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March 13th, 2015 at 7:30 am

Brunch in Los Angeles

Finding the “best brunch” in any city depends a lot on your definition. Most food choices? Best price? Quality of ingredients? Overall dining experience?

As an international dining mecca, Los Angeles offers plenty of brunch choices for any type of cuisine and every budget. But where to start?

We’ve found five restaurants that serve at least one brunch a week in the sprawling city. Consider dining at one on your next visit, then vote with your palate on an online review site. There probably are more sites than restaurants, so check out the reviews before you commit your stomach to what should be a memorable meal.
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March 11th, 2015 at 8:00 am

Pasadena events

What:
If you’re thinking about a home-improvement project, get inspired, motivated, and excited at the Pasadena Spring Home Show. The event will feature a wide selection of home-improvement professionals, and attendees will have an opportunity to shop, compare, and save on home repairs. Get expert advice and start building a face-to-face relationship with prospective contractors by attending this two-day show.

Where:
Pasadena Convention Center
300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101

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March 9th, 2015 at 10:00 am

Los Angeles Food Festival

What:
Seafood enthusiasts will be happy to know that this month’s Los Angeles Food Festival will feature a taste of the seven seas. All dishes will be provided by ethnic food vendors and local restaurants, displaying their finest seafood cuisine. Whether you try the lobster dishes, seafood salad, or a little bit of everything, you’re sure to find something that will satisfy your nautical craving. While you’re chowing down on some fish and chips, be sure to check out the live music, beer and wine garden, carnival games and more.

Where:
TBD
Los Angeles

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March 6th, 2015 at 7:30 am

Image courtesy of Konstantin Sutyagin / Shutterstock.com

Image courtesy of Konstantin Sutyagin / Shutterstock.com

The Hollywood Sign has been an L.A. landmark since it was built in 1923. While millions have viewed it from the city below or Griffith Observatory a few miles away, getting close to the icon has been a challenge. Steep, narrow roads through residential neighborhoods with limited parking lead to several rugged hiking trails that don’t even come near the alarmed security fences surrounding the nine world-famous letters (formerly 13–it was Hollywoodland until 1949).

But online maps and smartphones now make it easy for gawkers and walkers to try to visit the 45-foot-high sign–perhaps to catch a glimpse of the ghost of Peg Entwistle, an out-of-work 24-year-old actress who committed suicide by jumping from the top of the letter H in 1932. (Ironically, soon after her death, a letter arrived from the Beverly Hills Playhouse, offering her the starring role in its next production: a story about a young girl who commits suicide.)
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March 4th, 2015 at 10:00 am

Los Angeles events

What:
Are you a dog lover? If so, this Beverly Hills event is for you. Presented by the city’s Community Services Department, Woofstock 90210 is a daylong festival for dogs and their owners. The event features pet adoptions, food trucks, a pet parade, pet-related vendors, live entertainment, free parking, onsite veterinarians, and pet emergency-preparedness information. Please note, your pets must be current on all necessary vaccinations to attend, and retractable leashes are not allowed.

Where:
471 S. Roxbury Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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