Tuesday , 24 May 2022
So you say you’ve got the best? I’ll be the judge of that! It’s not often that I actually believe the hype, but every now and then, I am humbled when I come across someone who claims to be “the best” and I actually agree. Ladies and gentleman… I present to you…. “CRACK... Read more »
Cold brew. Drip. Ethiopian. Turkish. Latte. Espresso. Grinding. French Press. Who knew a cup of coffee could be so interesting? While CoffeeCon 2014 was definitely a playground for the coffee connoisseur, for the normal, “I just need my caffeine,” type of people (points to self), this was an amazing day of coffee university. We... Read more »
Spoiler Alert: the chili pepper and maple chicken and waffles was a one-time Easter special at Los Angeles-based restaurant, Post & Beam. Actually, a “once in a lifetime experience” is how I would prefer to explain it… OK, that may be a little dramatic but it was sooo good. Think explosion of sweet and spicy... Read more »
It was love at first sight as I perused Groupon looking for the perfect meal for a quiet Saturday night. The feature image captured succulent baby back ribs smothered in what looked like a honey-based BBQ sauce. I clicked, and found the deal that would change my life forever: $12 for $22 Worth of... Read more »
Let’s start by giving a special shout out to dineLA for hosting Restaurant Week 2014 Winter Edition. It’s due to this fine invention that my girls and I were introduced to Sadie’s Kitchen & Lounge in Hollywood. Hidden immediately off of Hollywood Blvd. (on Las Palmas Ave.), Sadie’s Kitchen is definitely more than... Read more »
It’s that time again! Time for dineLA’s Restaurant Week happening January 20-31, 2014! You know those restaurants that you’ve always wanted to try but didn’t want to risk not paying your rent to eat there? No? Just me? In any event, dineLA’s Restaurant Week is for those people! Twice a year, dineLA hosts... Read more »
“What!?! You write a blog about brunch in LA and you haven’t been to Toast!?!” If I heard this one more time, I was gonna scream… So one Saturday morning, I put on my best cut-up T-Shirt, jean shorts and combat boots and made my way to Toast Bakery Cafe. It was your... Read more »
SoCal residents got a treat when 1964 Broadway production of ‘Funny Girl’ stopped by the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Production was presented by 3D Theatricals. Honestly, Rachel Berry’s rendition of ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’ on Glee is what brought ‘Funny Girl’ back to light for me. So I was excited to... Read more »
While at the 2013 Travel & Adventure Show, I entered to win a two-night stay at the Palm Springs Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa from Los Angeles Magainze. And well… I WON! Palm Springs is one of the many staycation destinations for Los Angelinos. It’s only a 2.5h drive out of the city but it... Read more »
One of my go-to restaurants for brunch in Los Angeles, Larchmont Bungalow is located in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles, right where Hollywood meets Mid-Wilshire and is a part of a strip of restaurants and stores on Larchmont Blvd. I ran up on this area by accident on one of my “oh i’ll just... Read more »