Artist Spotlight: Eva Montanari
Eva Montanari is a brilliant Italian illustrator as well as an author. Additionally, she has published several books. She was under lock-down in Rimini Italy, due to the Covid-19 health crisis at the time of this post. Thankfully she and her family made it through that horrible time, and all is well now. As part of our Art Talk Series on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, I interviewed the artist - see below for the direct link. Eva Montanari Rimini. by
Artist Spotlight: Robin Becker
Robin Becker is a photo, fibers, and also a mixed-media artist who utilizes all of the aforementioned media to create her one-of-a-kind artwork. “My artwork is site specific portraying places I seek out around the world. Seeing what is left of old remote California Missions, Looking at nearly vanished buildings left in the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as Remnants of structures that have aged, their pigment fading in Berlin, Florence, New York, New Orleans, Nimes, Paris,
LAArtParty Artist Spotlight: Aazam Irilian
Aazam Irilian is an Intuitive Artist and educator. She is a strong believer in the healing aspects of the arts—that engaging in the creative process promotes clarity of mind and help individuals to tap into their inner wisdom and recognize their potential. Therefore, to be able to overcome life challenges and live their dreams. “Art making has saved me from spinning down into the dark hole of depression and gave me a tool to see the beauty of life, “ says the
Artist Spotlight: Eva Montealegre
LA FIRES UPDATE: Artist Eva Montealegre lost everything in the January 2025 LA fires. Her house was burned to the ground and her dog was lost. Her husband David and her had to re-start their lives with nothing. They even had to move out of LA, as they were NOT homeowners, and much of the aid did NOT help renters. Please find it in your heart to donate to her Go Fund Me Page. I know people are always worried
Tuk Tuk Thai, West LA
Tuk Tuk Thai was founded over twenty years ago. Originally located on Pico Blvd, the restaurant moved to West LA in early 2022. If you are unfamiliar with the area, Sawtelle is a happening street filled with many Japanese restaurants. The restaurant is located on the Northern side of Sawtelle, and the first Thai restaurant to join the well known street. I had the chance to review this restaurant on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. Read a review about Tuk Tuk
Free Videos from the Sea Life Channel at Aqua Terra Studios
Aquatic artist/photographer Richard Bilow offers Free Sea Life videos. Richard created the Sea Life Channel at Aqua Terra Studios to share the beauty of the sea with you. Enjoy 100% FREE undersea music videos whenever you desire. The hypnotic healing shorts were shot and edited by Richard with original soundtracks by guitarist Rich Cohen and composer Benjamin Davis. Richard Bilow with client, Shaquille O’Neal; photo courtesy of Richard Bilow During this stressful time, enjoy the peaceful 4-13 minute
Craft Los Angeles, Century City
Craft Los Angeles in Century City is where you can enjoy Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘Whats Local Is Best’ cooking style and its ‘Make People Happy’ brand of hospitality. The award-winning architecture firm Bentel & Bentel designed the restaurant, The sleek dining room (see photo), and has an open-air feel due to its size 10,000 square foot space, while the outside patio offers a beautiful view. Craft Los Angeles Century Find out more about Craft Los Angeles on our sister site
Every Day is Christmas in Solvang, Great Food and Lodging!
Living in LA, offers a variety of fabulous weekend getaways. I recently enjoyed a two-day trip up the coast for a weekend in Solvang. It is a charming "Christmas town" all year round. Weekend in Solvang - the Restaurants My husband Rich and I enjoyed some delectable meals, and also stayed in a sweet hotel -The Mirabelle Inn. On the ground floor, a Michelin Plate awarded restaurant named First & Oak wowed our taste buds. This intimate restaurant offered semi-private
El Granjero Cantina at the Original Farmer’s Market
If you love Mexican food, head to El Granjero Cantina, L.A.’s newest most colorful Mexican restaurant located at the original Farmers Market. I reviewed this restaurant for our sister site (ETG)...the food is amazing. CLICK HERE to read review, or visit EatTravelGo.com - Stories Section, Dining/Drinking Page, Reviews Page. With its lively, bright, and inviting indoor-outdoor seating and great patio for people watching, El Granjero (pronounced gran-heh-roh) Cantina is the perfect one-stop spot to enjoy some Tacos, Dorados, Vegan Tacos,