So after a real nice lunch at Tokyo 7-7, Sam and I decided to stroll around Culver City, checking out some of the new places opening up. On Culver there two joints coming in the mid to end of July. The first one is called Gyenari - a Korean restaurant and lounge that looks amazing. Decor was gorgeous. The owner was kind enough to let us take some pics. They're going to be a BBQ place - so bust out the febreeze and tie back that hair (you Koreans know… Continue
Added by alice on June 28, 2008 at 10:30pm —
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So after spending way too much on lunch the other day, I wanted to find something cheap and delicious in LA (you know, ease the guilt). After Yelping around, we found some awesome reviews on this hole-in-the-wall cafe called Tokyo 7-7. Two words really brought us to this little find...portuguese sausage. Oh… Continue
Easily one of the most expensive lunches, I have had - I am trying to justify this by thinking of it more as an "experience" than a meal. Tucked away on Melrose Place, next to the new Monique Lhuillier, Bastide closed down for a while and re-opened in September. I'd never been before but I was willing to try this place out for a few reasons:
1. Needed to find a restaurant in West Hollywood for a lunch meeting
2. Wanted to give French… Continue
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La Paella is exquisite because they keep it simple, but excel in the essentials: the food, service, and the authentic Spanish feel. To start, I would recommend a glass of Sangria which is accompanied by complimentary bread, smooth garlic butter, and ground up olives. Next, decide which of the 31 hot or cold tapas to try as an appetizer. And then there's the paella. The paella is visually aesthetic with so many different colors and ingredients, but it… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 28, 2008 at 7:00pm —
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You have a lot of choices out there with social network sites. So first, I want to thank everyone in here for trusting in me, my brother or a friend, for joining the site without even seeing it.
I had lunch with my friend, Todd, a few weeks ago and we talked about social media. Never has there been a time like now, when information and ideas are being exchanged, in a blink of an eye. For some, that's scary - it's an unknown. But, for… Continue
Even with high expectations, "Wanted" kept me at the edge of my seat. Great casting, amazing action sequences, a witty script, and stunning visual effects, make this a must-see movie this summer. Next stop: WALL-E!!
Added by Eugene on June 28, 2008 at 10:00am —
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This summer if there is one fashion trend that's probably going to whip through most of our closets...it'll probably be ombre long dresses. My sister, Grace, is the ultimate fashionista - I'm lucky enough to be able to "shop" in her closet - we've even devised our own "Netflix" where I can borrow a dress and bring it back in a week to change it out again for something else. Thank God for older sisters! :)
With the Olympics steadily approaching, I'm starting to get Olympic fever! Based out of Milan, Italy, this video was made by the advertising agency: 1861… Continue
Bill Gates, at the age of 52, is retiring today. He will still be devoting about 20% of his time working on Microsoft issues, but will devote most of his time to philanthropic endeavors.
Say what you will about Bill - he really has changed the way we all work in this world.
Worth about $58 billion, he's pledging $45 billion of that to his foundation.
Fortune magazine has two very good articles on Bill:… Continue
A unique bookstore in Sao Paolo Brazil - Livraria da Vila. The front of Livraria da Vila in the Jardins neighborhood serves as both sign and advertisement for its books. Entry is through pivoting bookshelves encased in glass.
An elliptical cutout links the ground floor with… Continue
Last night, our good friend Vic, invited us to a Palm Centro & Verizon Wireless Launch Party at Elevate, the club in downtown LA. I've wanted to check out Elevate for a while now so I jumped at the chance to attend. Eugene, my brother, has gone there a few times and been really impressed with the place and I couldn't pass up checking out how Palm & Verizon threw a… Continue
Winston's is a small, low-key bar that isn't overly impressive but definitely has a lot of class. Used as a venue for the show Entourage, Winston's is so hard to spot from the street that it's almost like this place is a secret. Inside, the decor shoots for the classic 1920's American vibe and consists of black leather benches, ornate oil paintings, lots of small mirrors, and a small vintage crystal chandelier at the center of the bar. The bar can… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 27, 2008 at 5:00am —
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The 50 mpg Tata Nano, aka the people's car, is a proposed car introduced by India's Tata Motors at the 9th annual Auto Expo on January 10, 2008 in New Delhi, India. With a $3000 price-tag, this snap- together car could be just what Indians need and can actually afford, (the middle class household income in India starts at $6000.) But when millions of these tiny little cars hit the streets, it could paralyze the… Continue
This looks very cool and I can't wait to check it out in August when I am back in NYC. I happen to love waterfalls and fountains.
Link to the site (seems to be a little slow, very flash HEAVY):
http://www.nycwaterfalls.org (copy and paste—for some reason my links aren't showing up)
25 year old Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) lives an unassuming life and works in a boring cubicle. That all changes when Fox (Angelina Jolie) appears in his life and recruits Wes into a secret society. With Sloan (Morgan Freeman) giving him advice and counsel, Wes learns about the power he obtains and wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance.
From the company that brought us branded, hip boutique hotels, Starwood (parent of the W), created Aloft, what VP Brian McGuinness calls the W experience for the masses. Priced to compete against mid-level hotel chains such as the Hilton Garden Inn, a stay at the Aloft will set you back about $165.
What makes this hotel chain unique is their… Continue
Like a lot of people, I wonder what kind of mark I will leave on this earth. Syd Mead, often cited as a "visual futurist" or "conceptual designer" probably doesn't have to worry about that. He's worked on movies like Blade Runner, Aliens and Tron - creating amazing and at the same time crazy worlds for all of us to enjoy.…
If anyone country is going to have a shape-shifting skyscraper, it's going to be Dubai. Apartments will range from $4 to $40 million dollars. The 80 story, Dynamic Tower, will have each floor capable of rotating independently, powered by wind turbines.
Designed by visionary Italian architect Dr. David Fisher, the Dynamic Tower is the first building in… Continue
Added by alice on June 25, 2008 at 7:11pm —
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Obscura Digital is just one of those companies that makes you excited about all the cool things they're doing with technology. One of them is show us the inside of a Saturn.
Even better - in one one of the coolest demonstrations, CEO Patrick Connolly shows us how Obscura Digital is going to change the way we view and work with multitouch technology. See video in Video… Continue
A Korean restaurant that will compete with Wharo: Gyenari, Culver City
Metropolis Restaurants - La Paella: Mid-City West, LA
The New York City Waterfalls: June 26 - October 13, 2008
