Blown Away in LALAist looked out our window this morning and saw sunshine and bright blue skies, a seemingly typical Southern California day. We considered breaking out the flip flops to celebrate this spring weather. Upon leaving a climate-controlled building for a lunch break, however, we discovered the weather had taken an... continue reading on LAist
Celebrating the Year of the Boar in ChinatownSo we tend to avoid photographing parades because a)they're always held when the sun is highest in the sky so the photos get washed out, b)dealing with crowds of people, c)composition is tricky because the people are moving so fast. Standing on that asphalt for several hours gives us... continue reading on LAist
Getting Brunch in Santa Monica (just off The 3rd Street Promenade)While I've always enjoyed shopping and strolling down the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, it's never really been on the top of my list of dining destinations. Most of the restaurants on 3rd Street are overpriced and/or serve mediocre food. Though I'm a fan of Angelato (they boast... continue reading on LAist
Finding LA's Best Eggs Benedict: The Low-End EditionSo, I've becomed obsessed with Eggs Benedict. Yes, it may be a heart attack on a plate. Or what one friend called a 'glorified Egg McMuffin' but there's something about the concept of a poached egg atop Canadian bacon and a toasted English muffin with Hollandaise sauce smothering the... continue reading on LAist
The Start of the Christmahanukwanzaa SeasonYes, we know it's not even Thanksgiving yet and it's a little difficult to feel holiday cheer in the sweltering 80-degree weather, but Christmas has already begun in the mind of retailers across Los Angeles. In our family the Christmas season always 'officially' started the day after Thanksgiving, when... continue reading on LAist
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