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Urs Fischer in Los Angeles

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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting MOCA’s Urs Fischer exhibit. I went not knowing what to expect at all, and I left completely amazed and inspired. Urs Fischer is so talented and his vision for this exhibit was downright impressive. I’ve seen my fair share of installations, and I have not seen anything quite like this one. There was food at every corner, and whether it was a house made entirely of bread (which also smelled delicious), a random egg splattered on the ground, or a block covered in the angles of a soy sauce bottle (among many other random food and non-food items), each piece of art was distinct and creatively displayed. The most amazing part of the entire exhibit was the falling raindrops next to the bread house. I love the rain, and I just wanted to stand under the hanging big blue drops for as long as I could. The Urs Fischer exhibit runs until August 19, 2013, so if you’re ever in downtown L.A. and have 30 minutes to spare, this will be one of the best decisions of your day.

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Around Town: Fonuts, Los Angeles

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If you like donuts, cupcakes, or cake, you will love Fonuts, a Los Angeles-based bakery that sells doughnuts that are baked and/or steamed, never fried. Even though these desserts are ‘doughnuts,’ they taste just like cupcakes (with holes in the middle). Regardless of how they are made, they are delicious. There are unique flavors, such as Maple Bacon, Cheddar, Rosemary Olive Oil, and Strawberry Buttermilk, among many, many more. These fonuts are the perfect way to top off a late brunch downtown. It can be tough to choose which fonut to buy, so try the mini fonuts for $7 and you’ll get to try a little bit of all everything.

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by Lauren on April 17, 2013  •  Permalink
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This was a great food week. From discovering new restaurants to munching on sweet treats, I love a week that involves trying new food. While I spent a lot of time eating, I haven’t had the time to catch up on my T.V. shows or any movies, so I’m hoping this weekend will involve some down time to veg out on the couch. Until that breather, let’s wrap up the week with a recap…

* Obsessed with the design on these chocolate wrappers.

Compartes Chocolate wrappers

* Tried Drew Barrymore’s wine for the first time.

Barrymore Wine

* Loved these mini fonuts – post coming next week!

Mini Fonuts

* Hiking on a cloudy morning.

Cloudy Morning on Runyon

* SNL skits about food.

* Which candy bar is your favorite?

I hope you have a great weekend!

{Photos by Lauren}

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by Lauren on April 12, 2013  •  Permalink
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In the Spotlight: Drew Barrymore

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When I think of romantic comedies, I think of Drew Barrymore. She is the Queen of RomComs! Therefore, she is perfect to spotlight in February, where every night is romcom night. Or maybe that’s just me. Also, her birthday is this Friday (February 22). The February spotlight suits her.

I’ve always been a Drew Barrymore fan because she is not afraid to be herself and she is hilarious. She can really deliver the emotion in each and every film she stars in. My absolute favorites include Never Been Kissed (1999), Charlie’s Angels (2003), Fever Pitch (2005), and Going the Distance (2010). If Drew is in a film, you can bet I’ll see it with enthusiasm.

Recently, she came out with her own affordable makeup line at Walmart called Flower. An inspiring entrepreneur, actress, and woman, Drew Barrymore will always be a favorite. What are your favorite Drew Barrymore films?

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by Lauren on February 18, 2013  •  Permalink
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We are well into February and can start crossing events off of the list: Superbowl. This weekend is Chinese New Year and I can’t wait to eat some greasy Chinese food! For now, wrapping up the week with a recap…

* I went on a gorgeous hike last weekend! The Hollywood Sign was visible every step of the way and the view of Los Angeles was breathtaking (photo above).

* Really sweet Valentine’s Day card.

* These animal doughnuts are adorable.

* New York Times crossword mug - a delightful breakfast companion.

* I’ve started re-watching all of Woody Allen’s films. Sometimes I just need his humor in my life.

* Dined at Square One and re-fell in love with the french toast.

