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Yes, We Khan

Mongolian Cultural Festival and Fair Los Angeles, California Discuss aspects of Mongolian culture with most Westerners (particularly Americans) and the conversation is likely to gravitate to two topics: Genghis Khan and Mongolian BBQ. Fortunately at the first of what hopefully … Continue reading

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It’s The Big One, Elizabeth!

Renaissance Pleasure Faire Irwindale, California The mere mention of the phrase “Renaissance festival” conjures up off-season Trekkies mustering up their best Shakespearean bravado and adorned in chainmail while brandishing a turkey leg; they have that too. Methinks, however, that thou … Continue reading

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The Puck Stops Here

WP24, Los Angeles, California When the organizers of a recent media dinner at Wolfgang Puck’s WP24 in Los Angeles hinted that the patriarch might be making an appearance, no one batted an eye – after all, you’d expect the pope … Continue reading

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Salad Days

Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop Century City (L.A.), California General Thomas R. R. Cobb… Julius Cesar… William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor – powerful men, leaders who made history and share their name with a salad. Although the Cobb, Cesar and Waldorf … Continue reading

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Upper West Side Story

Upper West, Santa Monica, California If you’re having difficulty finding Santa Monica’s Upper West restaurant, chances are you’re in the wrong part of town; the restaurant’s name pays homage to Manhattan’s Upper West Side but is located away from the … Continue reading

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