The Healthy L.A. Dining Guide For Your Steak-And-Potatoes Guy
T-minus three days until V-Day and those high hopes of maintaining a healthy 2012 diet might feel like they're destined for failure. Especially now that dreams of sharing true love’s kiss over a candlelit butterscotch budino (one bowl, two spoons) haunt your every waking moment. And if there’s one thing we know about L.A. lovebirds, it’s that the serial foodie demographic makes up 70% of the happy-couple population. So, statistically speaking, you’re doomed.
But fear not! There are far worse things than having a gorgeous glutton for a beau. The trick to making him think he’ll be treated to a decadent dining experience this Tuesday can be found in health guru Jared Koch’s latest tome — Clean Plates Los Angeles: A Guide to the Healthiest, Tastiest and Most Sustainable Restaurants for Vegetarians and Carnivores.
Yes, the title is a mouthful, but this Zagat Lite is your meal ticket to all the guilt- (and gluten-) free restos around town. Bon appetit!
Photo: Courtesy of Clean Plates
3 Perfect Playlists For All The Lovers (And Haters) Out There
If you cringe at the thought of tolerating typical V-Day tunes, we’re right there with you. And since we know you’re sick of the sap, we’ve concocted the perfect playlists for all you music lovers who want to ditch the Rachel Berry-approved ballads and serenade (and impress) your sweetheart with your sweet indie music intel.
If you're trying to impress your date with moves like Jagger, here are some sexy songs to put you and your V-Day love in the mood:
"Get Some" — Lykke Li
"Make Love All Night Long" — TV on the Radio
"The Moneymaker" — Rilo Kiley
"Bedroom Hymns" — Florence & the Machine
"Need You Now" — Cut Copy
Want something a little subtler? Here's some deliciously sweet ear candy, to treat your Valentine:
"Honey Bunny" — Girls
"Little Bit" — Lykke Li
"To Be Alone With You" — Sufjan Stevens
"Shelter" — XX
"Wait" — M83
Is the sight of couples in bliss testing your gag reflex? Don't buy into the heart-filled hype with these anti-V Day tunes:
"Dancing on my Own" — Robyn
"Not In Love" — Crystal Castles
"You Make Me Wanna Die" — The Pretty Reckless
"Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye feat. Kimbra
"Lover I Don't Have to Love" — Bright Eyes
Videos: All Via YouTube
If you're trying to impress your date with moves like Jagger, here are some sexy songs to put you and your V-Day love in the mood:
"Get Some" — Lykke Li
"Make Love All Night Long" — TV on the Radio
"The Moneymaker" — Rilo Kiley
"Bedroom Hymns" — Florence & the Machine
"Need You Now" — Cut Copy
Want something a little subtler? Here's some deliciously sweet ear candy, to treat your Valentine:
"Honey Bunny" — Girls
"Little Bit" — Lykke Li
"To Be Alone With You" — Sufjan Stevens
"Shelter" — XX
"Wait" — M83
Is the sight of couples in bliss testing your gag reflex? Don't buy into the heart-filled hype with these anti-V Day tunes:
"Dancing on my Own" — Robyn
"Not In Love" — Crystal Castles
"You Make Me Wanna Die" — The Pretty Reckless
"Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye feat. Kimbra
"Lover I Don't Have to Love" — Bright Eyes
Videos: All Via YouTube
How To Dress For The Most Unique (& Secret) Meal In Town
Eons ago, when we told you about hidden gems like Shareen or Cinespia, you knew there was only a short window of time before word got out, and the masses staged a zombie-style takeover (we used to blindfold friends when we drove them to Shareen's first space!). Well, for your eyes and stomachs only, we've now got the exclusive dish on a brand new mum's-the-word menu at Rivera that will leave you feeling like you're the first to feast on the most unique dining experience of your life! No really, we're not exaggerating here.
Each course on famed chef John Rivera Sedlar's magical menu coincides with a work from the Pacific Standard Time: Art In L.A. 1945-1980 exhibit (and comes out on a plate with the art emblazoned on it). From Ed Ruscha's Los Angeles County Museum Of Art On Fire's Fire-Grilled Breast of Chicken with Goat Cheese and Incendiary Salsa, to Carlos Almaraz's Beach Trash Burning sorbet dessert with an Almond Tuille crunch (colored to depict sand) — our mouths and hearts applauded the ambition behind this stroke of genius, down to the very last bite. If you want in, hurry, because these underground bites will only be available through March 31, when the exhibit ends (it's all word-of-mouth except for this article, so be sure to mention us when you book). And for $44 bucks, this divinely designed menu feels like a Thomas Crown Affair-style heist!
