LA DOLCE VITA

La Dolce VitaBeverly Hills   Ruben, the Maitre d of 30 years Frank Sinatra kept a lot of restaurants in business by the mere mention of his once being there for dinner. And ... Continue Reading →

TOP TEN UN-STUDIO FILMS OF 2007

        I have been compiling my Top Ten films for long enough to know that there are certain patterns at work. I am moved by a variety of work and look for films ... Continue Reading →

TICKETHOLDER AWARDS 2007 (2 of 2)

[ Click here to check out the Part 1 ] This has been an extraordinary year for theatre in Los Angeles and, though I attended almost as many productions around town as usual, 2007 signaled ... Continue Reading →

THE 15TH DIVERSITY AWARDS

Television: The Diversity Awards The Diversity Awards have the best and brightest, Mo’Nique, Kenny Ortega, Brittany Snow, Sharon Leal, Nestor Carbonelli, Rex Lee, etc.   Hairspray’s ... Continue Reading →

DESTINATION RANCHO LAS PALMAS

Travel: Destination Rancho Las Palmas The Wave Of The Future Is Splashtopia, A Water-World Aa Rancho Las Palmas Looking for a great oasis in the Palm Springs area? Well there’s ... Continue Reading →

THE WHIST BRUNCH

The Whist Brunch – SHHH!Santa Monica     SHHH!   I,m going to share a most important secret with you. It's called Whist at the Viceroy Hotel in Santa ... Continue Reading →

WHISPER AT THE GROVE

Whisper at The Grove     The Whisper Lounge at "The Grove" feels like a hideaway, although in reality, it looks like a classic supper club, perhaps a taste of ... Continue Reading →

E3RD STEAKHOUSE & LOUNGE

E3rd Steakhouse & Lounge   Four of us found our way to the e3rd Steakhouse & Lounge on a quiet Sunday evening.  Located in the heart of the Arts District, it ... Continue Reading →