Each week, columnist Ashley Jakubczyk will talk about a new mixed drink, where to get it in Westwood and how you can concoct your own version at home. Read more...
Photo: The cranberry mojito is offered in Westwood at Palomino Restaurant & Bar.
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January 17, 12:00 am
Trending Now: DIY fashion encourages closet revamping on a budget
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. Read more...
Photo: Columnist Amy Lee teaches viewers how to transform a boxy T-shirt into crop top in less than one minute.
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January 14, 12:00 am
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 venues, as it commonly plays host to star-studded film premiere parties and business dinners. Read more...
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January 13, 12:07 am
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. Read more...
Photo: The Black Velvet is a beer cocktail made out of Guiness and Champagne or cider that can easily be concocted at home in both alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions.
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January 10, 12:00 am
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. Read more...
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January 6, 12:23 am
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. Read more...
Photo: House margarita from Frida’s, formerly known as Casa Azul.
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December 8, 11:56 pm
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. Read more...
Photo: Mickey Fathi, the owner of Mon Amour Cafe, which opened in February, offers customers a variety of sweet crepes and macaroons, from the classic strawberry Nutella crepe to Fathi’s personal favorite: the s’mores crepe.