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Paralympian cyclists train for world championships in Carson
http://www.youtube.com/v/SQLydkWda0g?version=3&f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata Meet Greta Neimanas of Cardiff and Laura Sobchik of Santa Monica, who are training for the Para Track Cycling World Championships at the Home Depot Center Velodrome in Carson. They are hoping to do well there and go on to the Paralympic Games in London in August. Read the original post: Paralympian cyclists train for world championships in Carson
EaterWire : Chicago Nick’s in Venice, Naan Stop to Atlanta, More!
Click here to view the full photogallery. VENICE— Poke-Poke , situated in that cluster of three food windows off the Venice Boardwalk, has relocated one stall over. Into its former space comes Chicago Nick’s , a meat sandwich spot serving the above pictured menu. Bread is supposedly shipped in from Chi-Town. [EaterWire] ATLANTA— Remember the defunct Naan Stop food truck? LAW reports that owners/brothers Neal and Samir Idnani plan to open a restaurant this year in the Decatur or Emory vicinity featuring items off the truck’s menu. [LAW] SANTA MONICA— Today through Sunday, Silver Lake’s Forage restaurant pops up at Art Los Angeles Contemporary from 11AM to 7PM selling salads, sandwiches, and desserts. [EaterWire] View post: EaterWire : Chicago Nick’s in Venice, Naan Stop to Atlanta, More!
EaterWire : Chicago Nick’s in Venice, Naan Stop to Atlanta, More!
Click here to view the full photogallery. VENICE— Poke-Poke , situated in that cluster of three food windows off the Venice Boardwalk, has relocated one stall over. Into its former space comes Chicago Nick’s , a meat sandwich spot serving the above pictured menu. Bread is supposedly shipped in from Chi-Town. [EaterWire] ATLANTA— Remember the defunct Naan Stop food truck? LAW reports that owners/brothers Neal and Samir Idnani plan to open a restaurant this year in the Decatur or Emory vicinity featuring items off the truck’s menu. [LAW] SANTA MONICA— Today through Sunday, Silver Lake’s Forage restaurant pops up at Art Los Angeles Contemporary from 11AM to 7PM selling salads, sandwiches, and desserts. [EaterWire] View post: EaterWire : Chicago Nick’s in Venice, Naan Stop to Atlanta, More!
Extra, Extra: David Lynch’s on Coffee, Tiny Baby Goes Home & Another Abuse Claim Filed Against Sheriff’s Department
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a witness points to the wrong guy in the Rockefeller impostor case, David Lynch’s thoughts on coffee and the world’s third-smallest baby goes home. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read more: Extra, Extra: David Lynch’s on Coffee, Tiny Baby Goes Home & Another Abuse Claim Filed Against Sheriff’s Department
Extra, Extra: David Lynch’s on Coffee, Tiny Baby Goes Home & Another Abuse Claim Filed Against Sheriff’s Department
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a witness points to the wrong guy in the Rockefeller impostor case, David Lynch’s thoughts on coffee and the world’s third-smallest baby goes home. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Read more: Extra, Extra: David Lynch’s on Coffee, Tiny Baby Goes Home & Another Abuse Claim Filed Against Sheriff’s Department
Bike Lane Installation Underway on Main Street in Venice
Main Street in Venice is going on a “road diet” and today crews began the work of removing one car lane in each direction to make room for new bike lanes. The new bike lanes will run between Winward Circle and Marine Street at the Santa Monica border. more › See the original post: Bike Lane Installation Underway on Main Street in Venice
Woman with a Double Vagina Rejects $1 Million Offer to Star in Local Porn Production
The woman who has been on British television this week talking about how she has two vaginas has (not surprisingly) rejected a $1 million offer from a local porn honcho. Steven Hirsch, the president of the adult video company Vivid Entertainment, wrote her a letter saying, “You are obviously an extraordinary woman and I would like to make you an offer to star in an upcoming Vivid production.” more › Read the original: Woman with a Double Vagina Rejects $1 Million Offer to Star in Local Porn Production
TV Junkie: Hulu’s New Shows + Weekend Edition
Hulu unveiled a slate of new shows and a new season of Morgan Spurlock’s “A Day In The Life” last weekend. Will these shows help keep Hulu relevant or do they need to keep negotiating to get more TV reruns? — All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan weekend edition. more › See original here: TV Junkie: Hulu’s New Shows + Weekend Edition
Mark the Moment: Daniel Humm, James Kent, and Abram Bissell
Welcome back to Mark The Moment , a video series in which Eater explores the career-defining moments in the lives of chefs and the significance of a mentor/mentee relationship. Today Abram Bissell , chef de cuisine at NoMad , James Kent , the chef de cuisine at the forthcoming Eleven Madison Park restaurant and their mentor Daniel Humm share their stories. Stay tuned for new tales from some more of the country’s best chefs, including Anita Lo and David Bouley.



