The final stretch of summer is here! Whether you’re cranking up the BBQ or enjoying some time outdoors, we wish you plenty of sun and fun. Below you’ll find a few local happenings, insider tips and lifestyle content curated for the season. Enjoy!
Real Estate in the News
For Wealthy West Coasters, Working Remotely Means Home Can Be Anywhere
No longer tethered to the office, luxury homebuyers from big cities are seeking out roomier, more remote locales, with the Greater Palm Springs region at the top of their lists. Read more here.
Local Events
Looking for a fun date idea? Travel back to a simpler time, when going to a movie was a major Friday night activity and most certainly enough to land you a second date. We’re not talking about the ArcLight or AMC, or even some of the newer dine-in theaters that have popped up—we’re talking about drive-in theaters.
Santa Monica’s Michelin-Starred Dialogue to Open an Outdoor Wine Bar With Small Plates
With something like a multi-hour tasting menu out of the question during the pandemic, Dialogue is transitioning to an outdoor-friendly small plates and wine bar setup on the Third Street Promenade-facing patio just outside its main dining dining room in Santa Monica.
You can dine on closed streets in these L.A. neighborhoods
We’ve really come to love outdoor dining these last few weeks—after all, for now, it’s the only dine-in service available.
To roll with the punches a number of restaurants are offering patio service in addition to their takeout and delivery menus, and who are we to complain? After all, L.A. weather makes for perfect outdoor meals.
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
Looking for Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained? Check Out These Safe Outdoor Family Activities.
Patch has compiled a few safe activities to keep the family busy outdoors. All of these activities can be done wearing a mask and with social distancing practices in mind. Find your next great family bonding experience and reduce everyone’s stress.
36 Of The Best Summer Grilling Recipes Perfect for Those Summer Nights
Fire up the grill and try one of Better Homes and Garden’s favorite grilling recipes for your next summer cookout. Choose from classic main dishes—grilled chicken, steak, burgers, salmon, ribs, and more—or a delicious side, like grilled corn or pineapple. Dessert is even covered—all fresh off the grill.
19 Designer Tips for Lightening Up a Dark Room
Brightening up a dark space is a common challenge when designing a room. While a major renovation can certainly assist, knocking down walls or adding windows are thankfully not the only options. There are foolproof tricks that the pros use to add light in dark spaces. From painting the ceiling to layering in accessories, Elle Decor rounded up their favorite tips to help you let the light in.