Monthly Archives: August 2010
Aug 29 2010
OC Foodie Fest 2010 Anaheim Honda Center Pictures @OCFoodieFest

Are you looking for some pictures of the OC Foodie Festival?

Look no further…. a great time was had by all.

Some recommendations to the organizers of the OC Foodie Fest.

Overall it was a great event. Good entertainment. I would grade it with a A- for effort, B+ for organization, B for value.

1. Water stations with filtered water and refillable water containers are allowed into the event, think green friendly. I saw people being asked to throw away full plastic bottles of water. Doesn’t seem right.
2. Charging $3 for a bottle of water from what was a sponsor? Honest Tea also $3?
3. I paid for VIP, but there should have been more shade for all. umbrellas blowing away in the wind, larger shad areas and misters to cool down.
4. More trucks and / or less people.
5. VIP should have included more value, having to wait in the VIP line and have them run out of samples at least twice, that is not good, maybe have two vendors sampling at the same time and better organization to allow for those that paid VIP get through the line quickly I waited at in the lines multiple times 2 hours total, I could have done that in the GA area and saved the money.
6. VIP – water ran out, drinks ran out with hours to go, including pop-chips and kind bars. GA booth from KIND bars had plenty.
Move some of the water and tea from the $3 booth to the VIP area.
7. Perhaps the event should have started later 3-4pm and ran later 8-9pm?
8. VIP should had for sure had at least 1 hour in before GA, I had enough time to get two things and people started lining up all over the place.

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Aug 29 2010
Sustainable Saturdays at Silver Lake Library

Saturday September 4, 11am

Sustainable Saturdays at Silver Lake Library

Book Talk: The Natural Kitchen by sustainability consultant, Zen Buddhist monk, organic gardener and cook, Deborah Eden Tull

Author Deborah Eden Tull will discuss her new book, The Natural Kitchen, published by Process this September.  A simple, revolutionary guide to mindful, sustainable food shopping, planning, preparation, cooking, and eating in the city, The Natural Kitchen explores the ways in which the daily choices we make involving food impact both our lives and the world at large.

Drawing on years of experience as an organic gardener and cook, a sustainability coach, and a Zen Buddhist monk, Tull introduces simple but life-changing ways for urbanites to adopt a mindful and sustainable relationship with food—from shopping, menu planning, cooking, growing, and storing food, maintaining the kitchen, and eating out, to community food sharing and tips for parents. Beautifully illustrated, practical and fun, this book is filled with anecdotes and step-by-step instructions to inspire neophytes and experienced homesteaders alike.

free presentation over Labor Day weekend as part of the Silverlake Library Sustainable Saturdays.
The focus of this presentation and book signing will be my new book (first copies for sale that day!),

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Aug 28 2010
Bhangra Celebration

Tuesday August 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Bhangra Night!

Pacific Asia Museum and The Americana at Brand proudly invite you to a Bhangra Celebration. Enjoy Spectacular Indian Dance Performances, the Art of Mehndi, and Cultural Crafts. Featuring the Dosa Truck, Mandoline Grill, Lomo Arigato, Komodo, and Ahn Joo Trucks.

Pacific Asia Museum and The Americana at Brand proudly invite you to a Bhangra Celebration. Enjoy spectacular Indian Dance performances, the Art of Mehndi (henna) and cultural crafts. Free and open to the public.

The color!
The music!
The flavor!

Gourmet food trucks spice things up:
Dosa Truck
Ahn-Joo
Komodo
Mandoline Grill
Lomo Arigato

Co-sponsored by Pasadena Magazine

Tuesday · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuesday August 31st, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Bhangra Night! The Americana at Brand

889 Americana Way
Glendale, CA
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Aug 28 2010
UFC 118 Live Streaming

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Aug 28 2010
erupting volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

At least 10000 people flee an erupting volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

West Indonesia volcano spews hot lava, sand high into sky in first eruption in 400 years

Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts for the first time in over 400 years

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Aug 28 2010
A New Smoke for You, Never Light Again

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Aug 28 2010
2010 AltCar Expo
5th Annual – 2010 AltCar Expo
The Alternative Energy & Transportation Expo
Friday and Saturday, October 1 and 2, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
FREE ADMISSION
ALTCAR Expo 2010 is a free, open to the public, two-day, zero-waste transportation event with what’s new and available in the world of alternative energy transportation options. The most extensive alternative energy and transportation event on the West Coast – with alternative technology vehicles, alternative transportation, urban planning, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction educational choices.
Ride & Drive…consumers can drive (all in one place and for free) the newest on the market and soon to be on the market sustainable options in cars from major manufacturers and alternative new companies, with many cars for sale at the show. Vehicle line-up includes the Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, Ford Transit Connect, CODA, Toyota Prius, Honda GX, BMW Mini E, ZeroTruck, AC Propulsion eBox and Fuel Cell vehicles from Nissan, Honda, GM, Kia and Mercedes-Benz.
– Exhibits featuring presentations with the latest in Electric, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Propane, Hybrid, Plug-In, and Cycling Technologies
– Debut of  Wheego LiFe and GoodEarth Firefly EVs at the Expo & multiple new Conversion Vehicles
– Complimentary Bike Valet
– Public Speakers Conference with top experts in all areas of transportation including special guest Mary D. Nichols, Chairman, California Air Resources Board
– Focus on Fleets Conference in conjunction with MEMA, NAFA & APWA for the Industry featuring speakers, exhibits & municipality demos.
For more information please visit our website
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Parking is $9.00 at Civic)
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Aug 28 2010
OC Foodie Fest Ticket Giveaway Winner

