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Wildcraft Pizza Welcome to Culver City!

Wildcraft Pizza Welcome to Culver City!

By May 8, 2013 Food & Drink | Los Angeles | Restaurants | Where to go

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

Geffen Playhouse Girl’s Night Out for American Buffalo

By April 8, 2013 Entertainment | Events | Los Angeles | Theater | What to do

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.

Language of a Broken Heart

Language of a Broken Heart

By March 7, 2013 Entertainment | Los Angeles | New York | TV & Film | What to do

Mary and I got to hang with Luke Coffee, Juddy Talt and Rocky Powell and got to chatting with them about their new rom com, Language of a Broken Heart. {Opening in NYC March 8, LA March 15 & Austin March 29}

How To Cook Vegan Meals

How To Cook Vegan Meals

By February 28, 2013 Cooking | Health | Lifestyle | Los Angeles | What to do

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

Oh, BTW: Casa Nostra Opens in Downtown Los Angeles

By February 26, 2013 Food & Drink | Happy Hour | Los Angeles | Oh, BTW | Restaurants

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.

Giveaway: 2 Tickets to the Global Green USA Pre-Oscar Party!

Giveaway: 2 Tickets to the Global Green USA Pre-Oscar Party!

By February 18, 2013 Charity | Entertainment | Featured | Lifestyle | Los Angeles | TV & Film | What to do

We’re giving away two tickets to the 2013 Global Green USA Oscar Party. Sign up for our newsletter to be entered to win.

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

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

By February 4, 2013 Everywhere | Food & Drink | Los Angeles

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

National Mentoring Month

By January 22, 2013 Charity | Lifestyle | Los Angeles | What to do

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!)

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

By January 10, 2013 Entertainment | Los Angeles | Oh, BTW | TV & Film

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

Holiday Laughter, Cayetano Necklaces and Cocktails at the Geffen Playhouse

By December 10, 2012 Accessories | Entertainment | Fashion | Los Angeles | Theater | What to do

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!