* Who else is looking forward to watching Side Effects, which was released today? 

* Interesting article about Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln.

Have a productive weekend!

{Photo by Lauren}

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by Lauren on February 8, 2013  •  Permalink
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Around Town: Cliff’s Edge, Los Angeles

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Cliff’s Edge Restaurant in Silver Lake is the epitome of adorable. With a tree-house style seating arrangement (there are different levels of tables that are surrounded by trees), colorful pillows that stand out against the natural background, and dinner by candlelight (when you go in the evening), Cliff’s Edge is, again, simply adorable. It was difficult to decide between the appetizer and entrée offerings since everything looked delicious, but you probably can’t go wrong with anything you order.

With Valentine’s Day next week, Cliff’s Edge is a romantic and charming restaurant for date night or for a friends night out. They are even offering a Valentine’s Day menu, so make your reservations now!

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by Lauren on February 6, 2013  •  Permalink
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Happy February! February is the month of footballs, purple and green beads, red and pink hearts, birthday cakes, and the celebration of a new year (Chinese New Year!). There are many great things to look forward to this month, and each event is so different that the days will fly by. Bring it on, February, we’re ready for all that you have to offer.

In the meantime, wrapping up the week with a recap…

* After reading The Night Circus, I am loving all things circus-related, including these Vintage Circus Napkins.

* Prepare for the Super Bowl this weekend with some New Orleans-inspired snacks!

* I love this golden banana bowl.

* For when you 1) don’t have time to make a whole back of chocolate chip cookies and 2) only want a quick snack and 3) are feeling selfish and don’t want to share.

* If you are in New York City or Los Angeles, go see Girls Against Boys! It’s a limited release, for now.

* I am having a crepe moment (photo above).

* Such a great article re: the Oscars. I can’t wait to see Seth MacFarlane’s opening monologue…

* The Anne Hathaway parody of ‘I Dreamed a Dream.’

* Oh, high school…these celebrities’ high school yearbook photos are hilarious.

* Cute Valentine’s Day DIY.

Have a great (Super Bowl) weekend!

{Photo by Lauren}

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Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween! Wrapping up the week with a recap…

·  One of my friends introduced this video to me and I can’t stop watching it.

· These panda bear onigiri are too cute!

· ‘Tis the season for pumpkin bagels [top photo].

· This week’s movies: Rain Man, Mystery Train, Taxi Driver, Witness, and 10 Things I Hate About You (which gets funnier every time).

· Restaurant I can’t wait to try: The Fat Cow.

· Movie I can’t wait to see: Wreck-It Ralph (out today!)

Have an incredible weekend!

{Photo by Lauren}

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Happy Friday! Wrapping up the week with a recap…

· Complimentary candy corn – happy signs that Halloween is approaching [1st photo].

· This is such a cute idea for decorating your door – a great use of small pumpkins for a pop of color!

· The Beverly Hills Brownie Company definitely made me smile with their classic chocolate brownie ice cream sandwich [2nd photo].

· Up next on the movies-to-see list: Argo and a bunch of classics that I’ve sadly neglected.

· Whenever iced green tea is this green, I get a little concerned – regardless, it was still refreshing [3rd photo].

· Still trying to figure out what to be for Halloween – what/who are you dressing up as?

Have a productive weekend!

{photos by Lauren}

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Happy Friday! Wrapping up the week with a recap…

· Finally went to the Sprinkles ATM and it was worth every bite. Next time, I want to try Sprinkles Ice Cream [pic above].

· Can’t wait to see Pitch Perfect this weekend – it actually looks pretty good. Looper is also on the top of my list.

· I have been getting really into The Voice – this is my first season watching it! Does anyone else like it?

· Made an impromptu trip to L.A. last weekend and dined at Mozza – always a great choice.

· I could eat breakfast for every single meal. These look so good.

Have a lovely weekend!

{photos by Lauren}

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