Culver City plays host to Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, now in its 20th year. Sample food and beverages from some of nation’s most renown chefs and mixologists. Proceeds benefit anti-hunger organizations across the country.

June 1, 2008
1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $115 per ticket. Buy tickets here.

Taste of the Nation at Media Park
9070 Venice Boulevard / at Culver Boulevard
Culver City / Los Angeles / map it
877.268.2783 / website

Boating enthusiasts unite at the 33rd Annual Marina Del Rey Boat Show.

June 12 - 15, 2008
11am - 7pm (M-F) / 10am - 7pm (Saturday) / 10am - 6pm (Sunday)
Cost: $10 for adults / Free for children, 12 and under.

Marina Del Rey Boat Show at Burton Chase Park
13650 Mindanao Way / at Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey / Los Angeles / map it
949.757.5959 / website

Sitting poolside at the W Los Angeles-Westwood, Shira Lazar and fashion expert Crystal Fambrini take a look at summer style trends. Watch the video to see what’s hot this season and look below for details on where to shop.

Run For Cover
Raquel models Chach’s embroidered two-tone cover up (shown here in blue). She adds an eco-friendly touch with a cute “Love Our Planet” tote from Aeropostale, and brightens up the look with orange heels from Macy’s.
Nicole models Saint Grace’s “Jeni” tunic in Coral, topping off the look with a straw tote and hat.

What Lies Beneath
Raquel models Vitamin A’s reversible bikini, while Nicole strikes a Bond girl-esque pose in a green zip-up “monokini” (trend alert!) from Victoria’s Secret.
Nicole also models this Melissa Odabash bandeau style bikini (without cutout square top) — a remix on the classic black swimsuit.

And in a poolside cameo, Miss California Raquel Beezley models a safari-themed bikini from Victoria’s Secret. Sorry, sash not included.

All shoes and eyewear provided by Macy’s at Westside Pavilion.

W Los Angeles-Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue / at Le Conte Avenue
Westwood / Los Angeles
310.208.8765 / website

Sitting poolside at the W Los Angeles-Westwood, Shira Lazar and fashion expert Crystal Fambrini take a look at summer style trends.
Johnny and Xavier model looks from Macy’s, Quiksilver, and Aéropostale.
Watch the video to see what’s hot this season and look below for details on where to shop.

W Los Angeles-Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue / at Le Conte Avenue
Westwood / Los Angeles
310.208.8765 / website

Gardner gets in touch with his inner-child (and his athletic side) during a rock climbing adventure.

Champions USA
413 North Oak Street / at West Florence Avenue
Inglewood / Los Angeles
310.671.4400 / website

Mo gets a lesson in grilling — Italian style — from famed chef Mario Batali, who is currently promoting his new book, Italian Grill. Mario wore his signature orange crocs, natch.

For more on Mario, check out his Web site.