As I am now living in Downtown Los Angeles I have embraced the culture of Happy Hours. Both for food and drinks. I love going to new spots when the occasion lets us and my roommate Arielle is off work at 4. We decided to try out a new spot this time, testa. A modern small Italian restaurant in the middle of the South Park are of Downtown Los Angeles. We arrived around 6pm on a Friday night and the restaurant was surprisingly not busy at all. Only a few people were there enjoying the Happy Hour menu. I was only to assume that maybe many were ready to go…
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Staying at Loews Hollywood
In the heart of Hollywood, the luxurious Loews Hollywood Hotel can be found. The 20 floor building with 628 guest rooms is adjacent to the Hollywood and Highland shopping center and even have a connecting entrance right to the shopping center. Within minutes of walking distance we also have The Dolby Theaters, TCL Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Madame Tussauds and tons of shops and other attractions. It is the perfect vacation or staycation spot if you are visiting Hollywood and want to experience everything the city has to offer. Hollywood Boulevard is always crowded with tourists and entertainment. You will never get bored, that is one thing that is for sure. …
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A Little Bit of Love From Paris with Ladurée
In case you already didn’t know. Ladurée opened their first West Coast location here in LA in December last year. Located at The Grove this two story bakery and restaurant stands out with it’s pastel green exteriors. Right in front of the fountain with added outdoor seating with a Parisian feel. Luxury, glamour and excitement is what I feel as I enter through the doors. Only to be greeted of a sea of macaroons and other delicious pastries. Seems as I wasn’t the only one on a Thursday to go there only for the Macaroons. Which Ladurée are famous for. The window displays were a work of art. Even walls behind the counter. Which I would imagine…
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Visiting L.A LIVE – WP24 Rooftop Patio Bar
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. On the 24th floor of The Ritz Carlton Downtown Los Angeles is the WP24 restaurant located. Trough a locked door, only available for hotel guest majority of the times, is a way to a separate elevator to the 26th floor where WP24 rooftop bar is located, along with the hotels rooftop pool and lounge area. Open for the public Friday and Saturday from 6pm-9pm from June 3 to September 3, this is a must go summer spot for anyone in Los Angeles. However, if you are a hotel guest to…
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Discover LA: Baldoria DTLA
Newly opened restaurant Baldoria in Koreatown, DTLA offers not only an astonishing and beautifully interior. But, also food and drinks that noticeable has been carefully crafted where every little detail has been accounted for. The dishes are also meant to be shared and are therefore made in several smaller pieces. I was one of the very lucky people to get to visit them and experiencing what they had to offer. This is truly a spot for anything. Whether it is a lazy sunday brunch with your friends or for taking a drink with that cute guy you just met. (And believe me when Im saying that you WANT to show…
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Travel comfortably in style
Summer is approaching and we all know what that means. Travel time! For me living in California it is so easy to grab a few friends, take the car and go somewhere – anywhere. Road trips are the best. For one day, or for five days. It doesn’t matter. They are simply the best. Now that I have a new car I am sure that a few road trips here and there will be on the agenda and I would like to share my essential style tips, with some help from TopShop, while on the go. Always be comfortable. This I say always. If you don’t feel comfortable in what…
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WP24 By Wolfgang Puck
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. All opinions are 100% mine. [ts_row] [ts_two_third] Located in the towers of The Ritz Carlton in Downtown LA we find WP24 by Wolfgang Puck on the 24th floor. A modern lounge and restaurant with award-winning modern Chinese cuisine and an amazing view over Downtown Los Angeles as you dine. Inside the JW Marriott LA Live you can also find Ford’s Filling Station. As you enter the floor and make your way toward the restaurant you first have to pass the “nest” which is the amazing bar lounge area that they have. I could seriously spend all my…
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Plan Check X Gudetama Takeover
Thursday night I was invited to a special VIP dinner launch of the Plan Check X Gudetama takeover. I got to try out the special menu that are available at all Plan Check + Bat locations until November 29. The multi-course menu includes a Crispy blanket egg, soy sauce egg, spicy pork belly sausage, miso aioli as a starter. Followed by a Gudetama two beef slider (the mini burgers) sunny fried quail eggs, cheese two ways, bacon two ways, ketchup leather and hot sauce. As dessert you get a chocolate custard pudding with a apricot thumbprint cookie. A orange-ginger egg cream soda is also included in the meal. My absolute favorite were the sliders. Holy…
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Culver City Farmers Market
On Tuesdays there’s is a farmers market set up on Main street in Culver City. I always love to go here even if it’s really small because you can get super fresh produce that is organic. Some places are more expensive but thinking that it is all local and organic grown makes it worth it. I usually don’t buy too much, some fresh fruits and veggies to get through the week. One of the stands has this huge strawberry box for only $5 that I always get, because the smaller one is $4 and that one only has about a 3rd of strawberries. The flowers are super cheap, for $5…
