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  • Bergman Style Lounge Sizzles Again for the 69th Emmy Awards

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 28, 2017

    The 69th annual EMMY awards were held this year on September 18, 2017 at the Microsoft theatre in DTLA and were enjoyed by all. It's tinsletown's favorite time of the year and undoubtedly one of the most exciting things to look forward to are the gifting events. Once again the Bergman's Style Lounge and party was the premiere EMMY gifting event hosted at the wonderful Weho based French restaurant FIG AND OLIVE. As every year, nominees, presenters and music celebrities were pre...

  • "How Many Steps Does It Take To Overcome Addiction?" Ask Evo Health & Wellness

    September Dawn Bottoms, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 16, 2017

    A new addiction treatment clinic has opened its doors in Venice, Calif. EVO Health and Wellness offers a program that differs from the usual Alcoholics Anonymous or 12 Step programs, in that it doesn't focus on addiction, but the trauma believed to have caused it. Koorosh Rassekh, CEO and Founder of EVO Health and Wellness, believes that he can see humans through the impact of trauma and in order to manage addiction, there is a great need to manage and understand the trauma...

  • Even when we know it's unhealthy, Why do we struggle with letting go?

    Todd Savvas|Updated Sep 16, 2017

    It doesn't seem to matter if we can see it's unhealthy for us – be it a toxic relationship or an unresolved dispute. It still feels all too complicated releasing those things we feel emotionally connected with. What's pulling at you right now? It could be a relationship, a long held grudge, or perhaps it's some kind of dream or aspiration that has turned into a nightmare. For many of you parents out there, it could be struggling with your kids going off to college. For o...

  • Renowned Spiritual Healer Todd Savvas Explains Mercury Retrograde

    Todd Savvas, www.ToddSavvas.com|Updated Sep 16, 2017

    Mercury will be in retrograde August 12 – Sept 5, 2017. But we give an extra 5-7 days either side for its energy to return to normal. But what does his mean exactly? Let me break it down for you. Mercury Retrograde is one of those 'New-Age' terms (but not really) thrown around by adults, Astrologers and everyone in-between. It probably graces your Twitter feed non-stop 3-4 times a year and I'm sure by people who don't truly understand it, beyond blaming poor little old Mercury...

  • American Legion, Santa Monica Elks Seek Donations of Water, Clothes and Food For Texas

    Kathryn Boole|Updated Sep 12, 2017

    SANTA MONICA (SEPT. 2, 2017)-The American Legion has partnered with the Santa Monica and Los Angeles communities to provide relief to those Texas families most impacted by hurricane Harvey. American Legion Post Palisades 283, Santa Monica 123, Venice 177, the Santa Monica College Student Veterans Association and Santa Monica Elks Lodge 906 is gathering items to be delivered by truck in just a few weeks. Donations dates will be September 2-15, 2017, for delivery September...

  • An Emerald Oasis - The M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas

    Kat Thomas, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Sep 12, 2017

    A few weeks ago Edible Skinny was lucky enough to spend a night at the delightful emerald oasis that is the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas. Now I will confess, I had driven by the M Resort for over a year on our multiple sojourns between Sin City and the City of Angeles, never stopping to consider it at all. So when I walked into this shelter for Vegas Locals and those not interested in the craziness of the strip, I was stunned by its elegance. Infused with originality, qual...

  • The Full Moon and You: A Spiritual Teacher's Lunar Perspective

    Todd Savvas|Updated Sep 12, 2017

    Did you look at up the night sky on the 6th and think – wow, that's big. Is it a full moon? If you did, you'd be correct. Not only was it a full moon, it was also a full moon in the sign of the emotional and creative dreamer, Pisces. So, what does that even mean? And what does it really mean for your life? In Astrology the moon rules your emotional world. This means it governs how you process emotions – both internal and external. In mysticism, the moon is the symbol for the g...

  • Glamifornia Style Lounge.. Malibu's Best Beauty Stop Shop

    Sheryl Aronson|Updated Sep 12, 2017

    At Glamifornia Style Lounge on Coast Highway in Malibu, the customer will find quality and artistic work in hair, makeup, fashion, art, and wellness. This unique business brings a network of creative artists and experts together to make one feel and look good. Terah Tidy, Owner of Glamifornia commented, "Glamifornia began a couple of years ago when I saw the movement that everyone was loving California Glamour. Glamifornia is a juxtaposition of art, beauty, fashion, and wellne...

