Entertaining Outdoors

Need a party venue? Look no further than your own backyard. Take advantage of the clear-skied, warmer days with our tips for hosting your next dinner soiree or family gathering al fresco.

Wine Tasting on the Malibu Wine Trail

A burgeoning wine scene known as the Malibu Coast American Viticultural Area, or the “Malibu Wine Trail,” has been steadily gaining popularity and accolades as the hot new spot for […]

Why We’re Obsessed with Our Air Fryers

Crispy Brussels sprouts, low-calorie buffalo cauliflower, crunchy zucchini chips…is it any wonder we’ve gone nuts over our air fryers? As of 2020, nearly 40% of the homes in the U.S. […]

Crafting Wine: How Sweet It Is

Dr. Carlos Guanche has spent nearly three decades as a top-rated orthopedic surgeon. A few years ago, he turned his passion for wine into a more substantial hobby. When his […]

Creative Take out

Support Our Local Restaurants! With the boomeranging restrictions on restaurants due to our pandemic, there are always ways to help keep our favorite haunts from closing. One way dedicated diners […]

Dining Outside

Restaurants continue to do an amazing job to provide an enjoyable dining experience, constantly reinventing themselves to keep up with the pandemic. Many of us are thrilled with the opportunity […]

Emil’s Bake House

Our Local Premier Artisanal Bakery To become an exceptional baker, you must be able to master the intricate combination of both science and art. That’s a skill that Christian Kaufmann, […]

Local Flavor

The Grill on the Alley Since opening their doors in 2006, The Grill on the Alley in Westlake Village has provided quality dining experiences where guests can expect excellence in […]

Take Out, Dine In, or Delivery

Takeout, dine in, or delivery. Treat yourself to a night off, and support our local eateries. Bogie’s Bar 32001 Agoura Rd. Westlake Village 818.889.2394 bogies-bar.com Brent’s Delicatessen and Restaurant 2799 Townsgate Rd.

Valentine’s Day Ideas

Leave them Love Notes
This sweet and simple Valentine’s tradition is one of my favorites. Every year, February 1 through 14, I remind my family how much I love and appreciate them by leaving them a daily love message or a favorite moment we shared with a photo.

Valentine’s Recipe Ideas

A romantic date night at a fancy
restaurant may be out of question
this year, but that doesn’t mean you
can’t have a romantic evening in.
CSM readers share their special recipes
sure to spice up your kitchen this
Valentine’s Day.

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