If you love to eat cake, you are going to want to tune into this episode where We Know WeHo talks to Tom Rosa from Cake and Art.  This business has been around since 1976 and has baked cakes for the Hollywood Elite and stars like Cary Grant, Errol Flyn, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, Julie Andrews, Lady Gaga, Cher, Oprah, Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber.  Cake & Art makes more than just a cake, their cakes are truly a work of art.  Anything you can imagine, their artists can create a very sweet rendition guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Tracy and Mikey give a rundown of how they would spend Valentine's Day in West Hollywood and Maxine is back with David Stanko and tips on best products to use to maintain her color and a healthy head of hair.

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Website: www.cakeandart.com

Instagram: @cakeandart

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B2v Salon @b2Vsalon

David Stanko @thedavidstanko

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The We Know WeHo team brings you a special edition podcast as a follow up to the January We Know Vino podcast episode.  Mikey Consbruck, owner of V Wine Room takes his co-host Tracy through a live Rhone tasting.  Mike has an incredible lineup of four white varietals and three red varietals...and a cheese pairing!  You can try all of these wines and the cheeses at V Wine Room in West Hollywood, so come on down and enjoy a glass or two of your favorite wine.  You can join the February 5th tasting event at V Wine Room by emailing [email protected] to reserve your space.

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From the We Know WeHo podcast team, a monthly special edition podcast episode all about wine! This is the time of year for new white and rosė releases and Mikey Consbruck, owner of V Wine Room,  is excited about the Grenache Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Viognier varietals that will be starting to hit the market in February.  He shares with Tracy his recent trip up to Santa Barbara Wine Country and some amazing wines he tasted from winemaker Sonja Magdevski including her Clementine Carter Grenache Blanc and a new cool climate Spanish Garnacha (Grenache).  Mikey also fell in love with a rosė he tasted at Demetria with watermelon tasting notes.  Tracy ask Mikey's picks for Rhone specific wine clubs to join and he recommends Tensley, Four Brothers and Larner Vineyards.

With so much wine and so little time, we leave you with Mikeys rule of thumb - “Just drink what you like...”

V Wine Room has 85 wines by the glass and offers 20% on bottles to go.  Insider tip:  ask your V Wine Room server to pair your wine with the perfect cheese and you can order to cheese & meat to go for an at- home wine and cheese pairing. 

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We Know WeHo kicks off 2022 with a mind-expanding conversation with renowned cosmic channel ELIZABETH APRIL, also known as EA, who lives in (and loves) West Hollywood!  EA is a gifted thought leader who is a clairvoyant, truth seeker, intuitive psychic, paradigm shifter, and best-selling author.  Her ongoing mission is to help humanity awaken by expanding their mind to the infinite possibilities the universe has to offer.  Listen to what EA has to share with Tracy & Mikey about her story, the work she does, the Hollywood Portal, Aliens in WeHo, and her favorite spots to Eat Shop & Play in West Hollywood! 

(Elizabeth April interview at 15 minutes)

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The second episode of We Know Vino from the We Know WeHo team featuring Mikey Consbruck from V Wine Room begins by continuing the conversation about Santa Barbara County wines.  Hear about two exquisite estate wineries that Mikey visited and their unique tasting experience and wine varietals.  Tracy gets a little education on Beaujolais that is one of Mikey's seasonal wine picks that also include cooler climate Syrah, Tennant, Nebbiolo, Chateauneuf du Pape and fuller body heavier whites like Grenache Blanc and Viognier labels. 

With NYE approaching, there are so many bubbly choices from French Champagne & Cremant, Spanish Cava, Italian Lambrusco, and California Sparkling Wine to fill your glass for a toast at midnight.

V Wine Room has 85 wines by the glass and offers 20% on bottles to go.  Insider tip:  pull up a seat at the bar and order a glass of Tennant & the Santa Barbara Nebulite  

With so much wine and so little time, we leave you with Mikeys rule of thumb - “Just drink what you like”

V Wine Room https://www.vwineroom.com/

Instagram @weknowweho_official

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The We Know WeHo team is joined by David Stanko, a renowned colorist, to talk about the ins and outs of going gray (early).  There is lots to learn as Tracy (aka Sporty Spice) and Maxine (Vanity Girl Hollywood) learn about tips and techniques for going gray...especially if you are tempted by the  all gray look of Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon in the Sex in the City reboot.