Since we truly care about you, we've lined up a gorgeous ensemble for the chic spot—plus even more yummy outfit ideas, based on our favorite pieces of art/cuisine. Click through our exotically palatable slideshow so you're not a sartorial no-show.
Each course on famed chef John Rivera Sedlar's magical menu coincides with a work from the Pacific Standard Time: Art In L.A. 1945-1980 exhibit (and comes out on a plate with the art emblazoned on it). From Ed Ruscha's Los Angeles County Museum Of Art On Fire's Fire-Grilled Breast of Chicken with Goat Cheese and Incendiary Salsa, to Carlos Almaraz's Beach Trash Burning sorbet dessert with an Almond Tuille crunch (colored to depict sand) — our mouths and hearts applauded the ambition behind this stroke of genius, down to the very last bite. If you want in, hurry, because these underground bites will only be available through March 31, when the exhibit ends (it's all word-of-mouth except for this article, so be sure to mention us when you book). And for $44 bucks, this divinely designed menu feels like a Thomas Crown Affair-style heist!
Since we truly care about you, we've lined up a gorgeous ensemble for the chic spot—plus even more yummy outfit ideas, based on our favorite pieces of art/cuisine. Click through our exotically palatable slideshow so you're not a sartorial no-show.
5 Things To Know This AM
Ever wanted to get tanner and slimmer without any effort? This new line of tights promises just that. (Beauty High)
Get lucky this weekend! Saturday's Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage Flea Market is a treasure trove waiting to be plundered. (Flavorpill LA)
When the music industry's finest make the annual pilgrimage to the Staples Center this weekend for the Grammys, they'll be given liquid gold. No really: Red Carpet Manicure's debuting its new 24k gold dust polish at the event. (StyleList)
Rodarte's Mulleavy sisters share their favorite Californian natural wonders and why they'll never date in this new interview. (Vanity Fair)
Karlie Kloss skips New York Fashion Week to pursue an even better opportunity. What a life. (Fashionista)
Get lucky this weekend! Saturday's Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage Flea Market is a treasure trove waiting to be plundered. (Flavorpill LA)
When the music industry's finest make the annual pilgrimage to the Staples Center this weekend for the Grammys, they'll be given liquid gold. No really: Red Carpet Manicure's debuting its new 24k gold dust polish at the event. (StyleList)
Rodarte's Mulleavy sisters share their favorite Californian natural wonders and why they'll never date in this new interview. (Vanity Fair)
Karlie Kloss skips New York Fashion Week to pursue an even better opportunity. What a life. (Fashionista)
Not Just In Your Dreams: The Most Gorgeous Bedtime Gear, Ever
Don’t get us wrong, we really dig dishing out goodies and gifts to other peeps — but like most, we get selfish sometimes, and relish in a little retail R&R. So, when we heard that Corinne Grassini of Society for Rational Dress was partnering up with the much-loved authors, Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt of No More Dirty Looks — we got our wallets ready.
The No More Dirty Looks girls are just as psyched. "We love pampering ourselves, and we're always trying to get our readers to do the same — take a load off, treat yourself well, feel good and sexy in your own skin. Corinne was the perfect person to team up with for that!” says Siobhan.
Boasting aromatic eye pillows and hemp nighties, the dreamy threads have spa day and beyond written all over it. Siobahn chimes in again with a helpful hint: "I love the nightie — I'll probably end up pairing it with jeans once it gets warmer.” Photo: Via Society for Rational Dress
Get Your Dance On: Class Actress Is Playing Not One, But Two L.A. Shows
Whether we’re dusting off our Depeche Mode vinyls or ogling La Roux’s adorable androg outfits — here at R29, we are sort of obsessed with the whole '80s electro-pop revival. Bands like Summer Camp and Electric Youth litter our ever-expanding Spotify playlists.
But there’s a new synth-centric kid on the block, the Brooklyn-based Class Actress — and we can’t get enough of its electro ways. The band's melodic, nostalgia-driven beats are right up our alley. Featuring L.A.’s own Elizabeth Harper slinging sexy vocals over producers Mark Richardson and Scott Rosenthal’s smooth synths and seductive sounds, Class Actress has us crooning on so many levels.
Lucky for us (and you!), we can get a double dose of Class Actress’ addictive beats, in person. The band will perform live this Thursday, Feb. 9 at The Echo and Saturday, Feb 11 at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. Double the fun, right?
When: Thursday, February 9 and Saturday, February 11.
Where: The Echo, 1822 W Sunset Blvd, 213-413-8200; Detroit Bar, 843 W 19th Street, 949-642-0600.