  • Hello Autumn: Must Have Items for Flinging Into Fall

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Sep 10, 2017

    Hello Autumn!!! Here at Edible Skinny we're ready for the Fall Festivities to start! Hello to Kids Back in School, Football Mums, and Starbucks adding Pumpkin to everything on their menu! So with that in mind we've created a list of "Must Have Items for Flinging into Fall"! Below are some recommendations to make you September, October, and November Fall Fantastic! Must Have For Flawless Harvest Makeup - MODA Prismatic Makeup Brushes We all want that flawless skin that looks...

  • The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival Weekend delivers once again

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 31, 2017

    Sunday 28th August 2017, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica AirportOver the past 4 days, the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival has taken flight with overwhelming success taking place over 2 different locations, Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Spanning over 4 days, Angelinos were treat to a scrumptious food and wine fiesta this year. This remarkable event offers the opportunity for guests to go on a food strolling adventure and have access to book signing and photo sessions wi...

  • Something Tells Me It's All Happening At The San Diego Zoo

    Sabine Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 30, 2017

    Watch a mother langur nurse her tiny baby while battling the half-fatal advances of her teenagers. See a dog lounging with her best friend who happens to be a cheetah. Soar above the treetops in a basket that conveys you across the entire campus and sets you down safely by a store where you can buy useful fanny-packs. All of these things and more can be accomplished at the San Diego Zoo (http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/). This attraction is one of a whole slew of museums, gardens,...

  • Taste of LA ("The Taste") Set for Labor Day Weekend at Paramount

    Mona Day, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 25, 2017

    The Los Angeles Times' annual food and and wine festival the Taste will take place at Paramount Studios September over the Labor Day weekend Sept. 1-3. Celebrating the flavors of the world Southern California style, the event will turn Paramount Pictures Studios into an epicurean pop-up and block party. Many Santa Monica chefs and familiar farmers market vendors will be participating. The festival will be organized around five main events hosted by The Times' Food staff and...

  • Skin of Honey, Stroke of Passion

    Christine Peake, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 24, 2017

    West Hollywood, August 22nd, 2017, Odalys Nanin has once again put her brilliant writing, directorial and acting skills into the much anticipated Macha Theatre production, Frida - Stroke Of Passion. Previews are to be held on Sep 9th with the play commencing through to Oct 1st. (A special red carpet gala is to be held on Sep 15th.) The plays focuses on the hidden bi-sexual affairs between Frida Kahlo and her long list of famous female lovers. They include Mariachi singer...

  • Getting Away From it All Loews Coronado Bay Resort San Diego, California

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Aug 13, 2017

    San Diego is a critical distance from Los Angeles: just far enough away from to feel as though you've escaped the rat race. Coronado Island, across the bay from San Diego via a high, arched bridge, takes you another step further from your harried life. The Loews Coronado Bay Resort, five miles down a narrow strip of sand from Coronado Island, takes you as far as you can go without getting on a boat. Obligations and worries drift away with the sea breeze as you open your car...

  • The FasciaBlaster: the Cellulite Magic Wand (and All Your Other Aliments)

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Aug 11, 2017

    Dimples, dents, divots, lines, ripples, lumps, bumps, saddlebags, sagging skin, any which way you label it, it's the one thing that no women wants to be caught dead wearing: Cellulite (with a Capital C). But according to Ashley Black, self-described Fasciology guru and best-selling author of The Cellulite Myth: It's Not Fat, It's Fascia, the ban of women's existence, Cellulite, doesn't really exist at all. "Fat is not what's making everyone dimply and dented," states Black in...

  • Annual PALpalooza provides a back-to-school treat for kids

    Cameron Andrews, Pier Communications|Updated Aug 8, 2017

    8/7/17: Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier hosted the 13th Annual PALpalooza on Tuesday, July 25 from 5-9 p.m. The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) and more than 18 California Police Activities League (CAL-PAL) chapters, from Santa Barbara to Victorville, received a free, fun-filled back-to-school treat. PALpalooza had its largest attendance with more than 900 kids enjoying Pacific Park's exciting rides, midway games and a food selection from the Park's...

  • World Famous Chef Claudio Marchesan Returns To Santa Monica With His Latest Masterpiece Osteria Bigoli

    Christine Peake|Updated Aug 8, 2017

    Santa Monica's Montana Avenue is known for it's five star cuisine but Osteria Bigoli just took it to another level. World famous chef Claudio Marchesan and his longtime manager and loyal 20 year business partner Mark Arreola have opened their new venture at 714 Montana Ave. The culinary famed duo had Hollywood's attention when they helmed the Celebrity and foodie favorite Pane e Vino for over 15 years. This dynamic duo prides themselves on dishes such as Denis Leary favorite...