Winner of the @ocfoodiefest ticket giveaway @mormishmom Kyla Armstrong must respond by 9am or another winner will be selected.

50 food trucks will be on site at the Honda Center today from 11am to 7pm sampling and selling many of their popular dishes.  Get ready, it is shaping up to be a good time and the weather is cooperating too.

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Aug 27 2010
Picassos Cafe Review and Response

My review of Picasso cafe experience.

Watch out for the hours on this place. They also have expired coupons on their site. The staff at the location are not very friend. Gave my parents a Groupon I had purchased and they went by and the place was open, but they where refused service and told that the Groupon was no good. Even though today was the last day.  Also, an fyi for Picasso’s the Groupon is still good for the price paid. I don’t care how good your food is if you don’t treat customers with respect you will fail.

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Their response:

Good afternoon Victor,

Thank you for your business review of us on Yelp and for your feedback.  We also appreciate your purchase of our Groupon Coupon.  We take our business very seriously, and have a very high regarded reputation in our community for over 20 years.  I understand you came in after hours on Monday(around 4pm or so) and were denied usage of your Groupon because we were closed.  Our hours are Monday-Friday, from 7am-2:30pm.  If you would like to give us another chance, we would be happy to honor your Groupon for the full value with no expiration date due to any inconvenience we may have cause you.  If possible, please call me personally or send me an email when you are planning to visit next, and we will make accommodations for a private table reservation and tableside service for your next visit.  We want you to know we value you and your parents, and hope you will consider leaving a more favorable review after your next visit.  Thank you for your time, and I look forward to meeting you in the near future.  Please do not hesitate to contact me direct, or my assistant Christy Juarez, with any further questions, comments, or feedback you may have.

Sincerely,
Marissa DeRosa, Owner &
Executive Vice President, Marketing
626-969-6100 direct line
marissa@picassoscafe.com
christyj@picassoscafe.com

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My response:

Hi Marissa,

Thanks for email. I appreciate your offer and response.

It is difficult for me to make it during the hours that you are open. But I will let my parents know and have them call and see if they can make it back over.

Thank you so much.

Regards,
Victor

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Aug 27 2010
First Food Rendezvous @FoodRendezvous

Launch of the First Food Rendezvous

A Monthly Gathering for Local Food Lovers

Saturday August 28, 2010 4 PM – 10 PM
At SPARC – 685 Venice Blvd.

*Jam Contest: Enter our Jam making contest and become a gold medal winner- receive a complete jam making kit*

*Linus Roadster Bike to be Raffled off on 8/28 – One Lucky Ticket Holder will win!*


~featuring~

Delicious food from emerging local artisans
Creative chefs’ demos
Cookbook swap
Fun cooking contests
Inspiring food movies
Tasty live music
And so much more!

The Food Rendezvous will provide for a community gathering of high quality local artisan food producers and their handcrafted products, with the ever growing number of people looking to know where their food comes from. Nonprofit food organizations will also take part to share in the threading together of our LA foodshed.  It will convene on monthly basis on Saturdays between 4pm-10pm and move throughout the city in different inspiring locations, allowing us to create a sense of community, beauty and neighborhood spirit.

The Food Rendezvous also brings together, chef demonstrations, DO IT YOURSELF workshops, LA food writers, farmers , and speakers, “state fair”- syle jam competition, cookbook swaps , live music and screenings of food oriented movies

Tickets:

– In advance: $10 for adults; children under 12 free
– At the door: $15 for adults; children under 12 free.
– Tickets include: a fresh tangerine juice spritzer, movie admission, cookbook swap and lots of other activities

Register for The Food Rendezvous in Los Angeles, CA  on Eventbrite

Be Sure to Bring:

– Cash to purchase treats and eats (our small artisans can’t accept credit cards)
– Your market bag to take home all the goodies and finds that you purchase

– A big appetite! There will be lots of delicious prepared foods for sale, too!

Location & Directions:
SPARC in the historic 1920s “old Venice jail house” and its adjoining parking lots
685 Venice Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
Click here for map
– To reduce your carbon footprint, please carpool, bike or bus. Find public transportation options here
https://twitter.com/FoodRendezvous
https://www.thefoodrendezvous.com/

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