Manna

As if my belly weren't already big enough, it got even fuller this evening after we indulged in some all-you-can-eat meatfest at Manna Korean BBQ.

My cousins are in town from Michigan and so instead of taking them to typical tourist spots like Universal Citywalk or Glendale's Americana to eat, they opted for some smoke infested, grease sticking, korean bbq action. And that was fine by me!

Birthdays are a riot at this place. But that's all I'll say about that or now since we plan on taking some innocent victims there for theirs, and let's just say some champagne surprises will ensue.

So venture on to Koreatown and get ready for some Manna action. Warning: your hair and clothes will never be the same.

Royal/T Cafe

Get ready for some royal treatment at this oh so hip and very cool cafe/shop/gallery! Royal/T Cafe is a cafe, concept shop and art exhibit all-in-one. Inspired by Tokyo’s trendy maid cafes, Royal/T offers eats like baked eggs with salmon, asparagus, and creme fraiche for breakfast and curry rice with chicken for lunch. In the afternoon, waitresses in French maid costumes present a full tea service with Japanese flair.

So hop on over to Culver City and check out the Raddest Tea Party in town!

Juju Cereal Bar

If you go coo coo for cocoa puffs like I do, then this is the place for you. Juju Cereal Bar revolutionizes breakfast and lets you build the cereal bowl of your dreams. They have all sorts of cereals and toppings imaginable. Create your own concoction and complete it with 16 different milk options!

It's in Westwood, LA so hop on over.

Noah's Ark

As the weather outside gets chillier, it's that time of year to find some indoor fun to keep the little ones busy. Hop on board and join Noah and his friends on the famous Ark. Noah's Ark at the Skirball Cultural Center invites you and your family to explore an 8,000-square-foot gallery like no other. Play, build, climb, explore, and construct in the floor-to-ceiling wooden ark. We visited last year, and are planning to return soon, since "mr. red" is older and can interact in the exhibit more. So prepare to immerse yourself in a treasured childhood tale and get ready for a one-of-a-kind journey on the Ark.

Fashionology

Think Build-a-Bear meets Project Runway. Fashionology LA is a perfect experience for the tween in your life. I took my niece here for her 11th birthday and she had a blast. Girls design their own clothing from the ground up. Plus, at the end, they get to star in their very own photo shoot modeling their new creations! So take a trip down to the oh so trendy 90210 and treat your tween to to some FASHIONOLOGY 101.