of Belgian dishes, including a gooey beer cheese croquette and meatballs made with either beef or vegan Impossible Foods meat, served with potatoes and leeks. One standout is the steak frites, an 8 oz flat iron steak prepared with either melted butter or green peppercorn sauce, and served with fries. They’ve got moules-frites (or, mussels and fries), too, in a variety of styles including a coconut curry. Should you like, you can swap the fries for crusty bread. For dessert, it’s obviously the Belgian waffles, topped with a hearty scoop vegan ice cream. A fair amount of options exist for vegetarians and vegans, including a cassoulet made with Impossible meat.

Waffles with vegan ice cream Photo: Juliet Bennett Rylah

Vibe-wise, expect a neighborhood feel before sundown, with lots of natural light coming in via the street-facing windows. At night things get a bit sultry as candlelight flickers across brick and oak panels to set the stage for dates—or whisper-scheming over the Iron Throne with a goatee-wearing friend.

Bluebird Brasserie is located at 13730 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Current hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday to Wednesday, and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Article courtesy of We Like LA.

April 24, 2018

Rodeo Realty’s Beverly Hills Agent Kevin Tidwell Talks On Importance Of Cover Letters In Real Estate With KNX1070

Plan to buy a home in Los Angeles? According to KNX1070, you should be putting pen to paper and writing a cover letter to the seller—that was a topic recently discussed on the News Radio.

“If you’ve been in the job market, you know that writing a good cover letter to go with a resume will help you stand out,” said KNX1070. “Now if you want to buy a home in Los Angeles, you may want to do the same with your offer.”

Rodeo Realty’s Kevin Tidwell joined the conversation with the radio station and gave his expertise on the subject.

“If you’re lucky enough to get into an offer situation or a counter-offer situation, you better be writing that letter because you can guarantee that everyone else is,” said Tidwell.

The Beverly Hills agent says it’s a tactic that works—especially when the seller has raised a family in the house they’re selling, and the buyer has a family they’re raising.

For more on this topic, listen to the news segment below.