Cover and Inside photo- Daphne Maxwell Reid. Photo by Tim Reid. By Buddy Sampson Daphne Maxwell Reid is a television icon. You may know her for her iconic role in the classic TV show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Well, the television icon is now expanding her talents in other, incredible creative...

Cover and Inside Photo- Chef Jernard Wells. By Buddy Sampson Chef Jernard Wells knows that food is the ultimate unifier. The culinary kitchen artist, renowned chef and cookbook author, starring in the second season of New Soul Kitchen, produced by Powerhouse Productions and showing on Cleo TV, knows...

Take your Netflix and chill to the next level with these copycat gourmet recipes! Featuring succulent lobster tails, fresh pastas, and mouthwatering desserts, each dish can transform a night in into a fancy date night. Surprise your significant other with these amazing meals! You don’t have to go to...

By Buddy Sampson Entrepreneur Isabelle Azoulai Has a Remedy and Suggestion for Calorie Conscious Consumers Many ladies from Europe, particularly France, are health-conscious and concerned about weight gain. You may see many French and European models in magazines, on television or on the Internet and...

Cover photo: Modo Mio, located in the Pacific Palisades. Inside photo: Modo Mio has a superb collection of wines. A Sensory Experience By Buddy Sampson Modo Mio, a restaurant in Pacific Palisades, encapsulates the diversity of Los Angeles. A high end restaurant in a quaint area of the small city area,...

Making perfect grilled chicken is much easier than you think. By Angelica Florin Grilling can be a fun, family activity during weekends. Spend your lazy afternoons in your backyard, and take out those grillers for a grilled chicken for your dinner. Learning how to grill is not as hard as you would see...

A freshly-cooked Spanish omelette or tortilla-de-patates, still in the pan with essential ingredients. Photo- Paul Cowan. By Linda Plummer It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot find a few eggs, a couple of potatoes and an onion in their store cupboard! The ever-practical Spaniard realized...

Cover photo Alin Cruz, (Chef Ali) a Culinary genius in the kitchen, serves her homemade Sangria. Photo by Mark Sevier. Inside photo-The sexy Alin Cruz sans apron. By Buddy Sampson I discovered something great about social media sites such as Facebook. You are able to meet some of the most exceptional...

Cover Photo- Faux Pas Bistro's vintage sign. Inside photo- Faux Pas Bistro's simple, but effective interior design. Restaurant Review By Greg Thompson April 30, 2012- Upon approaching the Faux Pas Bistro, one can’t help noticing the very well done ‘faux vintage’ sign. Manager Jessica...

      Osaka, located in Hollywood, has delicious cuisine. By Tania Anderson   Osaka, a new restaurant and club venue, opened its doors the week of October 10th, 2011 and we had a chance to experience its cuisine. We decided that Osaka presents a memorable, luscious and delicious escape from ordinary...