Photo: Via Class Actress' Facebook
Holy Smokin' Sexpot, Julianne Moore! Umm Yeah, She's Over 50
This is what we want to look like when we hit our fifth decade on God's green earth. Right here, ya'all. Julianne Moore kicked of fall Fashion Week with a bang last night in a Bottega Veneta navy Nero Satin Knot dress, proving there's nothing quite like a lot of navy on a little, ravishing redhead!
This really prompts one question, though. With no plastic surgery to speak of, who exactly is the fifty-one-year-old's derm? Anyone?
Photo: Owen Hoffman
Get It Girl! Adele Says Whatevs To Karl Lagerfeld's Harsh Comments
Karl Lagerfeld may create sweet and soft runway frocks, but the Kaiser isn't exactly the most delicate with his words. The 78-year-old haute hellion has said that the Royal Family are "totally unnecessary, but pleasant," called Russian men "ugly," and said that Greeks and Italians have "disgusting habits." His latest fire-breathing word-slurs has been towards Adele, whom he announced is "a little too fat, but has a beautiful face and a divine voice." Oh. No. He. Didn't.
Well, when you're going to need a (Louis Vuitton) trunk to carry home all of your trophies from this Sunday's Grammy Awards, obvi, you don't give a flying you-know-what about looking like a French model. Adele has shot back at Karl's Kriticism: "I've never wanted to look like models on the covers of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that. It’s just never been an issue – at least, I’ve never hung out with the sort of horrible people who make it an issue. I have insecurities of course, but I don’t hang out with anyone who points them out to me."
This hullabaloo has even caused an onslaught of Adele-fan fashion insiders like Kelly Cutrone to boycott the brand. We're both livid at Karl's comments (duh) and proud of the 21 singer for her dignified, thoughtful response. But what do you think? We're personally quite pleased that this soul sister has shoved a (well-heeled) foot in Karl's mouth and can't wait to see her shut it down on Sunday's red carpet!
Well, when you're going to need a (Louis Vuitton) trunk to carry home all of your trophies from this Sunday's Grammy Awards, obvi, you don't give a flying you-know-what about looking like a French model. Adele has shot back at Karl's Kriticism: "I've never wanted to look like models on the covers of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that. It’s just never been an issue – at least, I’ve never hung out with the sort of horrible people who make it an issue. I have insecurities of course, but I don’t hang out with anyone who points them out to me."
This hullabaloo has even caused an onslaught of Adele-fan fashion insiders like Kelly Cutrone to boycott the brand. We're both livid at Karl's comments (duh) and proud of the 21 singer for her dignified, thoughtful response. But what do you think? We're personally quite pleased that this soul sister has shoved a (well-heeled) foot in Karl's mouth and can't wait to see her shut it down on Sunday's red carpet!
6 Insanely Luxe Date Ideas For V-Day!
Okay, so we don't all have "eff you money," or a fella with the big bucks, but even if you're not blessed in either department, aren't you the least bit curious about what the 1% does for V-Day? Well, we definitely were, and that's why we tapped Stacey Gordon, Director of Communications for L.A.'s luxe concierge service, Quintessentially, to spill the beans on how the ballers say "be mine" (it's rumored that Gwynnie and Madge are members). Wouldn't it be nice to land on a helipad for your decadent chef's-table dinner date, or have a service like Q secretly slip into your pad and sprinkle your fave flowers and chocolate truffles everywhere? Or what about a private tour of an art gallery before boarding a private yacht? These lavish L.A. rendezvous are enough to make any woman swoon. And hey, even if these insanely spendy date nights aren't in your immediate future, a little wishful daydreaming never hurt anyone, right?
"We just had a last minute request from a film executive who's taking his wife on a helicopter tour of their three Los Angeles homes, then landing at a helipad in Malibu for a dinner at Saddle Peak Lodge, where we've hired a private violinist to serenade their table with her favorite songs all evening long."
Elite Adventure Tours, 249 N. Brand Boulevard #340 (Near Wilson Way); 818-216-0067.
Price: Starting at $2,500 for a 30 minute ride.
"We always get requests for wineries in Malibu since it's the closest Angelenos can get to a vineyard. We actually had a member pop the question last Valentine's Day on the Malibu Romance VIP Wine Tour, where they sipped champagne on a picnic overlooking the ocean, and frolicked around the estate all day. They obviously were picked up in a souped up limo, too!"
Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, 1102 South La Cienega Boulevard (At Whitworth Drive); 310-289-8687.
Price: $1498
"We have a really cool female member who's surprising her hubby for V-Day this year. She's picking him up from work in a chauffeured Rolls Royce Ghost, then taking him to a taping of Jay Leno, where they're sitting front row, and will get to hang in the green room for some pics with the host first."