David Stanko has a reputation as one of the most accomplished hair colorists in America.  He’s has been involved in every facet of hair coloring for both startup companies and established industry leaders.  David has taught around the world and worked in top NYC salons.  He is the author of Formula Boss Volumes I, II and III and Color Conversion Made Easy.  David recently joined the JPMS family in the newly created role of technical director of hair color for Paul Mitchel Professional. 

You can find David at the B2V Salon in West Hollywood.  

Instagram @thedavidstanko  |  @theb2vsalon

Hear from CEO and Co-Owner Dennis Nelson from Grain Traders, a newly opened unique food experience in the up and comping micro community development in West Hollywood - the Fairfax District.  They serve inspired and consciously-prepared meals that are served on an individually selected plate that finds its roots and inspiration from a Singapore location.   Insider tip:  the chocolate chip cookie is out of this world!  Listen to the podcast to find out what their secret is behind the explosive savory cuisine prepared by Venezuelan born Chef Gisela.

Website:  https://www.graintraders.com/en-us/

Instagram: @graintradersla

Facebook: Graintradersla

And CONGRATULATIONS to the We Know WeHo podcast for winning the Creative Communications Award at the 37th West Hollywood Creative Business Awards!!   If you are a business in West Hollywood that would like to be featured please send an email to [email protected]

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This week, We Know WeHo is joined by Dr. Sargon Lazarof who just opened a new flagship location in the heart of West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip.  Dr. Lazarof is a Los Angeles native and is a cosmic dentistry and dental implant specialist and is particularly adept at oral surgery and the placement of dental implants.  He invented the Ultratooth™ Immediate Tooth Replacement System more than 30 years ago — the only FDA-cleared treatment that provides full dental implant functionality at the time of placement.  Sargon Dental also offers bone grafting, full mouth reconstruction, TMJ treatment, and for people with low bone volume, sinus lift. Individuals can also undergo cosmetic dentistry, including crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, and veneers.

Website: https://www.sargondental.com/

Instagram:  @sargondental | @theultratooth

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This is a special edition podcast episode with Keith Kaplan, one of the founding trustees of the The Pandemic Recovery Coalition, a 501 ( c ) 6 organization that was created to advocate against unreasonable regulations and ordinances introduced by the West Hollywood city council creating  burdens that threaten the survival of local businesses already struggling to recover from the losses incurred as a result of both the COVID pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests.

Keith is joined in conversation with several West Hollywood business owners about an ordinance that the West Hollywood City Council will deliberate on Monday, November 1, that would create a city-wide $17.64 minimum wage for all employees​,​ across all sectors - not just for hotel workers effective July 1, 2022. In addition, this ordinance requires that all businesses provide compensated and uncompensated sick time, equally over 4.5 weeks in time off.  This ​will be a sudden 35% (approximate) increase in wages which impacts West Hollywood, restaurants, and retailers, many of which operate on very small profit margins.

West Hollywood City Council Meeting General Information - https://www.weho.org/city-government/wehotv/city-council-meetings 

West Hollywood City Council Meeting Agenda Packet (item 4.a)

Let's talk about grapes!  Welcome to our inaugural episode where we are talking all about wine!  The We Know WeHo team is adding a new monthly bonus podcast called "We Know Vino" with hosts Tracy Paaso and Mikey Consbruck from V Wine Room in West Hollywood.   

There are several wine regions near Los Angeles and the first episode out of the gate Tracy and Mikey give an overview of the Santa Barbara wine region and highlight a few of their favorite tasting rooms in the adorable town of Los Olivos.  Spoiler Alter:  there is so much more wine in this diverse growing climate than Pinot as you may have learned from the Hollywood cinema hit "Sideways".

Mikey goes deep with an explanation of carbonic wine and you will discover a few of their favorites when you give the show a listen!

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