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Thursday, February 19, is officially Lunar New Year, the turn of the Chinese calendar. At Disney California Adventure park, celebrate with these little tastes of Asian goodies during the Happy Lunar New Year Celebration!

At Bayside Brews, you can sip a cold Tsing Tao Beer and bite into a soft, pillowy steamed bao filled with pork, served with sweet chili sauce. These steamed buns, considered grab ‘n go street food in China, are a perfect snack for strolling the park. If you prefer dessert, try a ginger milk tea with almond cookies.

The pork bao and almond cookies also will be available on the Lunar New Year food cart, along with the popular Boudin Bakery sourdough bread (this one baked with a wood ram insignia – it’s the “Year of the Sheep”), so take home a loaf for your own celebration.

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrate With Good Eats at Disney California Adventure Park, February 19-22 by Pam Brandon: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

Like a mosquito preserved in amber, this 1955 Ranch-style house in Beverly Hills Post Office has been kept exactly as it was ages ago. Wallpaper on the kitchen ceiling, what looks like pink marble in the bathroom, a (possibly unpermitted) pool house with pendant lights and bar—even the landscaping looks like a blast from the past, dotted by the occasional volcanic rock.The pool out back is positioned for maximum time in the sun, and the property is encompassed by tall, thick trees. With five bathrooms, three bedrooms, a kitchen with an adjacent laundry room and pantry, and a formal dining room, there's a lot of potential in the roomy, 3,318-square-foot residence. It's asking $1.879 million.

· 1949 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA [Estately]

Since we published this post last year, Barack Obama got a little too friendly with the food at a Chipotle and Bill Clinton went from the most famous vegan to possibly cheating on his diet at times. Favorite foods are forever, so this Presidents' Day we revisit this post in honor of our presidents and their beloved meals.

For most of us, Presidents' Day means little more than a long weekend. This year, that's going to change. For all their starched suits, staged handshakes, and scandals, presidents are people, too -- with pet grizzly bears and proclivities for skinny-dipping. Which is to say, after all their grandiose galas and diplomatic dinners, they like to tuck into their favorite snacks as much as the rest of us.

In that spirit, we've rounded up some of their most beloved foods, courtesy of The Food Timeline -- because what better time is there to take on a new cooking project while also brushing up on your trivia? Once you've finished binge-watching "House of Cards" and shoveling out your driveway, that is. Read on to find out what FDR fed British royalty (the nerve! the awesomeness!), what comfort food made Nixon weak in the knees, and how George Bush likes his brunch (it is exactly what you would expect).

 George H.W. Bush | Perfect Popcorn 
"Some longtime Bush friends... insist that his true love is popcorn."

Jimmy Carter | Goat Cheese Grits with Red Eye Gravy, Country Ham, and a Fried Egg
"Even before they had settled into the White House, reports in the press began to highlight the Carters' Southern style of life. The public was forewarned that the White House would soon serve grits to guests."

 Thomas Jefferson | Aretha Frankenstein's Waffles of Insane Greatness 
"In Holland he sampled waffles for the first time and was so pleased he immediately bought a waffle iron."

Bill Clinton | Suzanne Goin's Grilled Pork Burgers 
"Clinton prefers the stuff with fat in it: jalapeño cheeseburgers, chicken enchiladas, barbecue, cinnamon rolls and pies."

George Washington | Jamie Oliver's Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Smashed Vegetables and Greens 
"A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always welcome." - George Washington

Zachary Taylor | Puffy Pillow Beignets 
"His familiarity with Louisiana gave him firsthand knowledge of Creole cooking, and he became enamored of its variety and richness."

George W. Bush | Huevos Rancheros (Country-Style Eggs Topped with Pork and Green Chile) 
"On most Sundays, if the Bushes weren't at Camp David...the President wanted the same thing for lunch: A post-church meal of huevos rancheros."

Woodrow Wilson | Grandma's White Cake with Maple Syrup Frosting 
"I am very fond of country hams, peach cobblers, butter and buttermilk, fresh eggs, hot biscuits, homemade ice cream and plain white cake." -Woodrow Wilson

Barack Obama | Just Good Chili
"I’ve been using this chili recipe since college and would bring it to any potluck. I can’t reveal all the secrets, but if you make it right, it’s just got the right amount of bite, the right amount of oomph in it and it will clear your sinuses." -Barack Obama

 Franklin Delano Roosevelt | Yum Dogs 
"Fact: The King and Queen of England were served hot dogs at FDR's Summer White House on June 11, 1939."

