Hollywood Revealed

The 2009 Academy Award nominations were announced this morning in Hollywood by Academy President Tom Sherak and 2008 Oscar-nominated actress Anne Hathaway.
The mega hit Avatar received nine nominations, matching that of The Hurt Locker. Perhaps for the first time in the Oscar’s history, ex husband and wife James Cameron and Catherine Bigelow are going head [...]

One Pico at Shutters on the Beach: Escaping LA
by Alice Greczyn
“Have you been to Shutters?” my date asked me, spur of the moment after finding out our restaurant of choice had been unexpectedly closed. Hunger crazed, I shook my head. “Oh,” he smiled, “you’re going to love this place!”
Once I stepped inside the fire-lit lobby, [...]

Larchmont Grill: The Casually Romantic Retreat
by Alice Greczyn
My ever-hardworking mom was just in town visiting, helping me pack boxes for my upcoming move. To our horror we realized that in the two weeks she had been in LA we had dined out at a restaurant only once. Well, I suppose we did overdo Yogurtland just [...]

The Tony Nominations were announced today and the musical, “Billy Elliot” swept the musical nods, (15), and also tied the Tonys record, which was set by “The Producers” in 2001.
Other musicals getting Tony recognition were “Next to Normal,” “Shrek” and “Rock of Ages”.
The rock musical, “Hair” was also recognized with a nod as “Best [...]

By Alice Greczyn
I had heard that Asia de Cuba, a Latin/Asian fusion restaurant claiming to be the first of its kind in LA, was absurdly overpriced and remarkably good.
I decided to find out for myself what all the hype was about.
There were stunning views to be had looking out the large windows, but unfortunately [...]

ALICE’S FOODGASMS:
Pizzeria Mozza: the Gourmet Pizza That Changed My Mind

Pizza is my favorite food. As long as I can remember, pizza has been the no-fail meal to gratify me morning, noon, or night. Since moving to Los Angeles, I’ve come across few pizzas that hold up to my Chicago-raised standards. None, actually. Unlike the popular [...]

ALICE’S FOODGASMS
TASTE ON MELROSE: Casual Fine Dining at its Delectable Best
There are always happy diners on the front patio outside Taste on Melrose. I have seen them on sunny afternoons spent on Melrose Place, my arms laden with shopping bags from Dolce Vita and Marc Jacobs. I have passed them on my way home from [...]

By Alice Greczyn

BREADBAR
Bread… Doughy, chewy, bubble-crusted, soft, beautiful bread. In a town where the word is all but banned by the carb-unfriendly, a sign caught my eye as I walked through the Westfield mall in Century City: BREADBAR. A bar that serves bread. My imagination was hooked, fantasizing of the fluffy croissants that must [...]

ALICE’S FOODGASMS
By Alice Greczyn

A sensual tour of LA’s eateries.
LITTLE NEXT DOOR: The Boulangerie-Cafe That Made My Cheeks Blush
I have eaten at Little Next Door twice now. The first time, was the last time me and an ex-boyfriend ever ate a dinner together. Needless to say, the company was rather tense, but good food has always [...]

Meet Alice Greczyn our brand new food reviewer.  Alice joins us to give her recommendations on the best places to experience gourmet delights, the best places to people watch or spot celebrities, and all the great deals for wining and dining in L.A.
You can also read Alice’s reviews on our food site; www.bestLArestaurants.com
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