Go Greek!

Hello lovelies.
   I hope everyone is having a beautiful summer day. Two words: Frozen. Yogurt. You've heard them enough, right? Between Pinkberry, Yogurtland, Froyo Life, and the Bigg Chill, I think L.A. has seen it's fair share of "froyo" franchises come and go. However, Beverly Hills is bringing something new to the table. And this summer, you'll be going Greek.
   First, as a disclaimer, I absolutely detest Greek yogurt. I think it's gross, and not to "spoil" anyone's afternoon, but I think it tastes, well, spoilt. Punny, right? Anyway. Coming from someone who has tried countless Greek yogurts and has hated just about every single one, you need to keep reading if you're on the same page as me, or even if you aren't. Tests have come out with scientific proof that frozen yogurt has harmful chemicals in it, and unbelievable amounts of sugar! But have no fear, I have a solution.

   Go Greek! is a yogurt shop located in Beverly Hills that is solely based off of Greek yogurt flown in fresh from Greece every morning. But it's frozen. Everyone's favorite word! Imagine all of the health benefits of natural Greek yogurt squeezed into your favorite dessert. And here's the catch: the yogurt tastes like ice-cream. I kid you not. Though there is a bit of a tangy, berry-undertone to each of the flavors (my favorite: Chocolate) it tastes almost exactly like ice-cream, but better. Though they only carry 4 flavors at a time, the toppings are all natural (from carrots and olives to gummy bears and goji berries!) and you can spruce up your self-serve cup however you'd like.

   While making your own yogurt can be fun, the shop also offers pre-picked combinations as well. And it gets better. Each combo on the menu is aimed to help with the following: weight loss, energy, digestion, calcium-iron supplements, antioxidant, skin, healing, and so many more! Go Greek! also makes for the perfect pre or post workout snack, and even if you're planning on a sit-down dine-in experience, Go Greek! provides a truly Greek setting (complete with a market-shelf selling jarred preserves!)

   So, whenever you wanna crank out that sweet-tooth without absorbing all of the generous helpings of chemicals and sugar in your average yogurt, or even just need a unique meal, pop on over to Go Greek!- with their Greek hospitality, I don't need to tell you they'll be excited you're there... They'll do it for me. With absolutely nothing to critique about this very fine, fine cuisine, I strongly encourage you to give it a try. Greek yogurt lovers, greek yogurt haters, and anyone else... I guarantee you'll love it! 

  After a full cup of frozen-greek-yogurt, I'm gonna sign off here. Let me know in the comments below what you thought of Go Greek!, if you're interested in going, or when you're planning on it!

xx Kate

'Lette

Today, we (Alexa and Emma) decided to take a walk down Rodeo Drive for a nice Italian lunch and some sweets. After a great meal at Il Tramezino, we walked down to 'Lette. We walked into the cute and simple store and were cold instantly. We were hit by the cold air used to keep the macarons fresh and bombarded with the sweet smell of the croons.

We bought six macarons in our favorite flavors and we would love to share some insight with you, as we know it can be confusing when it comes to choosing the yummiest macaroons!! 

Pictured below is the box that we got. Starting from the left side: we got Madagascar vanilla, raspberry rose, Colombian coffee, Caribbean chocolate, coconut, and finally, sweet wedding almond. Our all time favorite and the store's most popular is the sweet wedding almond. 

We have both been on the hunt for the best macarons and we have to say, these may have beat Ladureé! 

We hope that you find these macaroons as authentic and delicious as we do! 

xx Alexa and Emma

Bouchon Bakery

 

Image courtesy of Bouchon Bakery

Image courtesy of Bouchon Bakery

xx Alena

Blockheads

Ice cream or shave ice? This is the question that many hungry customers contemplate while waiting in the long line around the block for some sweet "Snow Cream". Snow Cream is made up of the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice and the creamy goodness of ice cream. This creates a unique treat called Snow Cream.

At Blockheads, you can choose from a number of flavors of Snow Cream and toppings and syrups to sweeten them. My favorite is strawberry Snow Cream with boba and mochi on top!