Ulysses S. Grant | Nineteenth Century: Roman Punch 
"Many of the state dinners consisted of twenty-nine courses with a break after the entrée for Roman punch to fortify the guests."

Abraham Lincoln | Alsatian Gingerbread 
"Once in a while my mother used to get some sorghum and ginger and make some gingerbread. It wasn't often, and it was our biggest treat." - Abraham Lincoln

John F. Kennedy | Bay Scallop Chowder 
"Soup was a dish close to the heart of President Kennedy, since it gave him an opportunity to be served the fish for which his New England background had given him a special appreciation."

Richard Nixon | Fatted Calf's Meatloaf 
"President Nixon was quite fond of his wife's meat loaf, and meat loaf appeared about once a month on the family dinner menus."

Ronald Reagan | Chai Spiced Monkey Bread 
"Monkey Bread is a heavy, sweet loaf that serves as a Reagan family tradition."

Dwight D. Eisenhower | Secret Ingredient Beef Stew 
"Beef soup was one of his specialties, and he would leave the soup simmering on the stove in the kitchen for hours, causing much mouth-watering among the kitchen staff."

Theodore Roosevelt | Chicken Fried Steak with Sage Gravy
"The only way to serve fried chicken is with white gravy soaked into the meat." -Theodore Roosevelt

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The small storefront lacks amenities but is big on sandwiches.

Tongues are wagging about Atwater Village’s latest causal dining offering. Known as Dune, the falafel spot on Glendale Blvd. arrives by way of Scott Zwiezen of Elf Cafe. The popular chef is known for hewing raw and vegan when possible, though Dune does not appear to be strictly either.

Soft open since mid-January, Dune is instead a simplified take on Middle Eastern food. What does that really mean? Don’t expect much, for one: only three sandwiches are currently available with a couple of drinks to ride alongside. Eventually, the plan is to add in meat and fish, but for now, there’s the deep-fried falafel balls (made gluten-free, naturally) and a few unexpected options like a full-on beet sandwich.

For now, the soft open situation means that Dune doesn’t have real seating (it’s like Gjusta, only smaller and cheaper and less of a wait), except a few stools in the window. There are metal tables outside that are free for the entire community to use, though. Daily hours run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Dune
3143 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Wrapping up tonight’s big entertainment news for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration, Tom Staggs and Steve Davison have revealed a completely new kind of fireworks spectacular for Disneyland park, debuting May 22, 2015.

“Disneyland Forever” shows just how magical the Magic Kingdom can be, in a sky-high celebration featuring sparkling pyrotechnics, immersive projections, and other effects that transform Disneyland park right before your eyes!

“Disneyland Forever” envelops you in an enthralling, breathtaking journey like never before, leveraging the largest installation of projection mapping technology in a Disney park and surprising special effects. Main Street, U.S.A., and several other Disneyland park locations become a magical canvas taking us into a world of dreams, from flying above the London skyline from “Peter Pan” to a dance with King Louie in “The Jungle Book.”

“Disneyland Forever” also features two original songs, the theme “Live the Magic” and the inspiring closing song “Kiss Goodnight,” written by Disney Legend Richard Sherman.

Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world.” As “Disneyland Forever” caps off each evening of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, we discover Walt’s inspiring words still hold true today. Disneyland will continue to be home to all our dreams and adventures … forever!

Tonight, we’ve announced the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration will include a special edition of the popular “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure park, plus an impressive new nighttime parade and a fully-immersive fireworks spectacular at Disneyland park.

Stay tuned, because Erin has one more exciting thing to share with you! And keep reading Disney Parks Blog over the next few months, as we share more details about these stunning new nighttime spectaculars and other surprises planned for the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration – all kicking off May 22, 2015!

