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Cool Things I Found Online   I always loved the “pocket knife/Swiss Army Knife” idea – but it’s hard to carry that on your key chain or get past security at a concert – and fuggit-about-it on an airplane.  BUT check this out!  From Garrett Wade – a key-shaped pocket knife!! These people are schmart! […]

Ask the Yenta “Dear Yenta, I’m new to the city. Where can I go for Yom Kippur services – where I don’t have to belong to the temple or pay a high ticket price? Thanks.” I got your answer! FREE High Holiday Services (Yom Kippur) With Rabbi Bob Jacobs Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6 pm […]

Ask the Yenta   Wow!  Okay, so all three questions this week are about restaurant for specific occasions. 1)   From a 20-something guy wanting a restaurant for a first date in Hollywood – not romantic, but cool/hip/fun, and not too expensive. 2)   From a man wanting to take his sister out for a birthday dinner, […]

Ya, I’m on Vacation   Have a great holiday weekend everyone! I will leave you with a recipe you can try for your BBQ – You know I love the color pink – so here is a recipe for fushia hummus – ya, baby!! Care of blogger and punk photographer Libby Bulloff Jitterbug Hummus Written […]

Ask the Yenta “Dear Yenta, My boss is currently looking for a children’s book illustrator for a self-published book he wrote.  Where should I look?” Two places to try: Storyopolis – they have a fantastic gallery featuring artwork by children’s book illustrators Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator’s – they’re on Beverly Blvd.   […]

Ask the Yenta   “Dear Yenta, I’ve been hearing about some new sneaker shops popping up – which ones should I check out?”   Fight Club Los Angeles http://www.flightclubla.com/ On Fairfax  – This consignment store changes its stock daily – with over 1000 styles to choose from.   Kendo http://www.kendo-la.com/ On Melrose  – A posh […]

WOW! Six months has flown by! I’d thought I’d take a look back at at some of the “Ask the Yenta” questions that received the greatest response, and it’s all because of you! Ask the Yenta   “Dear Yenta, I have a couple of kitchen knives that need sharpening – any suggestions? Thanks.” Good question.  […]

Ask the Yenta “Dear Yenta, I am wracking my brain trying to find a nice getaway location for my 12-year-old daughter and me for Labor Day. Must be within a two-hour drive time and have nice shopping. And it can’t be Palm Springs, San Diego or Santa Barbara.” Have you thought about Ventura Beach?  THEN […]

Ask the Yenta   “Dear Yenta, I have a couple of kitchen knives that need sharpening – any suggestions? Thanks.” Good question.  I’ve had the same set of kitchen knives for many years and I know I need a couple sharpened (ok, so I don’t cook that much, but still…) Here are a some great […]

Help spread The Yenta Love!! – Send this to your friends who would like it – just click at the bottom the page and “forward to a friend.” Ask the Yenta “Dear Yenta, I’m looking for a good spinning studio in the Hollywood area. Any suggestions? Hey, check out these top spots for spinning in […]

Ask the Yenta   “Dear Yenta, Where can I find the best gelato that has multiple dairy free options, especially CHOCOLATE sorbet?” Great question especially since Sunday is National Ice Cream Day!!! For full dairy ice cream lovers – head over to Milk on Beverly to celebrate. Just say the secret phrase… “I scream, you […]

Ask the Yenta   “Dear Yenta, I need to get a serious corporate-style head shot done for my new boss – need someone in the BH area if possible.  Any suggestions?” Absolutely!  Here’s a couple studios that do super work! http://www.jonahlight.com/portfolio.asp?i=y http://www.fotostudiola.com/   “Dear Yenta, I’m looking for cute personalized gifts for a newborn and […]

Ask the Yenta “Dear Yenta, can you suggest a good “threading” place? Long story short: I have lots of blond hair on my face – so laser is out, and waxing makes me break out – so I want to try threading because a friend suggested it, but I have no idea where to go? […]