My little sister, Chloe really likes the original flavor with boba, chocolate chips and caramel sauce and my other little sister, Lindsey likes the original flavor with boba, brownie bites and caramel sauce 

So, if you are ever on Sawtelle, you should definitely try some Snow Cream and load on the toppings! Your tongue and your tummy will appreciate the sweet flavor! 

xx Emma Lou

Sundays in Beverly Hills

Hello. My name is Carolyn. I'm a food-o-holic.

Something about cooking a breakfast is so relaxing, and something about biting into an accomplished meal is so satisfying.

Eggs Benedict are really, really good. I knew I wanted something good, so I started. It only took one and a half hours, between the quick stops to our Bristol Farm's because I forgot to buy chives (sorry, Dad!) and me forgetting to preheat the oven for the English muffins. But I don't regret any of it, because that was hands down one of the best meals I've ever made.



The sharp chives against the lemony and velvety hollandaise, that dripped over the poached egg and smothered over the crispy and smoky Canadian bacon and toasted English muffin.

Then my mom and I (I live for food with my mom!) headed out into Beverly Hills for some brunch. We arrived at the Beverly Hilton in the afternoon.

I mean, its brunch, and I had a decently full stomach when I arrived, so I opted for some light and refreshing salads.

I also purchased a pair of white slip-on Vans for a DIY I'm going to customize later, but of course, I'll leave that in the forum for you to determine.

If the opportunity ever presents itself and you happen to be Beverly Hills, try brunch at the Beverly Hilton. Until then, you can count down the days 'til the next time I'm out for a nice meal... I know I am.

xx Carolyn

The Beverly Hills Hotel

The renowned pink hotel of Los Angeles. A time-honored tradition for tea and brunch. The place where this blog was conceptualized, and born.

As ideas were tossed back and forth, some taking bites of their gnocci and some dreaming up the various possibilities, it became clear what they should do: start a joint lifestyle blog about living in Los Angeles, the hidden gems of the West Coast, and their travels.

Laughing over ahi tuna tartare and shrimp caesar salads at the Polo Lounge, six friends shared not only their appetizers, but their ideas for a hypothetical blog that critiqued various hotels.

After plenty of discussion (and soda, and crispy parmesan bread with butter, and some other kind of French bread), our hotel-critiquing blog turned into a life style blog that reflects on Los Angeles day-to-day's, what-to-do's, and everything in between... and everything out of the city!

Ahi tuna tartare- light and tender. The creamy, healthy fats in the mashed avocado marry with the textures of the raw tuna. With a side of pine nuts and black pepper, the dish is exploding with flavor.

Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. A classic caesar (parmesan, dressing, croutons... the works) is elevated and modernized with freshly grilled shrimp. The lemony herbs accentuate the juicy shrimp perfectly, giving a light lift to an otherwise "heavy" salad.

These potato pasta pillows have a hint of freshness with English peas and a buttery broth. Gnocci is a traditional Italian pasta dish and is known as (and commonly confused for) a miniature ravioli.

This cake was delicious as well! The rich buttercream frosting played beautifully with the crumbly vanilla cake inside. Of course, the presentation was impeccable and looked gorgeous as a very appropriate centerpiece to celebrate Alexa's birthday! (It's July 17, but she celebrates it early).

It was decided, and our first post? The Beverly Hills Hotel, of course. The famous LA Hotel was where we spent a fun-filled Saturday afternoon. Poolside, of course. The pool had speakers that omitted sound, but only when you were underwater (how cool is that?!). We rented a cabana, stocked with magazines, a TV and a cozy couch. In between our four orders of gooey chocolate chip cookie pies, virgin piña coladas, and watermelon juices, we lounged, chatted, and flipped through copies of Vogue and Self. The cabana was definitely a gem, but the chaise lounges arranged on a shaded patio alongside the pool appeared tranquil and relaxing for smaller groups.

As we were escorted from our spots tanning by the pool to the Polo Lounge for dinner, we were all starving and ready to eat. The menu was definitely on the pricier side, but both palate and presentation made up for it, and it was entirely worth it. Prices ranged from the sixteen dollar tortilla soup to the one-hundred eighty dollar Siberian Osetra caviar, so I suppose the price range was... broad to say the least.

After plenty of vitamin D, we left to the catch Neighbors at the new iPic Theater in Westwood, California, but you should let us know if you want all the details. Until then...


xx The Team of Something Here, Something There

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