Michele Stueven

Metro Los Angeles (L.A. County)

Senior Editor at LA Weekly

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Articles

The California Wine Festival And Caviar Martinis - Here’s What’s Popping Up

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

The two-day California Wine Festival returns to Dana Point for a weekend of world-class wines, gourmet bites, and live entertainment on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26 at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and the Sea Terrace Park, set above the Dana Point Harbor.The festivities begin with the Sunset Rare and Reserve Tasting, with samples of limited-edition wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Paso Robles.
California Dreamin' - Behind the Lens with Henry Diltz - LA Weekly

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Legendary music photographer Henry Diltz and show producer Peter Blachley will launch a new tour of Diltz’s era-defining storytelling on Thursday, May 8. The tour will feature a stage presentation of his iconic photographs of music legends Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Eagles, Jackson Browne, The Doors, and other luminaries.
The Ultimate Easter Guide

2 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

From the rooftops to the beaches, spring is in bloom across the southland bringing brunch back to the forefront. Here’s the ultimate Easter guide to celebrate the season.Crossroads Kitchen, the popular plant-based restaurant from chef Tal Ronnen on Melrose Ave., offers its Mediterranean-inspired menu alongside classic brunch staples for Easter like chicken and waffles, breakfast burrito and stuffed French toast.
Providence Celebrates 20 Years And Weekends At Bernie’s - Here’s What’s Popping Up

4 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Los Angeles’ multi-Michelin-starred, Providence, helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef-owner Michael Cimarusti, marks its 20th anniversary this year on Tuesday, June 17 with a year-long celebration of guest chef dinners and exclusive one-off celebratory events open to the public starting on Thursday, April 3 through November. The festivities start with a Thai-inspired menu from two-time James Beard Award winner Andy Ricker and local chef-owner Kris Yenbamroong of NIGHT + MARKET.
Cirque du Soleil Returns to New York with Visions of Mexico

4 weeks ago | villagevoice.com | Michele Stueven |R.C. Baker |Shana Nys Dambrot

Cirque du Soleil has arrived in New York City for the first stop of its North American tour with the visually stunning “Luzia,” a “Waking Dream of Mexico.” This visit marks the return of the Big Top to Randall’s Island, the circus’s first production on the island since 2016.
LA Dodgers Season Is Here - Where to Eat, Drink And Stay

4 weeks ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Baseball season is finally here. For locals and traveling fans looking to catch an LA Dodgers game, Metropole Bar + Kitchen, the on-site restaurant at Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown, will be offering the perfect game day combo to enjoy during Dodgers home games. The Game Day Combo includes the signature MBK burger, fries, and a beer for $20.
The Immersive Cercle Odyssey Comes To The LA Convention Center

1 month ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Cercle Odyssey, the world’s first large-scale 360-degree nomadic concert experience, is coming to LA from Wednesday, May 7, through Sunday, May 11, at the LA Convention Center. Redefining the boundaries of music and visual storytelling, the live performance series brings together artists known for merging sound and visuals into deeply immersive experiences.
Avocado Fries And The Spago Seder - Here’s What’s Popping Up

1 month ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

It’s peak season for avocados and fried avocado is having a moment. Habit Burger & Grill has added a crispy-meets-creamy indulgence to the menu, tempura avocado wedges. The golden, tempura-fried avocado with a light, crunchy batter is infused with serrano and cilantro, giving way to a warm, buttery inside. They’re served with Habit’s signature house-made ranch.
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1 month ago | socallifemag.com | Michele Stueven

On the heels of awards season, Prêt-à-Portea, The Red Carpet Collection, a high fashion take on afternoon tea, comes to The Maybourne Beverly Hills from the hotel’s sister property in London. The Red Carpet Collection is a playful collection of cakes and cookies that pay homage to iconic red carpet moments, from Björk’s famous Oscar swan dress by Marjan Pejoski to JLo’s infamous green Versace gown at the Grammys.
The Original Selfie: Exploring Self Portraiture At The Forest Lawn Museum

1 month ago | laweekly.com | Michele Stueven

Persona: Exploring Self-Portraiture will premiere at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale on Saturday, April 26. It will feature the work of more than 20 contemporary artists as well as historical self-portraits spanning over 125 years. The exhibition covers the expanses of self-portraiture and examines the concept of visual representations of the self. Persona features paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, fused glass, digital art, textile art, illustrations, and more.