‘Disneyland Forever’ Fireworks Spectacular Announced for Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration by Shawn Slater: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

[A car fire for a TV show via Sterling Davis / Curbed LA flickr pool]

Glendale, previously California's reigning champ for most expensive car insurance, has been unseated, according to a survey done by the quote comparison website CarInsurance.com, via the LA Times. In this latest survey, they didn't even make the top four. While there are many factors that affect car insurance rates, where a driver lives is usually the first thing taken into account, so zip codes where lots of drivers have filed severe claims are seen as higher risk areas and command higher insurance rates. The number one most expensive zip code, according to the site, is 90029, which covers a large part of East Hollywood, where the average premium was a pocket-emptying $2,416. That's high enough to put the neighborhood sixth in the nation.

↑ 90029 (Mostly East Hollywood): $2,416

All calculations were made based on insurance for a 40-year-old man driving a 2014 Honda Accord. According to information found on CarInsurance.com, the top four most expensive zip codes in California are all in Los Angeles. Besides East Hollywood, there are three other central zip codes at the top of the state list.

↑ 90020 (A strip of the city stretching though parts of Koreatown, Larchmont, and Hancock Park between Third and Sixth Streets): $2,403

↑ 90010 (A weird little row centered along Wilshire between Highland and Hoover): $2,402

↑ 90005 (A chunk of neighborhoods running through Ktown and Mid-Wilshire): $2,388
· The 10 worst ZIP Codes if you're buying car insurance [LAT]
· California's 10 Most Expensive Cities For Car Insurance All in LA [Curbed LA]

That’s right, that means you can get fully loaded for well under a buck.

Popular Los Feliz hot spot Little Dom's is celebrating it's 7^th anniversary in a heavily boozy way. On Wednesday, January 28, the restaurant is serving $.07 mini Russian Standard vodka martinis.

The special begins at 5:30 pm and goes until they run out. A very happy anniversary it is indeed.

Little Dom's
2129 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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The dramatic, winding staircase and the wrought iron details (especially on that balcony) give this house in the Hills more than a bit of Old Hollywood glamour, so it's not surprising, then, that big names of that era, like Marlon Brando and starlet Ann Miller, have both called this place home, according to LA Home & Style. The 4,363-square-foot house has flying buttresses, a red-tile roof, vaulted ceilings, curved hallways, and an enormous limestone fireplace. Above the master suite is a "cylindrical castle like art studio," where inspiration cannot help but strike. Designed by AF Leicht—once dubbed "L.A.'s quirkiest dead architect" by Los Angeles megazine—the three-bedroom property is asking $3.495 million.

· Tour a 1926 Spanish-Moorish Revival Steeped in Old Hollywood History [LAHS]
· Laurel View Drive [Official Site]

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Muji Rice Cooker by Naoto Fukasawa

Did you know The Walt Disney Company maintains 200 horses worldwide at the Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Paris? These horses provide opportunities for guests to ride in horse-drawn street cars, arrive at their wedding in Cinderella’s Carriage, delight in a child’s first pony ride, watch the Wild West come to life or enjoy a quiet wagon, carriage or trail ride.

On average, our horses live with us at Disney for about 7-10 years. Their time as a member of the Disney team is based on many factors including their age when they arrive, their ability to acclimate to their surroundings and their overall health. Just like other animals at the Disney Parks, horses receive top-notch care while they are a member of our family, but did you ever wonder what life for a horse is like after Disney?

It gives me great pride to share that life after Disney is just as green on the other side of the fence. For decades, the Disney Equine Adoption Program has paired our retired horses with new adoptive families. This program has proven that our horses and ponies have plenty of magic to share even after their Disney career.

In order to identify the best potential adoptive families, the Disney Equine Adoption Program has various guidelines and policies in place. These guidelines help ensure we find people who are committed to a lifetime of care and enjoyment with our animals.

For more information and to receive a brochure or application for the Disney Equine Adoption Program, please e-mail twdc.equine.adoptions@disney.com.

Wildlife Wednesday: Adopt a Retired Horse Through the Disney Equine Adoption Program by Mark Beatty: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

And Latin Food Fest bringing ample tequila tastings to Santa Monica.

BEVERLY GROVE— Link, the artisanal sausage specialist in the old 3^rd Street Station just launched brunch. Theirs is extra boozy with bottomless mimosas for $15, Tito's Bloody Marys for $20, and sangria for $20. Soak it all up with a San Diego burrito with scrambled eggs, crumbled pork sausage, roasted poblanos, and French fries; or a Golden Gate Sandwich, with fried eggs and bacon sausage patties.

