Wildcraft Pizza Welcome to Culver City!

Sourdough pizza crust fans will rejoice as Wildcraft Pizza lights up the restaurant scene in Culver City.

Geffen Playhouse Girl’s Night Out for American Buffalo

I can’t wait to return to the Geffen Playhouse for Girl’s Night Out on Thursday, April 18 at 8pm to see the David Mamet modern classic American Buffalo.

How To Cook Vegan Meals

Getting a few lessons from my friend Chef Christine on how to cook great vegan meals – it is easier than you think!

Oh, BTW: Casa Nostra Opens in Downtown Los Angeles

A new restaurant opening in Downtown Los Angeles is hardly news these days, what with the rapid growth in the area. What is news, is when a regionally beloved and delicious restaurant like Casa Nostra from Pacific Palisades brings it’s food all the way across the city and opens up shop just blocks from LA Live.

Diana’s Oscar Picks 2013: Part II

Let the great movie debate continue! Here are more of my Oscar picks (and misses) for the 2013 Academy Awards.

Diana’s Oscar Picks 2013: Part I

By now I’ve seen almost every nominated film, and the former aspiring film critic in me has a few opinions. Here are my Oscar picks for 2013.

Sweet Spils: Memorable Desserts for Valentine’s Day (or any day)

I have a sweet tooth. Maybe you do too. So when Heather Spilsbury of Sweet Spils called to offer up some of her desserts for tasting I knew it was one of those moments to seize the day, and cupcakes like no others.

Oh, BTW: Sweet Spils is offering a 10% discount for Girl Around Town readers now through February 14th!
(Valentine’s Day orders must be in by February 10)

National Mentoring Month

Think back through your life and pick out the person who was the greatest mentor to you. It doesn’t take long, does it? Now imagine if you could be the mentor to someone in need of support and guidance. Now you can through the Fulfillment Fund.

Oh, BTW: PaleyFest 2013 (Get Your Tickets!)

The line-up for PaleyFest 2013 has just been announced and I may have squealed in my office upon seeing the shows listed! (Thank goodness the door was closed at the time.) Tickets for non-members go on sale this Sunday at 9am PT @ Ticketweb.

Holiday Laughter, Cayetano Necklaces and Cocktails at the Geffen Playhouse

When I was invited to see the new holiday show Coney Island Christmas at Geffen Playhouse in Westwood I’ll admit I was skeptical. Sure, the play was created by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, but with a plot line about a young Jewish girl who is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant I had my doubts it would be entertaining. But, I was wrong… once the show got going I couldn’t stop laughing!