Shaena Engle
Shaena Engle is a food, lifestyle and travel writer for a variety of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Pasadena magazine, AOL, The Daily Meal, The San Diego Union Tribune and PokerPro magazine. She has interviewed top chefs including Lidia Bastianich, Michael Chiarello, Hubert Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jose Andres, and many others. She has authored three books, The Cheap Bastard’s Guide to Las Vegas (Globe Pequot Press), The Best Places to Kiss in Southern California (Beginning Press, a romantic travel guide) and Silver Linings: Triumphs of The Chronically Ill and Physically Challenged (Prometheus Books). She is also an amateur magician and often writes on gambling, poker and magical happenings. She also is a freelance consultant on restaurant, food, travel and hospitality public relations and marketing efforts.
Visiting Victoria, the capital of British Columbia and Vancouver Island’s biggest city, is like taking a step back in time. Named for England’s reigning queen, this charming city boasts mild weather, gorgeous views of the Pacific coast and harbor,...
Universal Studios Hollywood has teamed with Bravo television to host the first Bravo TV Top Chef Food & Wine Festival on March 19-20. The festival, inspired by the popular cooking competition series, will feature live challenges, panels with “Top...
Shaena Engle brings us her compilation of food and entertainment news for the month of March. Los Angeles
The Kitchen at Descanso Opens at Descanso Gardens
The Kitchen at Descanso has opened at La Canada Flintridge’s Descanso Gardens. The nature driven restaurant...
The raunchy clever and snarky The Book of Mormon has returned to LA for a short run at The Ahmanson Theatre through March 29. The lyrics, book and music were created from the minds of “South Park” creators Trey Parker and...
Big hair, leather and lace and a strong cast make the revival of Rock of Ages at the Bourbon Room, worth seeing. What used to be Cinespace, located located at 356 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd floor, is now the head-banging 80’s...
Inspired by this year's nominated films, here are a few cocktail recipes to make you feel award-worthy on Oscar night, brought to you by Loews Hollywood Hotel. If you can't attend this year's 92nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony, you can...
Shaena Engle brings us February Food News. This month is full of kisses, chocolate and champagne. Here are things to do and experience during the month of love. WeHo’s WeHo Bistro Introduces New Winter Menu West Hollywood’s cozy WeHo Bistro has...
Valentines Day is in the horizon. But where to go and what do you give that significant other, bestie, or yourself, to celebrate the Feast of Saint Valentine? WEHO TIMES contributor Shaena Engle, compiled the perfect Valentine’s Day gift...
Visitors to The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel can now enjoy a variety of mentalism, card and closeup illusions from magician Franco Pascali at their new “The Magic Show” theater. Pascali offers closeup wonders in an intimate setting. Located just a few...
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