Despite what you were told in Junior High, chocolate happens to be good for your skin. Who knew the tasty treat is also packed with anti-oxidents? Don’t believe me? Let the following five spa treatments show you the benefits of cocoa. Now, if only they discovered that chocolate doesn’t have any calories.

Well, we don’t have snow in Los Angeles, unless of course you count the snow machines which may blanket the inside of a studio for a movie shoot. We do have chilly weather, if consider 65 degrees cool. If the So Cal sun has thinned your blood and you need a puffy down coat during balmy breeze, the following top 5 hot spots will help warm you up.

Punks, rockers, and rebels take heed. Should you need to entrust the details of sculpting, shearing, or spiking your locks, Bolt Barbers is more than happy to handle the job.

Ok, so you may not have received your nomination for a Golden Globe. But chances are you’ve received your fair share of invites to a gaggle of awards show galas and after parties. Which means you’re still on the Hollywood glam hook. After all, the boys in the photo pen shoot everyone at arrivals. And you don’t want to miss your close-up.

Los Angeles is crawling with celebrities and as far as famous foodies go, the chic chefs in town craft award-worthy dishes. I’m not sure what the culinary equivalent of Oscars might be, but consider the following 5 celebrity chefs nominated.

Much ado has been made in recent years about cottage chic and shabby style. If you’re idea of rustic living involves a sprawling compound tucked away on a Doheny Estates bluff, then you’re in luck. While this 5 bed/6.5 bath abode can in no way be considered quaint, the charming spread has been on the market for less a month and is open for the taking. Here’s the deets.

No time isn’t the right time for bubbly time. Or in other words, there isn’t an event or celebration that Champagne doesn’t make better. Let the following top five establishments help you raise your glass and toast . . . whatever, really.

Ok, ok. I know that everyone’s back on track, eating organic again with plenty of exercise now that the holiday hullabaloo has died down. And I don’t mean to tempt you guys to fall off the healthy bandwagon, but Italian gelateria Grom is so incredibly delicious, it’s worth throwing in the towel. At least once. Sweet tooths take note.

Even though your exercise regime is back on track, those holiday cakes and cookies may have done more damage than you first realized. No matter. the following top 5 scrubs in Los Angeles will more than whisk you into a lighter state of mind. These treatments have solid health benefits as well, including massaging tired muscles, increasing lymph drainage, improving circulation and digestion as well as soothing and softening skin. Don’t you just love it when looking good and feeling good go hand in hand?