The Long Beach Jazz Festival (August 9th - 11th) @ Rainbow Lagoon Park

Long Beach, CA – Rainbow Lagoon Park will be playing host to this years 26^th annual Long Beach Jazz Festival where such stellar entertainers as The Whispers, The O’Jays, Gladys Knight, Eric Benet, Howard Hewett, Kim Waters, Stanley Clarke, Euge Groove and many more will be taking the stage to perform so many classics that we cant even count em all. But more importantly, we The Supreme Plate will be on hand serving up our delicious Original Po’ Boys, Deep Fried Cheesecakes and more for all that attend. We hope to see you in the house, eating and drinking until you literally pass out.Don't let the old school acts fool you, this is one event you won't want to miss out on...

For more info check: www.LongBeachJazzFestival.com

On The Move: Slaters 50/50

Slaters 50/50 is one of the places we will be giving you a thorough update on and very soon. Our resident fat man in the streets #Fatnando has deemed this place as currently holding the Holy Grail of Hamburgers. In his own words he stated that “the Slaters 50/50 peanut Butter & Jellousy is a burger that features a 1/3 lb patty consisting of Sterling Silver Ground Beef, topped with Thick Cut Bacon, Creamy Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on a Honey Wheat Bun. Separating real adventurous foodies from the faint of heart, this burger had me in full attack mode, resulting in a full term food baby, complete satisfaction and a newfound respect for the homie Kory who put me up on game about this amazing burger.”

Look for more to come in the next week or two as we head back out on the road for more good grub worthy or gracing our pages. 

For more info check out: www.Slaters5050.com

Build & Destroy Brand, Serious Clothing from Southern California

In an era where the majority of new clothing lines being released are looking to get rich by stealing an established brands logo and making it “their own”, Build & Destroy Brand stands out, merely because they display a bit of simplistic originality.

Making comfortable & stylish garments such as crewneck sweaters, shirts, hoodies, hats and more, this lifestyle driven brand is poised to be a surefire hit in the streets. Coming straight out of California, the brand embraces the MMA lifestyle and looks to be a solid competitor with brands such as Crooks & Castles and Diamond Supply (without looking like a bunch of punk hipsters who need a serious talking too or slap upside the head.)

Check out their look-book and support a brand that believes in building something from nothing, not biting to get ahead.

www.BuildAndDestroyBrand.com

Nothing Compares to Pizza & Cocktails at Sotto Restaurant in Los Angeles

Starting in July, Sotto launches happy hour specials throughout the summer with exclusive pizza-and-cocktail pairings for $19. Tuesdays through Fridays, from 5:30-7:30, those in need of after-work refreshments may now pair any of the signature Neapolitan pizzas by chefs Steve Samson and Zach Pollack with select libations crafted by Beverage Director Julian Cox. 

Pizza selections include customer favorites Guanciale (house-cured pork cheek, ricotta, scallions, and fennel pollen); Salsiccia e friarielli (sausage, rapini, mozzarella, and chilies); and Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil)—all made in-house and cooked in a handbuilt Neapolitan pizza oven.

Cocktails include amaro-based drinks such as the Amaro Daquiri and Use Your Illusion, along with other signature drinks produced by Julian and the Sotto bar team. And lets all be honest, how can anyone fight having a classic Libation, over some incredibly rustic, fresh made pizza in a spot that oozes Old World class & charm? Mix that with the beautiful weather Southern California offers on the regular and you have the perfect place to set off your evening, just about every day.

The specials are available throughout the months of July and August, from Tuesday-Friday, 5:30-7:30pm, exclusively at the bar.

For more information Check Out: www.SottoRestaurant.com

9575 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

(Closed Mondays)

Once You Visit Newport Beach, You May Never Want To Leave

This post brought to you by Newport Beach.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Sunny Southern California, a place people dream of visiting, starting a family and retiring too. The facts must be faced that California is without a doubt the greatest place on Earth. Ok maybe we are taking a bit far with that statement, but we can all agree more people flock to the coasts of California every year than they do most every other state in America, combined. The beaches, the weather, the food, the celebrities and of course the amount of amazing attractions all play into why you too should visit the Golden State. But where does one start off when they first venture out West? Well let us help you out, a little city smack dab in the middle of all the action called Newport Beach is a great focal point for your trip. Whether your traveling with friends, the family or taking a romantic get away, Newport Beach is the perfect place to vacation too, being that it is merely minutes or seconds away from the beach, Disneyland and so much more (depending on where your staying) is only an added bonus.

Newport Beach is the ideal kick back kind of town. Located about 45 minutes south of the madness known as Hollywood, Newport Beach is the kind of place where anyone can feel right at home. Here in Newport Beach you will find many of the local restaurants that have helped to create the menu ruling phenomenon known as “California Fusion Cuisine,” truly this city is an adventure for the Culinary Artist as well. Have no fear if your children are going to be coming with you, for the city of Newport Beach has numerous attractions for kids of all ages. From Summer Camps, which would be my first choice simply because of all the fabulous adventures they can partake in day after day. From beach camps, to camp James that offers the classic camping experience on down to the Newport Sea Base Camp which teaches kids great things like kayaking, fishing, canoeing and water safety skills, your children will have a blast. Simply check out the website for a detailed list of dates, locations and availability. Newport Beach

2nd Annual Cadillac Fest

Fly California Rhymin'...

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