It's Fat Tuesday

Reminder: we took yesterday off thanks to Presidents Day

We did not to need remind ourselves, however, that we missed all of you.

That sting of emotion was felt all throughout our Day of the President.

It’s Fat Tuesday: representing the last day to eat that good hearty food for those that celebrate Lent.

To kick off our morning in Fat Tuesday and LA style, here are some of our city’s newest brunch spots, as given to us from the fine folks over at Eater: Los Angeles.

🥐Thirteen of the hottest new brunch spots in our city: From the classic steak and eggs at Charcoal in Venice to the innovative dishes at Ryla, this list from Eater: Los Angeles has something for everyone. Swanky Ardor in West Hollywood and the vegetarian Butcher's Daughter in West Hollywood also offer delicious options. The Den on Sunset serves up decadent brunches, including hot honey fried chicken and waffles, while Connie and Ted's refreshed weekend brunch menu includes shrimp chilaquiles and lobster croque. Mother Tongue in Hollywood offers a healthy brunch menu, and Madre! Oaxacan Restaurant and Mezcaleria serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Grab a bite out of this article over at Eater: Los Angeles for more mouthwatering options

📚️DYK: Our Libraries offer free income tax preparation and filing?: Our Los Angeles Library System offers a variety of options for those that wish to take advantage of free assistance, from the smart bookworms that know best! These options include in-person tax help, online tax help, resources for tax disputes, and more!

📸 Local Los Angeles photographer snaps over 200 film locations: A Reddit user recently posted over 200 photographs of what film locations look like now, in modern day, and then compares each photograph to what the set looked like when those movies were in production. We love the Reddit community, and we love these pictures!

🍄 Let’s talk more about the amusement of food: Toadstool Cafe recently opened with a menu of theme park favorites and a few unexpected twists inspired by the world of Mario Bros. The restaurant offers a range of dishes from salads, soups, knots, and burgers. Reviews from across the web, including Eater, WDW News Today, and Theme Park Insider, give an overall positive rating of the dishes, highlighting the impressive presentation of the Piranha Plant Caprese, the strong taste and potent dressing in the Super Star Chicken Salad, and the adorable toadstool shape of the Cheesy Garlic Knots

🏡 Stilt House lists for $1.6 million: An iconic house, known as the Stilt House, has just been listed with an asking price of $1.6 million. The Stilt House has been in various movies, including the 1995 hit, Heat, that starred Robert De Niro and Al Pacaino. The Stilt House was originally purchased twenty-years ago, and continues to have stunning views to this day: from the Hollywood Sign, to Catalina Island, and everything in-between. The house itself includes a sixty foot deck, a lower deck, a yard with a putting green, and a minibar. Everyone that has lived in the Stilt House has been thrilled with it. And we would be thrilled too

🎬️ Lights, camera, action in Palmdale!: Palmdale is stepping into the spotlight with the opening of its first film stage, marking a significant milestone in the development of a High Desert Hollywood. The 6,000-square-foot facility includes a 2,500-square-foot green screen, green room, dressing room, hair and makeup room, kitchen, and flexible space to cater to filmmakers' needs. With over 900 film permits issued in 2022, officials aim to establish a permanent presence of the film industry to diversify the local economy and bring well-paying jobs to the area

📖 Let’s get indie with bookstores: Jhoanna Belfer ignored naysayers when she opened Bel Canto Books in Long Beach, now part of a creative collective that includes a plant shop, cafe, and vintage goods. The bookstore has been so successful that Belfer recently opened a second location in North Long Beach, joining forces with other diverse business owners. Bel Canto Books also hosts events and pop-up vendors, offering opportunities for new entrepreneurs to test their ideas

🏖️ Winter beauty found within our beaches: Children are splashing around in ice-cold water, birds are eagerly awaiting treats from beach-goers, and brave souls are even braving the frigid surf at Santa Monica Beach. This week saw temperatures drop to unprecedented lows in Southern California, breaking records in several communities. But for those willing to brave the cold, it's a chance to enjoy the great outdoors in a way that few others will

Friday, we asked: How many countries (yes, countries) have ruled over Los Angeles?

