Posts Tagged ‘relationships’
by josie on June 14, 2010
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Some of the most beautiful moments often occur when seemingly disparate ideas come together. I came to this perspective about time and space last week while dining alone at the Viceroy in Santa Monica.
Alone, and in a quiet corner, I ordered two things from their happy hour menu:
Grilled Cheese with a shot of Tomato Soup
Beef Sliders with Arugula and Parmesan Cheese Waffer
As a self-proclaimed grilled cheese snob, I have to say, I really enjoyed the asparagus surprise in my sandwich. It looked great and tasted even better. The accompanying soup was forgettable but it played a nice balance against the colorful sandwich.
The sliders were tender to the taste and the salty melted parmesan waffer was a nice counter balance against …
by josie on June 7, 2010
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I’ve been listening to a lot of OG rap these days and I got to thinking, what if my life was an ongoing rap video? Unfortunately, it isn’t. However, if it was it would include: free flowing champagne, my best friend (peep), celebrity chefsville, little tidbits of LA’s best food, and a cute boy I once dated long ago. Oh, wait! That was this year’s Taste of the Nation. (Except I didn’t drink – I was driving.)
It’s the one event you wait for all year long, and every year, you’re never disappointed. I wasn’t. Taste of the Nation LA brings together 40 of LA’s ‘it’ restaurants for a great cause. We loved last year’s event and this year we couldn’t wait to volunteer …
by josie on June 3, 2010
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A good chocolate is like an unavailable man/woman. Your conscience tells you to avoid it, but your heart tells you to live in the moment. And even though you know you should put it down, you keep on going back for more. I think it’s obvious that when it comes to some men, I clearly have terrible judgement, but the same cannot be said when I speak about chocolate. Lemme tell you a story about a girl and some fudge… Ok, I’ll spare you the horny details, but I urge you to come and try the chocolates yourself.
This Saturday, June 5th, JK Chocolates will be hosting a party to celebrate their boutique launch. It will be complete with champagne and, of course, …
by carina on June 2, 2010
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For the last two years, Uncouth Gourmands has been my life. For the last year and a half, I have shared my Uncouth Gourmand adventures with you. Josie and I were inseparable and I still cannot go to any event in LA without people asking where my other half or partner is. It is a role that I have loved because I have met so many great people in the food, restaurant, PR, blogosphere and Twitterazzi worlds. I have lived in LA for the last 6 years, long enough for me to attend both college and grad school and really only since my time as a UG did this monstrosity of a city, LA, feel like a home to me. …
by josie on May 27, 2010
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Time: Lunch
Place: Gjelina, Venice
Occasion: Business Meeting
It seemed like everyone and their mother had been to Gjelina but me! So when I had a business meeting with a couple of my westside girls, I knew exactly where I wanted to go. I had just seen Gjelina in Travel + Leisure Magazine, but I first took note of the Abbot Kinney joint in a January magazine issue. Travis Lett, participant of the the Sexiest Chef Competition, graced one of the world’s most sacred publications, Vogue. Long story short – Travis es muy caliente.
It was a sunny afternoon in Venice and I, with my westside swagger, walked down the street with poise and confidence. Um, yeah, that is until Top Chef contestant, CJ, stopped me …
by josie on May 22, 2010
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Mac and Cheeza stands at the fringes of downtown LA’s Garment District and since the place came well recommended by WeirdTV, I planned a trip there with a few peeps. I was very hopeful that the place would be better than its parent restaurant, Larkin’s. (I’ve been there twice and didn’t care for it. Sorry.) I thought to myself, a place that solely sells mac and cheese?! I couldn’t have dreamed up anything more perfect. This is, however, coming from a girl who has been dreaming up crazy stuff her whole life and always been told she’d never be able to pull it off. I’m glad I don’t listen to most people. What’s the adage? “The short-sighted cynic is the biggest threat …
by UncouthGourmands on April 28, 2010
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By: Nadia Noir aka DoubleDEntendre
Biologically and chemically, most men are attracted to luscious curves, voracious fertile appetites, and a keen intellect that ensures the survival of their progeny i.e. the future sperm donors of their lineage. Biologically and chemically, most women are attracted to…chocolate. Horrible cruel and unusual studies that require women to choose between their love of sex and their love of chocolate demonstrate that more than 50% of women actually prefer chocolate over sex. This may mean that somehow scientists need to genetically mutate the male genes to create the perfect man who can both perform reliably in bed AND have detachable limbs made out of fine Amedei Tuscan chocolate. While this option might eventually be necessary for …
by carina on April 23, 2010
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The UG Girls can be described as many things but one of our favorite classifications is single. There ain’t no man holding us down, well, if they are it isn’t in a bad way. Unfortunately, it has been a while since that has happened, or as Josie has said, “I am a born again virgin.” Anyway, we knew we had to attend the Sexy Singles Soiree hosted by our two favorite bloggers and Tweetettes: The Minty and Vixen.
Since Josie and I are not the only Single Ladies in the office (you just did the Beyonce finger move, didn’t you?) we brought in our PR and Accounting interns, Lea and Maria. We were also reunited with our first intern ever, Young …
by josie on April 20, 2010
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And Malibu traps me yet again! As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted with a shriek by a girl whom I had never met before. Apparently, it was the K from FinerthingsLA and she yelled, “You’re going to think I am such a nerd, but you’re Josie from Uncouth Gourmands! I recognize your hair!” In total disbelief that my hair was more popular than I was, I replied with a ‘yes’ and we poured ourselves a drink. We talked about blogs, boys, and friends. K is co-author to Finer Things LA, which she and her bestie have been operating for about three months now. Their motto is: A Classy Guide on Getting Drunk and Fat in Los Angeles. …
by UncouthGourmands on April 14, 2010
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Photo Credit Rae Threat
By: Your High Priestess, Nadia Noir aka DoubleDEntendre
As a Gemini, I am decidedly indecisive. Do I want a raucous, Motley Crue-esque Monday that started all because of an innocent Umami Burger Happy Hour and a few too many Allagash Whites? Or do I want to hermit away in my “Hatch” with some froyo while watching every season of Lost back-to-back, hallucinating that my cat is the black Smoke Monster? Sometimes I just need someone else to make the damned decision for me. So I look to a song, or a story, or a shaman i.e. a couple of pre-game shots. And sometimes even, I look to the stars, both of the silicone-enhanced and the hydrogen/helium-enhanced variety. I …
