Great Craft Coffee Bars In Los Angeles

Can’t start your day without coffee? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. There’s a wide variety of coffee bars in and around Los Angeles. You can actually find a latte, cappuccino, or a brewed coffee in every corner–but the questions is, “which are the best ones?”

Below is a list of some of the best craft coffee bars in Los Angeles. Hope this gets your day started!

ALFRED COFFEE & KITCHEN

COGNOSCENTI COFFEE

WOODCAT COFFEE BAR

August 10, 2017

Rodeo Realty's Desiree Zuckerman and Comedian Russell Peters Team Up To Raise Money and Awareness for MS

One of the nations top realtors, Desiree Zuckerman, and global stand-up star Russell Peters are hosting a charity event to raise money and awareness for MS. The event will be held at Peters’ palatial 10,000 sq. ft. Malibu estate.

The exclusive charity open house will benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Attendees will enjoy delicious food, raffle prizes, great music, clothing and jewelry shops, and complimentary yoga at sunset.

The invitation only event is Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 3 – 8 p.m. To inquire further, call 818.400.6548 or email partyonpch@gmail.com.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation estimates that more than 400,000 people in the United States and about 2.5 million people around the world have MS. About 200 new cases are diagnosed each week in the United States.

All proceeds raised at the charity event will help MS Focus continue providing for the critical needs of people with MS.

August 10, 2017

Free Events In Los Angeles Before Summer 2017 Ends

1. BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena

August 12: A one-day event that showcases art by professional and up-and-coming Los Angeles-based artists. Installations will be throughout the alleys of Old Pasadena. The event will be from 12 – 8 p.m. -> More information

2. Summer Block Party at Malibu Country Mart

August 12: Enjoy afternoon filled with activities ranging from a petting zoo to face painting and more. Event is from 12 – 3 p.m. and takes place at the Malibu Country Mart. -> More information

3. CicLAvia: San Pedro Meets Wilmington

August 13: Bike, run, sprint, or walk at the closed-streets event. -> More information

4. Grand Performances

Grand Performances offers free summer events in Los Angeles. Eight performances are still left in August, and one L.A. Chamber Orchestra concert in September -> More information.

5. Dance/DJ Nights at Grand Park

The Music Center’s Dance DTLA takes place at Grand park and will continue through September 1. Dance Downtown takes place every other Friday night and is from 7 – 11 p.m. DJ Nights runs every other Friday as well and goes from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. -> More information

6. Sunday Sessions at Grand Park

Grand Park offers a free dance party one Sunday per month. Two dates remain to pay tribute to L.A.’s house music scene: August 21 and September 17. -> More information

7. KCRW Summer Nights

Free outdoor series with events at the Santa Monica Pier, the Annenberg Space for Photography, the Hammer Museum, and many other locations. Dates still left are August 11 and 25, plus Chinatown Summer Nights, September 2. -> 2017 Summer Nights schedule.

8. Echo Park Rising

August 17-20: Free music on Sunset Blvd, Glendale Blvd, Alvarado Avenue and Echo Park Avenue. The 2017 lineup includes The Buttertones, CRX, Moon Honey, Meatbodies, and many more appearances. -> More information

9. Family Art Day at the Hammer

August 19: Free event offering art, performances, music, and much more. -> More information

10. Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles at Elysian Park

August 20: The Red Bull Soapbox Race Los Angeles comes to Elysian Park on August 20 for an exciting day at the races. Experienced and amateur drivers unite as they race on their homemade soapbox crafts down the twists and turns of Angels Point Road for its annual global event. -> More information

11. Griffith Observatory Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

August 21: From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. stop by Griffith Observatory from 9 a.m. to noon and experience the 70% partial solar eclipse. -> More information

12. Friday Flights at the Getty

August 25: Final installment of Friday Flights at the Getty. -> More information

13. GinCITY at Greenbar Distillery

August 27: Greenbar Distillery will open its doors and showcase its latest, CITY Bright Gin. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the distillery, sample gin cocktails, view installations, and enjoy live music. Food trucks will also be on site. Admission is free, but you need to RVSP for timed entry. -> More information

14. Shakespeare in the Park

Free/donation-based Shakespeare from Wednesday – Sunday through September 3 in Griffith Park. -> More information

15. Silver Lake Picture Show

Outdoor movies screened every other Thursday at Sunset Triangle Square. Still remaining for 2017: Space Jam on August 17, 10 Things I Hate About You on August 31, and Scream on September 14. -> More information

13. Summer Movie Fest at Cal State Northridge

Free weekly movie night on CSUN’s Oviatt Library Lawn. Films still remaining: Psycho on August 10, La La Land on August 17, Space Jam on August 24, and Doctor Strange on August 31. -> More information

16. Sunset Concerts at Skirball Cultural Center

A showcase for up-and-coming and established artists from everywhere. Four more dates left to attend. -> More information

17. Summer Nights in the Garden at Natural History Museum

An evening of cocktails, music, tours, and more at the Natural History Museum. Dates left: August 11 and August 25. -> More information

18. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square

Two big concerts left for summer 2017: The B-52s on August 12 and X on August 19. -> More information

19. Free Museum Days

Plenty of free museum days in August to check out!

