The Dive Bar & The Nightmare!

Over the weekend, Los Angeles was booming with costume parties and music festivals crowded with Angelenos dressed as ghouls, in sexy outfits or wacky put-togethers. Usually, I would have been one of the many lining up to join in all the madness but this time around I decided to take it easy and chill with friends.

The Dive Bar

A couple of friends and I went to Culver City to a little bar called The Scarlet Lady, now, I'm not really into dive bars but my friends were there and the night had that funky vibe that makes everything alright. I probably won’t go there again but I have to say it was fun!

3D Nightmare

On Sunday, I had a chance to visit the El Capitan Theatre and watch The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. The first time I saw this film in '93, I thought it was fabulous, but watching it in 3D was completely amazing! I was totally blown away!

Totally Awesome Dudes!

Over the weekend, Val and I had a chance to go to prom again! It was an 80's prom party produced by Cozmo Card which is supposed to be the first in a series of parties and all I can say is that I hope to check out the ones to come!

Located in Cooper Studios in Downtown L.A. and packed with a multitude of good looking dudes and dudettes donning their best 80's outfits, the party featured a U2 tribute band, tons of 80's beats, 2 open bars offering Tommy Bahama Rum, Blue Ice Vodka and Tiger Beer. For the none drinkers there was Fiji Water and Monster Energy drinks and VIP ticket holders had the chance to enjoy yummy grub from e3rd restaurant plus a separate bar.

We danced, had our prom pictures taken and had a ball!

Red Meats in NYC

Mojitos, Carbs & Fat

I was in New York for work again and again, I met my dear Alanna for dinner. She works in the Village and I met her there, where on the corner of Greenwich & 7th we found Bone Lick Park, a joint that serves $3 mojitos all day, not to mentioned smoked (really smoked, like on a real wood pit) bbq ribs and pulled Carolina pork. The corn bread was fairly alright and the turkey burger Alanna had looked delish but the real kudos go to the awesome service and chill atmosphere.

We walked out with a full tummy, updated on all gossip and slightly drunk! Totally awesome dudes... Pretty unhealthy too!

More Reds, Still Not Healthy, Deliciously Amazing!

I was a carnivore! On another occasion, in between shopping, I stopped at New York Burger Co, a fast food style burger joint with a real fire pit where they grill your lean ground beef right in front of you! They have toppings like Portobello Mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon, fresh mango salsa, Cabot Cheddar Cheese, all for the price of a sloppy burger elsewhere. I had a burger, a salad and a soda and enjoyed every single bite! There's no reason to go to a franchise having this around!

*Side note: I think this is a franchise... A really good one though. Yum!

Raving - Nocturnal Adventures.

I never thought I'd want to go to a rave. As much as I love music, the thought of hours and hours of the same beat didn't sound appealing to me. Nevertheless, when I found out that The Chemical Brothers would be doing a set at Nocturnal Wonderland, I knew I had to be there.

Nocturnal Wonderland is a music festival that has been taking place yearly in Los Angeles for 13 years. Concentrating on electronica, drum & base and jungle music, they had 4 stages with great headliners like Paul Van Dyk, Benny Benassi, DJ Fresh, Carl Cox and more; aside from the Chem Bros of course. More than a music fest, Nocturnal is a sensory experience. There were light shows, an abundance of color and enough good vibes to keep the party going until the morning. This year, it took place in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, surrounded by skyscrapers, taking over 6 blocks. It was scheduled for 7pm to 4am... I never thought I would make it to 4 o'clock but I did, arriving home, very happily at 6, right on time to feed my cat!