Results tagged “bagels”

New York Bagel Co.'s name is appropriate, but also a little misleading.

Recent studies from both Dutch and Norwegian researchers are confirming that consumption of omega 3 fatty acids, which are most often found in fish and nuts, may make you smarter (or at least help you utilize what you've got): People who reported eating on average at least a third of an ounce of fish per day -- 10 grams -- outscored those who skimped on fish, regardless of factors including age, education, and heart...

I have to confess something: despite living in the NoHo Arts District, despite working on Sunset and Vine, despite writing for one of the most public-transit-friendly blogs in the city, I have remained hesitant about taking the Metro to work every morning. I mean, it makes sense: the station in NoHo is about a 10-15 minute walk away, it's a quick 10 minute trip to the Hollywood and Vine station, which drops me conveniently...

Albert Hammond Jr., guitarist for The Strokes and now solo artist, released his first solo album, Yours To Keep in March to rave reviews. LAist caught up with him and got the skinny on his girlfriend's breathing, his dad's penis and his love for bagels and lox....

Need some last minute Saturday night plans? Are you the one who would try anything, go anywhere – or maybe just wish you were? Get thee to the Evidence Room for tonight’s final performance of Ken Roht’s Route 99 Orange Star Dinner Theater. This performance has been extended a few times, but there’s no telling if it will be again. Try this on for size – everything in the performance, from the food to the costumes and props are from the 99cent Store. Yes, we’re serious. Laist was at the performance last night and with out giving too much away, let’s just say the food ranged from Spam maki rolls to cheesecake faux-oreos. Wine and other beverages are on a donation basis. The show with dinner is $30 and without is $20.

Got a crush on Jason Bentley? Wanna know what Nic Harcourt looks like? We can't promise you they'll be nearby, but we know how you can get behind the scenes at KCRW. Right now the station is is signing up volunteers online to help with their winter fund drive in January and February. Volunteering to answer phones during the fund drive is a cool (cheap) way to support the station. Chances are they'll have bagels and coffee for you. And we hear that their hold music is the best in town.

Veteran journalist and cultural chronicler Kristine McKenna has profiled, documented, and interpreted much of what and who has impacted Los Angeles over the past several decades. Her work has appeared in numerous newspapers and publications including the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, and the erstwhile great Wet magazine. The subjects of McKenna’s tête-à-têtes reads like a virtual who’s who of influential thinkers, artists, writers, musicians, and personalities of our times. Many of these interviews have been collected into two volumes: Book of Changes and Talk to Her. She is currently curating an exhibition about and writing a biography of the artist Wallace Berman.