Charlie Vargas

3 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas

Most restaurants emphasize a curated online presence, paired with a website that showcases their cuisine, but French-Moroccan eatery Zizou isn’t taking a traditional approach. “We don’t really know what the purpose of having a website is,” said co-owner and founder Maati Zoutina in a Zoom interview. “It’s not some political stand or anything. We just don’t need it.

Jan 15, 2025 | dailybreeze.com | Charlie Vargas

The 47th annual Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker event scheduled for Feb. 1-2 has been postponed. “To our participants, volunteers, and local communities, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee (LACFRC) has made the difficult decision to postpone the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Events to a later date in 2025,” the LACFRC wrote in a press release. “Virtual events will also be postponed to align with the live events.

Dec 5, 2024 | pasadenastarnews.com | Charlie Vargas

Hell's Kitchen at Harrah's Resort Southern California in Valley Center will offer cooking classes to help guests sharpen their culinary skills and see if they have what it takes to wear the iconic pitchfork apron. Visitors and foodies alike are invited to a Gordon Ramsay-esque holiday cooking course taught by the restaurant's executive chef, John Silva, on Tuesday, Dec. 10 and Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Nov 26, 2024 | sbsun.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas

Just like that, the year is coming to a close, and if you have yet to catch a show at one of Southern California’s casinos, you’re in luck. Guests can catch classic heavy metal acts, stand-up comedy and a couple of holiday performances. Be sure to check casinos’ official websites for the latest event information.

Nov 21, 2024 | dailynews.com | Charlie Vargas |Holly Alvarado |Charlie Vargas |Holly Alvarado

A slice of Apple Carmel Pecan pie served at Apple Alley Bakery in Julian. (Photo by Charlie Vargas) PUBLISHED: November 21, 2024 at 10:10 AM PSTIt’s not Thanksgiving unless there is a sweet, warm, delicious pie waiting at the end of one of the biggest dinners of the year. Sure, turkey and other centerpiece dishes are great, but pie is the real MVP. The dessert has been a holiday staple in the United States since the 19th century when British immigrants brought it over.