August 10, 2017

Weekend Events: August 11 – 13

There’s always something to do in Los Angeles! This weekend, enjoy a Hello Kitty cafe truck, a jazz festival, CatCon, and MUCH more!

Below is a rundown of events happening in and around the city.

Have fun!

Friday August 11th, 2017

1. Free summer movie screenings at Pershing Square.

2. Shakespeare By The Sea at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach.

3. ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Tours of The Gamble House in Pasadena

4. Summer Supper + Show Series at the Ritz-Carlton in DTLA.

5. Dine LBC.

6. Grand Performances in DTLA.

7. Sundance NEXT FEST at Ace Hotel.

8. Los Angeles Dodgers Friday Night Fireworks.

9. Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum in DTLA.

10. MUSIC + DANCE+ LA II presented by the American Contemporary Ballet.

11. Belcampo’s two year anniversary. $2 fast burgers from 2 p.m. until close.

12. Zappos.com teaming up with North Shore Animal League America and sponsoring pet adoptions at select L.A. shelters.

13. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

14. San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Movie Nights.

15. FIGat7th Downtown Festival.

16. Beach Movie Nights at Dockweiler Youth Center.

17. KCRW’s 2017 Summer Nights at Union Station.

18. 626 Night Market at the Santa Anita Park.

19. 30th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival.

20. Free Shakespeare this summer at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

21. Wine Tasting Nights at The Barnsdall Art Park.

Saturday August 12th, 2017

22. Street Food Cinema at Eagle Rock Rec Center and at Syd Kronenthal Park.

23. Summer Block Party hosted by Malibu Country Mart.

24. BeautyCon.

25. Hello Kitty Cafe Truck pop-up in Cerritos.

26. San Fernando Valley Summer Drive-In Movie Nights.

27. Performance by Aaron Taylor Kuffner and I. Nyoman Wenten. Titled Gameltron, at the Hammer Museum.

28. Eat|See|Hear at The Autry.

29. Shakespeare By The Sea in Manhattan Beach.

30. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier.

31. Rooftop Cinema Series on the roof of Corporate Center Pasadena.

32. BoldPas: An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena.

33. Thrillist Taco Knockout in DTLA.

34. CatCon 2017 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

35. BrunchCon at The Reef in DTLA.

36. Propel Water’s Fitness Festival.

37. Tribute to Daft Punk at The Regent in DTLA.

38. Bite at the Beach Food, Beer & Wine Event at the MBS Media Campus. Presented by The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.

39. Marina del Rey’s free Summer Concert Series at Burton Chace Park.

40. Movies on the Green at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills.

41. Grand Performances in DTLA.

42. LA Indie Improv Festival.

Sunday August 13th, 2017

43. Dog Day Afternoon presented by The Lincoln.

44. Grand Performances in DTLA.

45. Free museum days: Museum of Latin American Art and Craft and Folk Art Museum

46. 4th Annual Burbank Comedy Festival.

47. CicLAvia in San Pedro and the Wilmington area.

48. Swingin’ Summer at The Wiltern.

49. The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Bridesmaids presented by Rockwell Table & Stage.

August 8, 2017

Rodeo Realty’s Jennifer Meyers and Michael MacDermott sponsor golf hole to help National Jewish Fund

The National Jewish Fund had its 27^th Annual Los Angeles Golf Tournament on Monday, July 31.

The annual event was held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

This year, Rodeo Realty agents Jennifer Meyers and Michael MacDermott contributed to the organization by sponsoring the 4th golf hole. Rodeo Realty also donated baseball caps for the event!

MacDermott, as well as Meyers’ father, who flew in from Maryland for the event, participated in the tournament.

“It was on his bucket list to play golf at the Riviera golf course and he got to do that for such a great cause,” said Meyers about her father.

Bing Crosby’s son, Nathaniel Crosby, and Meyers’ friend also played in the tournament.

Meyers said they look forward to doing it again next year!

