With the seasons constantly changing and the pressures of living on a college student budget, it’s hard to keep up with all the latest trends in fashion. Each week, Lifestyle | Theater editor Amy Lee will discuss and uncover trends relating to fashion that have gained popularity both on campus and in the world. From […]
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Flavors of Westwood: Local favorites serve up bold flavors and strong coffee
Napa Valley Grille: Bold flavors and personal flair As Taylor Boudreaux and Chad Cancelosi clink their glasses together for a midday toast, a waiter passing by laughs, hailing them as “The Kings of Westwood.” Both Executive Chef Boudreaux and General Manager Cancelosi said they believe Napa Valley Grille is one of Westwood’s more high-end dining […]
Mixology: Beer cocktails
Celebrating a special occasion by dining in Westwood can be exciting – especially when you’re ordering your first drink. But even if there’s a limited menu, alcohol is a cuisine riddled with flavors that can be complex and confusing. You know what you’re eating – shouldn’t you also know what you’re drinking? Each week, […]
Trending Now: Vlogging adds personal touch to online fashion
With the seasons constantly changing and the pressures of living on a college student budget, it’s hard to keep up with all the latest trends in fashion. Each week, I will discuss and uncover trends relating to fashion that have been gaining popularity both on campus and in the world. From thrifting to do-it-yourself fashion […]
Mixology: Margaritas
With Brew Co.’s closure on Sept. 10, bar options in Westwood have been readily slimmed down. Finding a new watering hole means new bartenders, new drinks and new food to go with it. But alcohol is a cuisine, and the flavors and tastes behind that cuisine can be complex and confusing. You know what you’re […]
Flavors of Westwood: Mon Amour Cafe brings sweet options to the Village
Mickey Fathi always wanted his own restaurant, so when a location opened up in Westwood, he bought it without a second thought or a concrete plan. One week later, he decided that he was going to make crepes. Fathi is the 28-year-old owner of Westwood’s Mon Amour Cafe, which opened in February. Mon Amour Cafe […]
Flavors of Westwood: fundamental LA mixes cozy and contemporary
Whiffs of roasted cauliflower, fresh basil and pumpkin spice fill the dimly lit room as a warm buzz of conversation flows around the cozy yet modern nook on Westwood Boulevard. At the back of the restaurant, longtime friends Woogene Lee and Jeff Faust later sit with their legs kicked back during a bustling Friday night. […]