by Eve Brosnahan Zach Braff's phenomenal directorial debut can only be matched by this incredible assortment of unique songs on the "Garden State" soundtrack. This wonderful compilation consists of some of the most pensive songs which have me peering in to my past and future, as...
by Claudia Melatini "Spoil me." These are wise words for an eighteen year old songstress from Devon, England. Hearing Joss Stone's soulful voice pour from various speakers around the house transports me into the mellow, relaxed mood I need after facing the demonic roadways of interior...
One block west from the intersection of Hollywood and Vine the Hotel Cafe's red neon sign perpetually reads "Vacancy", but there are plenty of nights where even standing room is hard to come by in here....
There's more culture to Downtown LA than the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's true that Grand Avenue in the Bunker Hill District of Los Angeles is best known for the refinement of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and the hard-to-miss Disney Hall, which attract...
Largo has everything you would expect from an L.A. club. Located right at the edge of the Hollywood circus, near the corner of Fairfax and Melrose, the musty, modest-sized club is a hot spot of celebrity sightings, fine drinks, and hard-to-get reservations. Beck, Tom Petty,...
Autumn is celebrated throughout the country in various ways: in New England the rolling Green and White Mountains are draped in oranges, reds and yellows, the air turns cool and the sweet smell of fresh maple syrup makes even the most patient of souls, wrench...
In order to properly experience Napa, you need a driver. No one's willing to man the wheel and smile along as their friends gush about deep cabernets and lively zinfandels. My girlfriends and I were in town to celebrate my upcoming wedding, and reminisce over...
An idea for a summer pairing party is to feature musical duets - enjoy some lovely wines with some classic and swinging sounds. See which duets you like the best, and which wines compliment the music most effectively. One timeless classic that is a must...
Have a Spanish theme wine party and blast the sultry music of the Gipsy Kings!! Try the Spanish Vinos Pinol 2003 Portal Crianza, for just $17.99 a bottle. This wine is rated 91 by Wine Advocate and is a luscious blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,...
Serve four kinds of sake, two hot and two cold. You can serve Masumi "Okuden" sake hot, and the "Arabashiri" which is best served cold. Both are about ($25.00) for 24 ounces serving and the "Arabashiri" is described on our featured wines page. Also, try...