  • Is My Ex-Wife Entitled to half of my Social Security benefit when I collect at age 62?

    Russell Gloor, Dear Rusty|Updated Aug 2, 2017

    Dear Rusty: Two years ago, after 34 years of marriage, my wife divorced me. She was a full time homemaker most of those years. Is she entitled to half of my Social Security benefit when I collect at age 62? She currently gets half my pension from work, and having her also take half of my Social Security benefit would kill me financially. Signed: Going Broke Dear Broke: Yes, because you were married for more than 10 years, when she becomes 62 your ex-wife will be entitled to...

  • Ayara Thai Cuisine to Open Pop-Up Shop During Renovations 

    Vildana Hajric, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 27, 2017

    Westchester-based Ayara Thai Cuisine has long been a staple in Los Angeles, providing delicious and authentic Thai food to locals and weary travelers landing in nearby LAX. After many years in operation, Ayara is undergoing a renovation and expansion this month, doubling the size of its kitchen and increasing its seating capacity. During the renovation, the proprietors of the restaurant – the Asapahu family – have opened up a pop-up shop called Ayara Lūk, aimed at sati...

  • Astro Doughnuts: Southern Fried Hip Hop Style in Doughnut Form

    Kat Thomas, Edible Skinny|Updated Jul 14, 2017

    A week ago Edible Skinny was lucky enough to check out Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken while in hubbub of DTLA and they are Super (with a capital letter S) Fab (with a capital letter F)! Now Stop! I know that every Angeleno rolls their eyes at the idea of another sweet shop in LA; I mean, once Sprinkles premiered its Cupcake ATM we thought everything had been done... But Astro does some Darn Fine missing hole sweetmeats! And the originally from DC Astro, which opened its LA...

  • Wife Wonders Whether to Collect Social Security at 66 or 70 years of age.

    Russell Gloor|Updated Jul 14, 2017

    Dear Rusty: My wife is now 66 and not collecting Social Security. She wants to wait until age 70 to collect the larger benefit. However, I know that she could collect now and her payments will grow if she continues to work until age 70 because she had some years in her lifetime with zero earnings. My question is what will be the difference in benefits at age 70 if she waits to collect, or she collects now at age 66 and continues to contribute to S.S.? Signed: Working Wife's...

  • On a cloudy Friday night, #Gargantua feels cozy, warm, and relaxing

    Vildana Hajric, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 10, 2017

    Esteemed Chef Nick Barainca, formerly of Liaison in Los Angeles, opened up a pop up shop inside The OP Cafe last month, operating his own dinner series called g a r g a n t u a. While The OP Cafe currently serves breakfast and lunch, Chef Barainca and his team will be taking over the kitchen every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, dishing out five-course meals that run $47 per person. The food served at g a r g a n t u a will be procured locally and from farms no farther...

  • Unicorn Food Trend Featured On Menu of Santa Monica's Chomp Eatery 

    Vildana Hajric, Observer Staff Writer|Updated Jul 10, 2017

    A magical new food trend has taken over menus across the country and has become nearly ubiquitous on foodies' social media feeds. That trend – unicorn or rainbow food – started last year and hasn't lost its sizzle yet. Even Starbucks – albeit for a short period of time – recently sold "unicorn Frappuccinos," which were made with mango syrup and layered with a "pleasantly sour blue drizzle." The trend was unintentionally started by Adeline Waugh, a Miami food stylist, content c...

  • Southern California Surge in Opioid-Related Diagnoses 31,897% over Ten Years

    Zane|Updated Jul 10, 2017

    In rural areas around the country, in the period 2007 to 2016, private insurance claim lines with opioid abuse and dependence diagnoses were found in every age group from 13-18 years to over 80 years, and in urban areas, in every age group from 13-18 years to 71-80 years. Those findings were based on data from FAIR Health, a national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information. As detailed in the...

  • Save The Date: Starting August 7 You Can Get Married At Taco Bell

    Zane|Updated Jul 10, 2017

    In the most craveable matrimonial experience to ever hit Las Vegas, Taco Bell has unveiled that beginning August 7, fans everywhere can tie the knot Taco Bell-style at the brand's flagship Las Vegas Cantina restaurant. Yesterday, June 25, 2017, Taco Bell hosted its inaugural wedding for the winners of the previously announced Love and Tacos Contest, in which couples across America entered to win an all-expense paid trip to wed at the Las Vegas Cantina. Following more than 150...

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