August 5, 2017

Economic update for the week ending August 5, 2017

209,000 new jobs added in July – Figures released from The Department of Labor reported that U.S. employers added 209,000 new jobs in July. This beat analysts expectations of 183,000 jobs. Job growth, which slowed earlier in the year, rebounded in June and July with the economy adding about 440,000 new jobs in 60 days and about 1.1 million new jobs for the first 7 months of 2017. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, its lowest level since March 2001, from 4.4% in June. Average hourly wages grew 2.5% from last July.

GDP up in second quarter. The gross domestic product, which is the broadest measure of the economy, was up 2.6% in the second quarter of 2017. That was in line with expectations, but represented a rebound from just a 1.4% increase in the first quarter where it looked like the economy was slowing. While still below the growth of 3% the government is shooting for it was a positive sign for investors.

Dow ends week at record high – Solid earnings has propelled stocks bringing all indexes at or near record highs. With about 75% of companies reporting, earnings are up 10.1% year over year, beating estimates of a 6.4% increase. Other news had a rebound in the GDP in the second quarter, higher consumer confidence, and positive news from Europe and Asia whose economies have strengthened. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week at 22,092.82, up from 21,830.21 last week. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,476.83, up from its close last week of 2,472.10. The NASDAQ closed the week at 6,351.56, down from last week’s close of 6,374.78.

Bond yields drop slightly this week- The 10-year Treasury bond closed the week at 2.27%, down from 2.30% last week. The 30-year treasury yield ended the week at 2.84%, down from 2.89% last week. Mortgage rates follow treasury bond yields so we watch bond yields carefully.

Mortgage Rates remain low – The August 3, 2017 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 3.93%, unchanged from 3.92% last week. The 15-year fixed was 3.18%, down from 3.20% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.15% down from 3.18% last week.

Have a great weekend!
Syd

August 4, 2017

L.A. Restaurants and Bar Openings of July 2017

July was filled with plenty of new restaurant and bar openings! Below are some of the best openings in Los Angeles which includes, a burger restaurant in Malibu, sushi in the Valley, and an exclusive bar in Mid-City.

HOLLYWOOD

CULVER CITY

GLENDALE

WEST HOLLYWOOD

August 4, 2017

Los Angeles' Best Spots For Vintage Finds

Love vintage? For those looking to save money and not break the bank, there are plenty of vintage shops in the city!

Below are some of L.A.’s best spots for vintage finds. Don’t overpay and reflect your unique style with your vintage wardrobe!

(The Left Bank, photo via Facebook
The Left Bank

The Left Bank, 2479 Fletcher Drive in Frogtown. (818) 839-1992

(Photo by Emma Specter/LAist)

Cannonball & Tilly

Cannonball & Tilly, 1029 S. Fairfax Avenue in Little Ethiopia. (323) 384-2640

(Photo via Painted Bird’s website)

Painted Bird

Painted Bird, 4208 Santa Monica Blvd. in Silver Lake. (323) 522-3368

(Photo by Joan S/Yelp)

Gotta Have It

Gotta Have It, 1516 Pacific Avenue in Venice. (310) 392-5949

(Recollection Vintage, photo via Facebook)

Recollection

Recollection Vintage, 606 N. Hoover Street in Virgil Village.

(Photo by Collin C/Yelp)

Replay Vintage

Replay Vintage, 1766 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz. (323) 667-9773

(The Bearded Beagle, via Facebook)

The Bearded Beagle

The Bearded Beagle, 5926 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park
4646 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Feliz. (323) 258-5898

August 4, 2017

Home listed by Rodeo Realty’s Encino agent Pat Phillips purchased by LA Chargers’ Antonio Gates

Los Angeles Chargers’ Antonio Gates and his wife, “WAGs” star Sasha Gates, have purchased a home in Encino. The newly built contemporary home was listed by Rodeo Realty’s Encino agent, Pat Phillips, and sold for $6,995,000.

The home has since made news in the Los Angeles Times, The Real Deal, Haute Residence.

The 8,500 sq. ft. of living space comes with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Towering ceilings, white oak floors, walls of glass, a floating staircase, and a wine tasting room are just a few features of the property.

The home also has an automated 12 ft. retractable door that opens to a patio and a chef’s cooking center.

Its floating staircase leads to the master suite, which has a fireplace, two walk-in closets, and an immense terrace.

Outdoors, there’s an Infinity pool and spa, a sports court, and a four-car garage.

To read the LA Times article on this property, click HERE.
The Real Deal, HERE.
Haute Residence, HERE.

August 3, 2017

Weekend Events: August 4 – 6

Get out and do something fun this weekend! There’s plenty to do in the city of angels! Below is a helpful schedule of events to help you with your weekend plans! Enjoy!