The answer: Three

Today’s question: On February 13th, 2022, what Los Angeles Rams player became the eighth wide receiver to earn the honor of Super Bowl MVP?

1. Cooper Kupp

2. Cat Stevens

3. Allen Robinson

4. Van Jefferson

We will have the answer in tomorrow’s newsletter.

💫 Ice-T receives star: Tracy Lauren Marrow, better known as Ice-T, was born in Newark, New Jersey to Solomon and Alice Marrow. Recently, the rapper celebrated his 65th birthday on February 9th. Prior to his 65th birthday, Ice-T went to public school in Los Angeles….and ok, fine: Ice-T received Hollywood’s 2,747th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Friday. The rapper was surrounded by his Law and Order colleagues, wife, and daughter Chanel

🏆️NAACP Image Awards announced: The NAACP Image Awards took place last night, celebrating Black excellence in music, film, and television. Notably, Beyoncé took home three awards, including Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Album for Renaissance, while Rihanna snagged the trophy for Outstanding Video/Visual Album for Lift Me Up. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack also won big in the Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album category. The full ceremony, where all winners and categories will be announced, premieres this Saturday, February 25th, on BET.

🪸Avatar 2: officially third highest-grossing all time: Avatar: The Way of Water, threw an ice burg at Titanic, overtaking the ship as the third highest grossing movie of all time with $2.24 billion globally, close behind Cameron’s original Avatar ($2.92 billion), and Avengers: Endgame ($2.7 billion).

🛹 Great, Scott!: The stars of Back to the Future had a reunion recently at Fan Expo Portland. This reunion marks the second time Fox and Lloyd have reunited in recent months, after meeting at New York Comic Con in October. The beloved film franchise still resonates with fans decades after its debut, proving that time travel is timeless

🐜These earnings are not ant-sized: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is buzzing at the box office. The third film in the Marvel and Disney superhero series is expected to make $120 million in its domestic debut, including $105.5 million for the three-day weekend, and has already earned $241.3 million globally.

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In Honor of Presidents Day, yesterday:

Prior to becoming our 40th President, Ronald Reagan accomplished the following:

• Announced four football games for The Big Ten Conference in Davenport, Iowa [1932]

• Worked at WHO Radio in Des Moines, Iowa as an announcer for The Chicago Cubs: in particular, creating play-by-play of games using only basic descriptions that the station received by wire when the games were in progress [1932-1936]

• Signed a seven-year contract with Warner Brother Studios [1937]

• Made Hollywood debut in Love Is on the Air [1937], then starred in various movies and TV, some of which included:

• Dark Victory [1939]

• Santa Fe Trail [1940]

• Knute Rockne, All American [1940]

• Desperate Journey [1942]

• Kings Row [1942]

• Louisa [1950]

• Bedtime for Bonzo [1951]

• Cattle Queen of Montana [1954]

• Reagan’s last television appearance was in The Killers [1964]

• Gallup Polls considered Reagan as ‘Top 100’ in Hollywood [1941 to 1942]

• Reagan served as President, Screen Actors Guild [1959-1960]

Outside of Hollywood, Reagan served within the United States Military as a public relations officer, based out of Culver City. And though there were many more accomplishments in-between, Reagan would become our State’s 33rd Governor. Ronald Reagan would then serve as our Nation’s 40th President, serving two terms from 1980-1989.

Thank you, President Reagan, for your service.

📆 Best Things To Do This Week in Los Angeles and SoCal | LAist | LAist’s list of things to do in Los Angeles and Southern California, Week of: Monday, 20th - Thursday, 23rd

🎡 Now thru Friday | Disneyland | Varies | Disneyland Mardi Gras: With brass band revelry, Louisiana delicacies, and glittering beads, Mardi Gras Disneyland is ground zero for all things magical and carnival! Dig into Cajun cuisines, witness the larger-than-life parade, collect tons of colorful beads, and dance to the sounds of trombones. Let the good times roll!

