As I walked into the Medusa Lounge I immediately felt like I walked into a classy goth lounge; the place was decked out with arched stone, small black chandeliers, stained glass and intricate wood carvings. Much of Medusa's decor, such as iron gates and a huge crystal chandelier, was collected from movie sets over the years. After dinner hours, Medusa continues to serve cocktails to the hip late-night lounge crowd. Cocktails are $8 and parking can be… Continue
Hailing from the Windy City, Pose started to graffiti in 1992. Although he tried to quit in 2003, he was unsuccessful and has continued to graffiti both nationally and internationally. About four years ago, Pose helped found a creative agency called Supervision and has continued to design original artwork campaigns for just about every corporation and ad agency. Here's some of his street graffiti.
Bar Lubitsch (pronounced lou-bitch) is a Russian styled vodka bar located in Weho. Inside, red walls are decked out with old school Russian propaganda, antique mirrors, and little red lamps which make it feel like you're really in Moscow. There is are three areas to hang out: an outside patio for smokers, a bar area room, and a dance floor/lounge in the back. I really liked the place because it really had its own unique character and… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 21, 2008 at 3:30pm —
No Comments
So Sam and I set out for Hollywood & Highland today to check out a few key sights, one of them being The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Roosevelt Hotel is pretty gosh darn old, having first been built 1927 but it was remodeled in 2005 by designer Dodd Mitchell making it a hot spot now for young celebs. Here's a quick history of the place on… Continue
Have a special occasion coming up or just looking to surprise your special someone with an unforgettable Sunday brunch? Hotel Bel-Air is the perfect place to go! Not too commercialized or trendy, Bel-Air does well to preserve its eloquence and serenity; the gardens within the hotel only add to its tranquility.
Not a buffet type of brunch, Hotel Bel-Air offers a three course meal with lots of choices. Their attention to detail is evident not… Continue
The Vista is an ancient Egyptian designed theatre that was built back in the 1920's but was recently renovated and now has a huge screen and new digital surround sound system. The theatre holds multiple functions: audiences have the privilege to watch newly released movies, indie films, and live concerts. The reason that this venue is so awesome is the quality of sound, spacious legroom, plush seats, and the classic vintage ambiance. I watched a show… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 20, 2008 at 11:30am —
No Comments
Yesterday, we got our wedding pictures from our wonderful photographer, Jessica Claire, and I wanted to share just a few of them. This really was the best day of my life - a friend once told me that only at your wedding and your funeral will you have all of your loved ones in one place. It was truly magical.
This is one of the pics we got from our surprise wedding… Continue
So we've all seen the major construction going on Vegas and maybe you even saw the small scale model of CityCenter at Bellagio. But..what are the facts?
Here we go:
A joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Dubai World, CityCenter is an unprecedented architectural paradigm for the ideal modern city that has the potential to redefine contemporary urban design throughout the world. The more than $8 billion mixed-use development,… Continue
Virgin Mobile USA (above) designed by Gensler. Gensler is the company that is bringing Lost Wages (Las Vegas) the MGM Mirage City Center. (That deserves a new post.) Click on the Gensler hyperlink to see a slew of amazing projects.
Whether it be at your work or at a store, companies are starting to realize more and more that people will not only like you more but… Continue
Added by alice on June 19, 2008 at 11:30pm —
No Comments
The reason that Elevate stands out from the rest is the 360 degree view of Downtown LA. The penthouse that lies on the 21st floor is classy, upscale, and the perfect venue to catch up with friends or meet new people. There is a dance floor to get your groove on, with music ranging from hip hop to 80's pop.
I would recommend going on a Thursday because it'll be less hectic. $12 for a cocktail, $8 for a beer and valet parking is $7. Depending… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 19, 2008 at 6:30pm —
No Comments
All summer long the W Hotel will be screening movies every Sunday at sunset in The Backyard restaurant featuring films from Twentieth Century Fox and MGM Home Entertainment. Guests can sip on summer cocktails on chaise lounges, and cuddle in a lovely cabana while wrapped up in a W blanket. The W will also be offering delectable dishes from their fresh new SHOW Movie menu, allowing guests to unwind under the stars while watching their favorite movies… Continue
Added by alice on June 19, 2008 at 10:30am —
No Comments
EXPIRED
This one may be the wild-card for the weekend. Expired is the story of a girl named Claire whose life is consumed by taking care of her stroke-afflicted mother. As a meter maid, she unexpectedly meets another parking officer named Jay, and their awkward attraction creates a funny yet compelling story. The Sundance Film Festival raved, "We love cinema that makes us laugh, cry, or… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 19, 2008 at 10:00am —
No Comments
I can't believe this could seriously be real... who is THAT lonely????
found this on geekologie.com
E.M.A. (Eternal Maiden Actualization, seriously?) is a 15-inch Japanese robot developed by SEGA to keep lonely men company and help combat loneliness and depression. She'll cost about $175 and hits the streets (like a hooker!) in September.
Using her infrared sensors and battery power, the diminutive damsel named "EMA" puckers up for nearby human… Continue
Added by Kara on June 18, 2008 at 3:40pm —
1 Comment
California grunion are small silvery fish about 5 to 6 inches long found only along the coast of southern California and northern Baja California. Grunion are famous for their very unusual mating ritual. At very high tides the females come up on sandy beaches and dig their tails into the sand to lay their eggs. A male then wraps himself around the female to deposit his sperm. For the next ten days the grunion eggs remain hidden in the sand, but at the next set of high… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 18, 2008 at 2:30pm —
No Comments
Egypt is one of the most fascinating civilizations, in large part because of the great mummies that have been discovered there in modern times.
Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs takes you back thousands of years to the wonders of ancient Egypt, a real-life Indiana Jones adventure complete with thieves and hidden treasure, and a modern day scientific journey to extract clues about our past. The film covers topics of grand proportions,… Continue
Added by Eugene on June 18, 2008 at 12:00pm —
No Comments
Ready for a fully interactive dining experience? Welcome to uWink.
What is it?:
uWink is a restaurant where guests order all of their food (classic American comfort food) and drink via touch screen terminals on each table and where they can use those terminals to play digital games while they wait for their food to be delivered. It opened its doors to a brand new… Continue
My friend Anne sent this to me today. I started watching and then just could not look away. Even got a few laughs out of this. Thanks, Anne! (and for the record, I still use… Continue
Amazon.com
Eugene brought this back from Seattle's Pikes Place...this was one of the tastings on the Savor Seattle Food Tour.
I don't get paid for showcasing products on this site...so believe me when I say this is seriously the best tea I have ever had.
It's this cinnamon-orange spice tea that is truly… Continue
Urban HotSpot - Medusa Lounge: Westlake, Silver Lake
Hooray for Hollywood! - Burgers at the Roosevelt Hotel's 25 Degrees