WEST HOLLYWOOD— Mac and cheese lovers (which is everyone?!) can get excited for Vintage Enoteca's twist on wine and cheese pairings. For $30 per person, sample three half glasses of wine paired with mac and cheeses like goat cheese and fresh herb, lobster and saffron, and bacon and fontina.

SANTA MONICA— Molecular mixologist Rob Floyd will be bringing his Cocktail Theatre to Sonoma Wine Garden on the Dining Deck at Santa Monica Place. The educational performance teaches the history of mixology and comes with a few cocktails along the way. Talk about experiential learning.

SANTA MONICA— Latin Food Fest will hit Santa Monica Beach Park on March 20-21, with thematic tasting tents spread throughout its signature event, Grande Tasting Los Angeles. Expect culinary showdowns, plenty of bites, and plenty of boozy tastings.

The popular high-end Mexican chain doles out the guac for Super Bowl Sunday.

Well here’s a new take on Super Bowl Sunday menus. Rather than enticing sports fans out from their flat screen TV hovels for the day with reduced price drinks and wing deals, Rosa Mexicano is going to let customers stay right at home — they’ll be delivering the big ass bowl of guacamole straight to the house.

That’s right: Rosa Mexicano, the pink-hued Mexican party restaurant with locations across the United States (except one in West Hollywood), is willing to basically back up a bucket truck full of guacamole and dump in on your doorstep in anticipation of the big game.

Casually called the Guac-to-Go Party Pack (with a lot of allusions to their own super "bowl"), this game day delivery option is available for parties of basically any size. Sure, the largest option they actually list is the Guac for 20 which, at $5 a head, will set partiers back a cool hundred bucks. But what’s to stop someone from ordering two Guac for 20 deals? Or four or six or ten thousand? Hypothetically, there’s no end to the guacability of your next Super Bowl party.

If you’re worried, at this very moment, that there may not be enough tortilla chips in the entire world to satiate your desire for all that guac, rest assured: Rosa Mexicano is even providing the chips and tortillas (house-made, natch). So now there’s really no excuse.

(Spotted on Pinterest; a drawing from Cat vs. Human.)

Have you run out of space on your refrigerator door, and you still have important receipts to organize and children’s artwork to display? Then put your sofa to work with new Couch Magnets! (CAUTION: May cause shredding and/or shedding. Do not attempt to sit on couch while in use.)

Via Adam Rifkin.

[Listen, Cat; I know you need to hang on, and I am indeed sorry I don’t come with seat belts. But if you dig those claws into my back again, you and I are gonna have a problem.]

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Horse aficionados are familiar with the Shetland Pony, affectionately nicknamed the “Sheltie.” Less well-known, however, is the “Shelter” pony, which instinctively stands over smaller animals in snow and rain.

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In a couple of months, you'll find filet mignon and rib eye tacos from Sonora coming to Sawtelle Blvd.

With so many Asian restaurants on Sawtelle, the arrival of a taco shop named Sonoritas Prime Tacos will add an alternative and unique addition in a few months. The eatery's mission is to create authentic tacos, synonymous with ones in Sonora, Mexico. This means a mesquite charcoal grill and high-quality meats and cuts like filet mignon, rib eye, skirt steak and shaved rib.

Fresh, sustainable ingredients and handmade organic corn or flour tortillas will be something to look forward to, which is somewhere that's hard to find on the Westside. Also, Sonoritas will feature all-natural al pastor and chicken tacos, or vegetarian options like nopal (cactus) tacos. With family recipes perfected over generations, Sonoritas Prime Tacos will be a delicious new contender to the area.

Sonoritas Prime Tacos
2004 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

You might have tried your hand at pizza bagels, but what about pizza waffles? This breakfast-dinner mashup is a great excuse to use that new waffle maker you might have received for the holidays, or have tucked somewhere in the closet waiting to be used.

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There is sleeping with someone for tracks, for a part, or even for money. This former A list mostly television actress turned A list celebrity and reality star for a paycheck slept with this international B list celebrity just for his endorsement. He didn’t give it though.

 Pamela Anderson/Julian Assange

September 7, 2014

This A- list mostly television actress who will be out of work soon left her boyfriend home the other night because she wanted to hook up with her B+ list mostly television actor one time co-star again after they hooked up on set just prior to her finding her boyfriend.

Lea Michele/Charlie Hunnam