🖼️ Now → February 28th | Hellada Gallery | Free | Journey into Color:
Oluwatosin Williams's first solo exhibition will be held in the heart of Downtown Long Beach at the Hellada Gallery: 117 Linden Avenue, Long Beach 90802. Viewers will partake in a journey into vibrant colors as the art illustrates moments of Black experiences on each canvas. The Journey into Color exhibition will feature stories of dance, music, portraits, and everyday life experiences. The opening reception/celebration will be on February 4, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm; onward Wednesday thru Sunday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Journey into Color art collection will be displayed from February 4th through 28th. The gallery is open to the public and is free admission

👶 10:30am - 11:00am | John C. Fremont Library | Free | Baby & Toddlers Storytime: Join your friends and our children's librarian for our storytime series. We will share stories, songs and flannel board fun

🧘‍♂️ 10:30am - 11:30am | Club Pilates [Costa Mesa] | Free | PilatesGras: Celebrate Fat Tuesday with PilatesGras. We will be giving out bling, treats & have plays on MardiGras fun available during ALL classes. New to Pilates? Try a FREE intro class at 10:30am and join the fun!

🎉 3:00pm | Willies Tin Shop | $15 | Fat Tuesday at Shady Grove Foods with Willies Tin Shop: Make your Reservation Today, for Fat Tuesday at Shady Grove Foods, featuring a special drink pairing/tasting from Willies Tin Shop!

🎤 10:00pm | The Laugh Factory | $20+ | Tuesday Turnup: Dane Cook, Jamie Keenedy, Lowell Sanders, Maija Digiorgio, Frazer Smith, Joe Bartnick 

🎤 Thursday, 9:45pm | Hollywood Improv: The Lab | $10 | Big Naturals: ft. Handren Seavey, Kim McVicar, Isabel Steckel, Dave Williamson, Ketra Long, Ahmed Bharoocha, Willie Simon, Johnny Mitchell, Glenn Bolton!

[1 - Glendale]🍺 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Wednesday, February 22nd | The Greyhound: Glendale | Free to play | Geeks Who Drink: Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul

[2 - Pasadena]🍺 7:00pm - 9:00pm: Wednesday, February 22nd | The Blind Donkey | Free to play | Geeks Who Drink: Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul

🚲️ CicLAvia: The Valley | Sunday, February 26th] A reminder that the City of Los Angeles is opening up five miles of Sherman Way, connecting Canoga Park, Winnetka, and Reseda on Sunday, February 26th from 9am - 3pm. These open streets will allow people to, well: do whatever they want according to the official CicLAvia website

🎤 8:00pm: Tuesday, March 14th | Hollywood Improv: The Main Room | $30 | Special Event: Adam Carolla and Friends

🇯🇲 Thursday, March 16th | Walt Disney Concert Hall | Various $45-116 | Ziggy Marley: Eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, activist, producer, humanitarian—Ziggy Marley has cut a singular path in the world, bringing the sounds of reggae music together with funk, blues, rock, and more. And no matter how far his interests take him, he always returns to his foundation: the transformative power of love

🤘Friday, June 2nd thru Sunday, June 4th | The Rose Bowl | Early Access - $99 + | Re:SET Los Angeles: A three-day festival featuring Steve Lacey, James Blake, Toro Y Moi, Fousheé, BOYGENIUS, Clairo, Dijon, Bartess Strange, LCD Soundsystem, Jamie XX, Idles, Big Freedia and more

🎨 50 Things To Do In February | DoLA: DoLA has curated a list of the fifty best things to do in our city throughout the month of February

🎨 Free museum entries for February | We Like LA: We Like LA has curated a list museums that have free admittance throughout the month of February. This list provides various times, locations and best museums to take advantage of for the month of February

❤️ February Guide | Patch LA: Event Guide: It is the month of LA love, and our friends over at Patch: Los Angeles, have curated a guide of things to do throughout the month of February. This Patch guide is mostly comprised of food events, restaurant specials, and neat hotels stays

📑 February Guide | LA Daily: Black History Month: Celebrate Black History Month with events happening all throughout Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Los Angeles Daily News has an in-depth guide on events, festivals, and family friendly mingles that focus on Black Culture

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