Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but many of us still have plenty of holiday shopping to finish up. Since the big deals are done, it’s the perfect time for us all to support local businesses and bring home some unique gifts for our friends and family. Luckily this weekend there is the perfect opportunity for you to find artisanal gifts, as well as try out great cuisine from West Hollywood’s Aeon Botanika Cafe. The cafe, with food by Chef Fred Eric, will be hosting a holiday bazaar featuring local makers selling their own artisanal goods, handmade clothing, jewelry, skincare, and many other eco-conscious products. Chef Fred Eric will be serving some of Aeon Botanika’s signature savory dishes,
CicLAvia Meet The Hollywoods
August 10, 2019
Los Angeles is incredible with its hustle and bustle. While this is great for pumping out entertainment, often times the traffic it brings is not. Try driving around anytime between 7 to 9 in the morning and 5 to 7 in the evening. It gets crazy but you can’t beat the city so we all seem to put up with it. While Metro stations are popping up and being built to hopefully improve the traffic flow, they are doing some great events for the community in the meantime, and on August 18th you can enjoy one! CivLAvia is an event in partnership with Metro that gets the cars off the streets and people walking around exploring. CivLAvia Meet The Hollywoods
Black Friday Shopping in Los Angeles
November 21, 2018
Hard to believe, but Black Friday is already here?! Some avoid it completely, while others love it. If you’re one that doesn’t mind fighting for parking, fighting the lines, and fighting fellow shoppers, here’s a small list of Black Friday shopping venues in Los Angeles and their locations in relation to local hotels. We’ve also thrown in some great dining options: The Beverly Center is walkable from hotels like The Viceroy L’Ermitage, The SLS Beverly Hllls, and The Sofitel. It’s a huge multi-level mall that just happens to be next to another shopping area called The Beverly Connection. There’s a handful of brand new restaurants in the center, and places like Cattle & Claw, and Avec Nous are also very
The Original Farmers Market in Hollywood
July 19, 2018
For over 84 years, The Original Farmers Market in Hollywood has been a local favorite. Even their tagline is “Meet Me at Third and Fairfax.” It’s at this intersection in 1934 that local farmers were invited to sell their goods off the back of trucks. Soon after, merchants and grocers joined in, and opened permanent kiosks or stalls that acted as their restaurants and stores. Since that time, it’s remained a must-visit for neighbors, celebrities, and of course travelers to our city. Everyone has visited this corner including Frank Sinatra, President Dwight Eisenhower, Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Shirley Temple, and The Beatles. To this day, you can still see your favorite celebs. In fact, there’s a handful of tables by Bob’s
The Grove Los Angeles for the Holidays
November 13, 2017
The Grove Los Angeles for the Holidays, and a Chance to Meet Gwen Stefani ——————————– If you’re reading this, you just missed the annual massive tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display at The Grove here in Los Angeles. It doesn’t mean that the spirit of the holidays aren’t on full display for the next month and a half. Get to The Grove between now and December 24th with the kids, so they’ll have the opportunity to enter Santa’s house for a photo opportunity. Walk-ups are welcome, but lines can be pretty long. Best to book an appointment online prior to your arrival. Along with incredible shopping and dining options, one may even have the chance to meet Gwen Stefani on
Best Farmers Markets in Los Angeles
July 11, 2017
A List of the Best Farmers Markets in Los Angeles! You don’t need a Black American Express card to shop like a Los Angeles local. Beyond the glitz and glam of Rodeo Drive is some of Los Angeles’s best shopping. One of the best ways to see Los Angeles from a native’s perspective is to take a trip to one of the many farmer’s markets scattered throughout the city. Of course we have our extremely popular Farmers Market by the Grove, but L.A. also has many pop up markets all week long. These markets have the local best from all over Los Angeles. Everything from fruits, vegetables and artisan breads (perfect for a picnic on the beach after you visit), to
Chanukah Celebrations in Los Angeles at Farmers Market
December 23, 2016
Join the Chanukah celebrations in Los Angeles at Farmers Market. This popular venue sits nestled between CBS Studios (taping location for The Price is Right, The Young and the Restless, Dancing with the Stars, and many other popular shows), and the famous The Grove, with dozens of dining and shopping options. Events for Chanukah celebrations in Los Angeles at Farmers Market include: 230p-430p- Chanukah Fun in the Market Plaza with Chanukau Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Building a Giant Lego Menorah and Holiday Treats. This includes participants from the Miracle Mile Chabad and the Zimmer Children’s Museum. 430p – The Comedy Antics of Mickey O The Maccabee 5p- The Menorah Lighting Ceremony. While here, make The Original Farmer’s Market
Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016
November 22, 2016
It’s almost here! The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016 happens live on November 27th. The parade route starts at the Hollywood & Highland Complex on Hollywood Boulevard, travels east towards Hollywood and Vine, goes south, and then makes it back west along Sunset Boulevard. While the best bleacher seats have been sold out, there are TONS of free viewing spaces along these streets and boulevards. This year’s Grand Marshall is the amazing recording artist and movie star Olivia Newton John. With over 100 million albums sold, and 10 #1 hits, as well as starring in Grease with John Travolta, she is a true superstar and will surely be a crowd-pleaser. The Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016 hosts will be Erik Estrada
Booking Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Tours For Summer
June 29, 2015
We remind guests all the time to book Los Angeles and Beverly Hills tours early, and prior to getting to our city. Typically, June can be a little slower before the rush of July and August summer vacationers, but not this year. We exit June with a full calendar–it’s been pretty solid for the last 3 weeks. We’ve seen guests from India, the U.K., Australia, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, Spain, Nigeria, China, Japan, Russia, and of course the United States, taking advantage of our slightly cooler (June Gloom) temperatures. We are a smaller Los Angeles private tour company, and intend to keep it that way. We can focus on what we do best, and specialize in the details that make Glitterati
25 New Los Angeles Restaurants
March 20, 2015
Between conducting tours and trying to stay in shape, it’s impossible to hit all the new Los Angeles restaurants. As tour guides in L.A., we try to keep up on the hottest places to eat and the famous chefs behind the menu. However, quite a few places slip through the cracks, especially when they’re in the surrounding areas of Silverlake, Downtown, Koreatown, Marina Del Rey, and Pasadena. That’s why we rely on some great articles like this Zagat list from Lesley Balla to keep up on Los Angeles restaurants and current openings: Independence, Lunasia Dim Sum House, Ramen Champ, Tomato Pie Pizza Joint, Simmzy’s Burbank, 800 Degrees, Manichi Ramen, Sweeney’s Ale House, The Little Easy, Verve Coffee Roasters, Rocco’s Tavern,
