INTRODUCING the Brunch Survey: WHERE SHOULD YOU GO FOR BRUNCH?

I always get the question: WHERE SHOULD I GO FOR BRUNCH?  Well my friends, just email the doll @ urbanLAgance@gmail.com. I will send you the exclusive survey.   Send it back to find out your results from the L.A.gant girls extensive list.

 

*please allow turn around time*

 

cheers!

xo,

L.A.gant girl

dineLA: Restaurant Week Winter 2017

Happy New Year L.A.gant boys and girls.  What better way to kick off 2017 than with dineLA Restaurant Week.  For the vets, plan accordingly.  For the slightly experienced...see previous post...for the novice here is a VISUAL AID for you to follow; categorized by food type.  Choose wisely and let me know where you end up :-).

For good measure I here's the visual map of restaurants on LaCienega to dine.  Corny?? Yes but effective.  Previous Road Map <- font="" post="">

Bon appetit
xo,
L.A.gant girl

this Years round-up: THE BEST OF 2016

"It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times" .... 

But it's the only time we've got so let's celebrate the BEST of 2016.  The L.A.gant way.  If you need a recap from last year's round up click here!   Here's how 2016 lit the year:(click the red titles for details on the location)

Best Bar

E.P. & L.P.

Combination vibes & views; L.P serves great drunks (Freudian slip?) with a rockin' DJ.  You'll see a line down LaCienega (off Melrose) that makes you think it's a club with a cover charge.  It's that good!

Best Restaurant (casual)

BROOKLYN DELI

This Leimert Park jewel will leave you wanting more.  Fresh ingredients and tasty flavor combination, not to mention the lunch sandwich special of the day for $5

Best Restaurant

PERCH

On a Friday night (with the right weather) this rooftop restaurant is euphoric.  The food is fantastic, the live band is killer; perfect for a date night and/or girls night!

Best Urban Food delivery concierge 

AFNG

A L L F L A V O R N O G R E A S E

see previous post...there's nothing more to say!!!!!!! 

Best Brunch 

COMMISSARY 

My mind was blown in the green house atrium, the buffet + a la carte that is also bottomless along with the mimosas. Through in the poppin' DJ and it's lit!

Best Happy Hour

TOCA MADERA

Weekends included, makes this place exception, the staff is incredible, mexican food is done in a unique way (with vegan options) and I love love love the photobooth!!!  Make this a stop after brunch or before dinner!!

Wine Wednesday: Drinksgiving wine pairing guide

Whether you are taking a bottle to your family or saving it for a friends-giving party.  These are a few of the L.A.gant girl favorites.  Here is a quick guide to pair with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes:

HAM pairs with PINOT NOIR
try:  Estancia
get it: at Target, Ralph's, Total Wine or BevMo
alcohol content: 13.5%

FRIED CHICKEN pairs with a SPARKLING WHITE WINE
try: Freixnet (pronounced fresh-eh-net)
get it: at Ralph's or Total Wine
alcohol content: 12%

DRESSING  pairs with SAUVIGNON BLANC

try: Beringer 

get it: Ralph's

alcohol content: 10%

MASHED POTATOES pairs with CHARDONNAY
try: Vanilla Puddin (by Gabrielle Union)
get it: only at Total Wine  

ROAST BEEF pairs with a RED BLEND (zinfandel. merlot and cabernet)
try: Menage a trois
get it at: Ralph's
alcohol content:  13.7%

SWEET POTATO PIE pairs with RIESLING
try: Hogue 
get it at: Ralph's 
alcohol content: 13.5%

CHEERS!!!
xo,
L.A.gant girl

The Brunch Report: {PANN'S RESTAURANT AND COFFEE SHOP}

Growing up in L.A, you've surely passed by Pann's.  Nestled in the middle Ladera Heights, it borders: Centinela, LaCienega, and LaTijera; those that know this place will understand.  It is not until recently that I actually frequented Pann's.  The diner-like setting makes up in tasty food what they lack in decor and ambiance.  Bottomless mimosas are apparent winning feature.  Try Pann's brunch this weekend as a pre-game on your Sunday Funday.  Order the chicken and waffles.  Here is how Pann's rate on the Brunch Report!

Pann's 

6710 La Tijera Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Location (is it scenic, is there a lot of travel time) 4
CENTRALLY LOCATED BUT I POINT DEDUCTED FOR THE AMBIANCE
Parking (valet only, street parking, metered parking) 5 
$FREE.99 DOESNT GET TOO CROWDED

Mimosas (I mean really, is this even a question.) 5
H E L L O
Music (is loud or background music, is nonexistent, do they play the hits) 1 
I CAN'T EVEN REMEMBER THE BACKGROUND MUSIC OR LACK THERE OF
Crowd (good for moms, good for turn ups, good for pick ups or hook ups) 1
BRING YOUR OWN CROWD!

Food (buffet, mediocre, to die for) 3 
VERY TASTY BITES
Price (how many dollar signs $=$10USD) 5
...AND AFFORDABLE!!!

Pann's only scored low on the L.A.gant girls rubric....

While it is not the most L.A.gant, I recommend it

the L.A.gant girl recommends.......{NAIL'D Spa and Lounge}

If you've read my bio, you know I am was a holder of secrets; secret jewels of L.A. that I didn't want the masses to know about.  I was fearful that the crowds would dilute my experience or the overall quality of my findings.  But I've grown! Matured if you will.  This place I'm sharing was highly recommended by secret source.  I am still in a conundrum on whether I should share or hold it close to my heart.  (Although some of you may know about it anyway!)  But because I wish them so much success, I must pay it forward!

Nail'dis sleek, chic, and superb.  It is truly L.A.gant: fun young and refreshing!  I believe nail shops to be the bane of urban L.A.gant existence; or urban existence period due to the unprofessional-ism, crowd, wait time... I mean really I could go on.  Nail'd surpasses all of the inferiority by: being appointment only (there's barely a lobby for walk-ins), having clean and sleek white decor with framed affirmations aligning the wall, competent and knowledgeable technicians, and soulful tunes in the background.  Add their stamp card program, affordable pricing oh yea MIMOSAS and you've got my favorite nail salon in the CITY!!! acrylics sold separately...like..at another salon. (ok, I kidd)

Nail'd Spa and Lounge

6281 Bristol Parkway

(same lot as Marshall's and CVS)

Culver City CA 90230

www.naildspaandlounge.com

CLOSED MONDAYS and holidays

Election Night Specials!

After you've performed your civic duty, check out these places for election coverage, food and drink specials!

Federal Bar

North Hollywood and Long Beach

Bring in your "I Voted" sticker and get a $3 Sierra Nevada Sidecar plus a glass to take home while supplies 

Makai Lounge

Santa Monica

Honey Cut

Downtown LA

Enjoy $7 shot/beer combos with your "I Voted" sticker! An Italian lager and a bittersweet Amaro (cause a spoonful of sugar makes that medicine go down, right) 

Salt's Cure

Silverlake(ish)

Rock the vote,

xo

-L.A.gant girl