December 24th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Ayesha Khan
Photo: Courtesy of Raffles Istanbul
Information provided by: Angeleno
East meets west in design-rich Istanbul, where history mingles with modernism for the trendiest of Turkish delights.
Once a capital of the great Roman Empire and seat of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul—one of the world’s only cities set on two continents, Asia and Europe—has enchanted visitors for centuries. You can also count present-day intrigue among the ancient city’s many allures, as you explore winding streets snaking past iconic examples of Ottoman architecture mixed with hip neighborhoods like Nişantaşi and Karaköy. By seamlessly blending rich Oriental history with occidental modernity, Istanbul is quite unlike any city in the world—a luxurious sum of all its glorious parts.
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December 19th, 2014 at 9:00 am
Few places in the world can match the splendid wine-producing environment of the Temecula Valley Wine Country of Riverside County. With a near-perfect balance of soil, water, sun and weather, the skilled artisans of Temecula Valley create wines of almost every variety that are respected the world over and sought after by connoisseurs for placing on the finest tables.
The best part of these wineries? The tasting rooms! People from all around the region and across the country flock to Temecula just to get a taste of some of the most popular wineries, which include:
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December 17th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Carita Rizzo
Photo: John Russo
Information provided by: Angeleno
With high-profile parts in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken and next summer’s Terminator: Genisys, Jai Courtney locks in his role as Hollywood’s rising action star.
A custom Bratstyle 1976 Honda motorcycle pulls up outside of Foodlab, a gourmet deli in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, making heads turn as its engine loudly revs. Jai Courtney, looking every bit the action hero he portrays on screen, enters the cozy eatery wearing a black T-shirt that shows off ripped arms and a few tattoos. His scruffy beard gives off an air of nonchalance, as if he might be too busy maiming bad guys to shave, while his dark blond curly hair seems to have immunity from helmet head. “I’m Jai,” says the handsome 6-foot-1-inch Australian, extending said muscular arm and mentioning that he would love to grab a bite to eat while we talk. Will he order a slab of bear meat? A triple bacon cheeseburger? What exactly does post-apocalyptic soldier Kyle Reese, the starring role he plays in next year’s highly anticipated action blockbuster Terminator: Genisys, eat for lunch? “Can I have the arugula salad, please?” he politely asks the server once we are seated. Wait, what? Arugula? “I’m an eater. I know how to eat, but somewhat foolishly, I took a campaign back in Australia for a [clothing] company called Bonds,” he tells me with a chuckle. “It means that I’ve got to get photographed in my underpants.”
It turns out that the arugula speaks less to Courtney’s culinary preferences than it does to the discipline he applies to his career. But with notable turns as an American soldier in this month’s WWII drama Unbroken (directed by none other than Angelina Jolie); the Divergent franchise, in which he plays the brutal leader of Dauntless, who constantly challenges Shailene Woodley’s character (the second film in the series, Insurgent, debuts in March); and as the leading man in next summer’s Terminator reboot, it looks like Courtney will have to maintain this fierce commitment to his extreme physique for a while.
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December 17th, 2014 at 9:00 am
Although those of us in sun-soaked Southern California don’t experience the same frigid temperatures as other parts of the United States, that doesn’t mean we should miss out on one of the best fashion trends of the season. The winter weather gets just cool enough to incorporate our favorite winter accessory: the scarf. This wonderful wardrobe addition can make our outfit go from average to astonishing. The way you wear it or style it can bring a whole new look to your favorite ensemble. Whether you prefer to go with a simple neck tie or wear it as a classic headscarf a la Grace Kelly, it’s your not-to-forget fashion piece this season.
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December 16th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
What:
Holiday decorations, millions of glittering lights, Santa Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides and the world’s largest manmade mistletoe – it doesn’t get much more festive than it does at The Mission Inn in downtown Riverside. This year’s festival features confections from Casey’s Cupcakes at the Inn.
Where:
3649 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
When:
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