Midway Car Rental, 8931 Wilshire Blvd (Between North Almont and La Peer Drives); 310-860-9047.
Price: Starting at $2,000 for the evening.
Photos (clockwise from left): Via Elite Adventure Tours, Another Side of Los Angeles Tours, and Midway Car Rental.
"We just had a last minute request from a film executive who's taking his wife on a helicopter tour of their three Los Angeles homes, then landing at a helipad in Malibu for a dinner at Saddle Peak Lodge, where we've hired a private violinist to serenade their table with her favorite songs all evening long."
Elite Adventure Tours, 249 N. Brand Boulevard #340 (Near Wilson Way); 818-216-0067.
Price: Starting at $2,500 for a 30 minute ride.
"We always get requests for wineries in Malibu since it's the closest Angelenos can get to a vineyard. We actually had a member pop the question last Valentine's Day on the Malibu Romance VIP Wine Tour, where they sipped champagne on a picnic overlooking the ocean, and frolicked around the estate all day. They obviously were picked up in a souped up limo, too!"
Another Side Of Los Angeles Tours, 1102 South La Cienega Boulevard (At Whitworth Drive); 310-289-8687.
Price: $1498
"We have a really cool female member who's surprising her hubby for V-Day this year. She's picking him up from work in a chauffeured Rolls Royce Ghost, then taking him to a taping of Jay Leno, where they're sitting front row, and will get to hang in the green room for some pics with the host first."
Midway Car Rental, 8931 Wilshire Blvd (Between North Almont and La Peer Drives); 310-860-9047.
Price: Starting at $2,000 for the evening.
Photos (clockwise from left): Via Elite Adventure Tours, Another Side of Los Angeles Tours, and Midway Car Rental.
5 Things To Know This AM
L.A. ladies know all about Le Fashion Truck, but the cult boutique-on-wheels is now online and offering a sweet discount. (LA Inspiration)
Dress to impress this Valentine's Day with a little help from none other than some Victoria's Secret Angels. (FabSugar)
South Park and Marc Jacobs come together for this unlikely, but awesome (and charitable!) collaboration. (The Gloss)
Do your real estate shopping with a side of gallery artwork at new apartment building The Hollywood's double duty event. (Flavorpill LA)
From quirky installations to kinky video compilations, these art events are sure to add some pizzazz to your weekend. (LA Weekly)
Dress to impress this Valentine's Day with a little help from none other than some Victoria's Secret Angels. (FabSugar)
South Park and Marc Jacobs come together for this unlikely, but awesome (and charitable!) collaboration. (The Gloss)
Do your real estate shopping with a side of gallery artwork at new apartment building The Hollywood's double duty event. (Flavorpill LA)
From quirky installations to kinky video compilations, these art events are sure to add some pizzazz to your weekend. (LA Weekly)
A Venice Beach Video With Blogger Sensation Joy The Baker
Joy Wilson, of Joy the Baker fame, recently paired up with our favorite sommelier and wine blogger, Whitney Adams, for a morning of bike rides, warm fluffy waffles, and of course, some bubbly. Gearing up for the launch of her first cookbook on February 28th (which is already blowing up Amazon pre-sales, BTW), Joy made some time to relax with Whitney, touring her around her favorite Venice Beach spots.
For their brunch for two at Joy's backyard grotto, Whitney pours some Pow Blop Wizz!, a sparkling rosé with apple-y, flavors of grapefruit and pear, and a touch of mysteriousness. But the centerpiece of this sweet lil' video is the recipe Joy tests out on her pal – Cornmeal Waffles with Fried Eggs and Salsa! Mmmmm! Right now we'd can't think of anything better than a morning of seaside rosé and waffles with this short of delicious pair.
Video: Via Vimeo
Jennifer Aniston, A Dermatologist? We Can Totally See It!
Truth: As much as we die for stars’ nitty-gritty personal deets (guilty as charged!), we have to give major props when a celeb shows verbal restraint and keeps mum. So, we are super-surprised to read the slew of quotes coming from the chronically tight-lipped, Jennifer Aniston, of late. The Wanderlust actress most recently opened up in the
March issue of InStyle
about her growing romance with hottie boyfriend Justin Theroux (swoon), misconceptions about her previous marriage, and what she’d do if she weren’t bound for the big screen.
She tells the mag that the “love triangle with her ex-husband and [the fact] that there is a feud” is media, well, just being media. Right. So, what's Jennifer Aniston's alt career choice? Um, we didn’t see this one coming, but dermatologist! It kind of makes sense provided the pretty lady’s impeccable (not to mention seemingly ageless) skin.
Photo: Via ABC News
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