National Ice Cream Month: LA-Style

National Ice Cream month is here! And he’s way more fun than his other Awareness Month siblings. Whether we order it up from Dean & Deluca or swing by our beloved local Sweet Rose Creamery, Angelenos are spooning in style this summer!

But no one is serving it up with more panache than Koi Los Angeles. Say, “adiosu” to the days of the classic Japanese dessert, and welcome the debut of Koi’s Buzzed Mochi Tasting Menu!

With six NEW cocktail-inspired dipping sauces, Koi has transformed ordinary mochi into fabulous, booze-infused after-dinner delicacies!  A flavor for every palate, diners can sample the Chef’s Selection or mix & match their own pairings.

The menu is to-die-for!

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Note to Lakers Fans.

Dear L.A., There’s a lot I’m willing to defend about our fair city… On any day of the week, I’ll argue that yes we DO have culture here (it’s just more understated)… Plenty of us still eat carbs and have zero interest in having our days documented via VH1… NOT everyone is in the biz or cares about last night’s numbers…  AND WE DO WALK HERE! … Continue reading Note to Lakers Fans.

2011 Oscars Best Dressed

That’s a wrap, folks! The 2011 Academy Awards are officially over. Hollywood Blvd. is open once again. Good show. Great opening! No real big surprises. Loved Colin Firth’s speech! Natalie Portman’s sentiments showed off her grace much moreso than those at the Globes. And Randy Newman was pretty funny… Who knew? But really it’s the red carpet portion of the show we like best. There … Continue reading 2011 Oscars Best Dressed

Valentine’s Day in Gloss Angeles

Regardless of how you really feel about the holiday, Valentine’s Day arrives in all its splendid pink and red glory every February 14th. However you acknowledge it, here’s a sampling of ways to express your love, or current liaison, in the City of Angels…   Surprise your special other with a local-ish getaway just 20 miles north of Santa Barbara. Book the Romance Retreat package, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day in Gloss Angeles