http://www.carolineoncrack.com For Your Fix on L.A. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:50:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was really surprised by how boring Speed Racer was. Yes, it's by the Wachowski Brothers (of The Matrix fame). Yes, it has a ton of CGI. Yes, there's plenty of racing "action." And I even saw this in IMAX at the Bridge! But YAWN! I almost took a nap. Unlike ... http://www.carolineoncrack.com/2008/05/09/film-complaint-speed-racer/ I don't know about you but my mom doesn't live in town so I don't have to worry about taking her out for brunch or anything. Just sent her flowers. This weekend is mine (I'll be up in NorCal though). Friday, May 9 Kids in the Hall at the Orpheum Yes! There are ... http://www.carolineoncrack.com/2008/05/08/this-weekend-new-improved-and-mom-free/ Flickr Shot by jspace3 Dan Silberstein at CozmoCard and DrinkEatPlay always throws these awesomely fun events -- Vegas in LA, Dessert Decadence and '80s proms. And not only is he throwing a Cupcake Challenge next weekend, which I will be a guest judge for thank you very much (more on that ... http://www.carolineoncrack.com/2008/05/07/im-a-big-kid-now-gourmet-five-year-old-party/ In my on-going search for new favorite breakfast places on the Westside, I decided to give Amandine Patisserie, located in Santa Monica/Brentwood, a go. It's just a couple of blocks west of my current fave, Literati Cafe, and it's gotten a ton of decent reviews on Yelp, The Delicious Life, ... http://www.carolineoncrack.com/2008/05/06/places-ill-never-show-my-face-in-again-amandine-patisserie/ Flickr Shot by clappstar OK, this time I don't care how far away from the Westside Verdugo Bar is. Tomorrow I have to have to go as that's when the Glassell Park bar is throwing a special Duvel soiree! You know Duvel USA, don't you? It's the beer company responsible ... http://www.carolineoncrack.com/2008/05/05/duvel-beer-party-at-the-verdugo-bar/