“Dedicated to the Pure Enjoyment of Chocolate”

Owner Denise and able bodied super-barista Cory.

By: Roger Ewing

Tifa Chocolate and Gelato just relocated their store to a new location in the Whizzin’s shopping center, right across from The Canyon Club and easy walk from Wood Ranch and the other restaurants in the Whizzin center. They have outstanding gourmet chocolate and the home made gelato that is to die for. Not only that, but they make what I consider to be the finest coffee to be had in the Conejo Valley. Friendly service combined with outstanding products at a reasonable price. If you are a prior customer, or if you haven’t yet enjoyed the Tifa experience, you must visit their new store and sample some of their amazing gelato, chocolate and coffees.

The new store is spacious with much more indoor, and soon, outdoor seating than their prior location at Kanan and the Ventura freeway. With summer coming you will want to head to Tifa for ice cold gelato, and your favorite iced coffee concoctions. www.TifaChocolate.com

Tifa Chocolate and Gelato
28888 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California

Roger Ewing

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Author of Eat, Pray, Love and More

By: Karen Lee

The recently opened, Malibu Library has been hosting a library speaker series featuring authors of renowned novels such as Eat, Pray, Love and The Art of Racing in the Rain. The series began on March 15th but will extend through July. Each month, the library will bring in a new author to give a presentation and reading of their book.

Here is the full lineup:

• Monday, March 18 at 7pm: Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain [PASSED]
• Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm: Kerry Max Cook, author of Chasing Justice 
• Thursday, May 16 at 7pm: Anne Lamott, author of Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
• Sunday, June 23: Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

Make sure to click on each book title for reviews, summaries and purchase options of the novel.

For seating reservations, please contact the Malibu Public Library at (310) 456-6438.

Karen Lee

Karen Lee, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in representing estate properties throughout the Greater West Valley area including Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura and Tarzana.

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Satisfy that Sweet Tooth without all the Sugar

By: Karen Lee

Tired of searching for allergy friendly products? Gluten-free, carb-free, sugar-free – you name it – Sugar Free Markets has it. Originally an online only, specialty store, Sugarfreemarkets.com opened a location in Woodland Hills at 23164 Ventura Blvd.

Sugar Free Markets boasts is vast selection of baked goods and in-store bakery. The bakery sells gluten-free, sugar-free and even carb-free products that range from cakes, to bread and cinnamon rolls. Shop owner, Frida Grushkowsky maintains a fully stocked store but offers free shipping from their online store to anyone in the area. She is also open to suggestions. If there is a product that a consumer would like but isn’t available through Sugar Free Markets, she is more than happy to order it.

In an interview with Patch.com Grushkowsky stated “We created Sugar Free Markets as we saw a big need for them. Our goal is to provide you with high quality products at the best possible price to fill all your Sugar Free, Gluten Free and Low Carb needs.”

Interested in learning more about the store?  Call (818) 538-5181 or visit sugarfreemarkets.com for a full list of their products.

Karen Lee

Karen Lee, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in representing estate properties throughout the Greater West Valley area including Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura and Tarzana.

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“Be a rainbow in someone else’s world” – Maya Angelou

By: Roger Ewing

A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of seeing renowned ukelele player, Jake Shimabukuro perform in Agoura Hills. I’ve always had a passion for music and recently took up guitar which made my appreciation for Shimbukuro’s talent all the much greater.

Shimbukuro has been a huge supporter of ChildFund International, an organization dedicated to helping both children and their family’s around the world. On his ukelele tour, ChildFund International has followed Shimbukuro around the US to promote awareness. While at his performance, I visited their booth and couldn’t help but feel compelled to help the cause. I decided to sign up as a sponsor for a child in need. By signing up, I received a small package describing the child I would be supporting. The young girl that I have the fortune of helping, is currently living in Cambodia wit hher grandparents because her parents work too far from home. There is more to her story, just as there is more to the story of many other children that need our help. For a very minimal amount per month, I am able to make the different a someone’s life who was not given the same opportunities that many in the US are afforded.

I strongly suggest looking into the ChildFund International organization. The organization states that “the well-being of the world’s children leads to the well-being of the world”. As globalization continues, it is incredibly important to maintain a global mindset. By helping a child in need, we are helping the world grow as a whole.

Roger Ewing

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“You Write The Rules” 2013 World Tour

By: Karen Lee

Ask any adult and you will find that they at some point in their life saw the Harlem Globetrotters. I remember seeing them while I was in High School – long before I became interested in basketball. They never fail to entertain the crowd through their incredible athleticism and humor. There is nothing like watching red, white and blue clad players run around the court dunking two basketballs at once, flipping before making a shot or even jumping over one another to score a basket.

On February 17, you have the opportunity to see the Harlem Globetrotters live in downtown Los Angeles at the Staples Center. They will be performing a show entitled, “You Write The Rules” where the audience literally, writes the rules. You can vote for your favorite rule at the Harlem Globetrotter’s website and choose from options such as playing with two basketballs, holding a penalty box or even adding a 35-foot point shot.

Before the game, the Globetrotters are offering a once in a lifetime chance to meet and greet the team. Purchasing a “Magic Pass” will allow each holder to meet the team one-on-one before the game and see a 30 minute pre-show.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to see them yet, tickets are on sale here or at the Staples Center. Tickets start as low as twenty dollars, so take a look! What a great treat to take your kids, grandkids, or parents for a nostalgic experience.

Karen Lee

Karen Lee, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in representing estate properties throughout the Greater West Valley area including Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura and Tarzana.

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“Eat Pub” to Replace the Former Casa de Carlos

By: Karen Lee

This February expect a new hot spot to open its doors in Woodland Hills. After experiencing success in downtown Sherman Oaks, “The Local Peasant” owners  Mario Guddemi, Sal Aurora and Karl Makinen decided to expand. According to Makinen, the new location ”will be very similar to the Sherman Oaks location except they will feature 27 craft tap beers and a glass walk-in keg cooler in the middle of the restaurant.”

They will maintain their emphasis on local ingredients for their bar bites in both restaurants. The Woodland Hills menu will offer salads, burgers, and main dishes such as ribs, chicken and stew. The current location features delectable dishes like Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon and a Portobello mushroom burger. Along with the dinner menu, Sherman Oaks also offers brunch at their location with a large variety of menu items. The new location will vary in terms of food offered but will feature the most popular items from Sherman Oaks. 

Cocktails offered at the Woodland Hills location will have a “prohibition” theme that includes side cars, Negornis as well as Moscow Mules. This pub will be a great spot come this February and I’m looking forward to trying it out. For more information check out their website www.thelocalpeasant.com

Karen Lee

Karen Lee, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in representing estate properties throughout the Greater West Valley area including Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura and Tarzana.

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“Eat Pub” to Replace the Former Casa de Carlos

By: Karen Lee

This February expect a new hot spot to open its doors in Woodland Hills. After experiencing success in downtown Sherman Oaks, “The Local Peasant” owners  Mario Guddemi, Sal Aurora and Karl Makinen decided to expand. According to Makinen, the new location ”will be very similar to the Sherman Oaks location except they will feature 27 craft tap beers and a glass walk-in keg cooler in the middle of the restaurant.”

They will maintain their emphasis on local ingredients for their bar bites in both restaurants. The Woodland Hills menu will offer salads, burgers, and main dishes such as ribs, chicken and stew. The current location features delectable dishes like Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon and a Portobello mushroom burger. Along with the dinner menu, Sherman Oaks also offers brunch at their location with a large variety of menu items. The new location will vary in terms of food offered but will feature the most popular items from Sherman Oaks. 

Cocktails offered at the Woodland Hills location will have a “prohibition” theme that includes side cars, Negornis as well as Moscow Mules. This pub will be a great spot come this February and I’m looking forward to trying it out. For more information check out their website www.thelocalpeasant.com

Karen Lee

Karen Lee, estate agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, specializes in representing estate properties throughout the Greater West Valley area including Woodland Hills, Calabasas, West Hills, Agoura and Tarzana.

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