L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

Back-to-School time is upon us, a chill is in the air, and I’m excited to help scoop up all of the best L.A. has to offer this year!  But before digging into new fall happenings, I’d like to share my culturally enriching summer season here in LaLaLand!  I challenge anyone who claims that L.A. is only about glitz and glam – for I experienced some … Continue reading L.A. Summer with Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, and Chagall!

Mix up your LA date spots this fall

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine online. Depending on your date or mood, Los Angeles is comprised of many unique areas to satisfy your taste buds or your date specifications whether that involves cocktails, food, views, or entertainment. Whether you desire ambiance that includes ocean views, Hollywood Hills views, marina views, or sunset views, Los Angeles has many desirable options. Try a classic … Continue reading Mix up your LA date spots this fall

Awards Season Began in Luxury at the ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party!

It’s hard to believe that the 2017 Emmy Awards breezed in and out last weekend – the first of an ever-exciting awards season!  And I got to kick it all off with my friend Debbie Durkin at her exclusive ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party! On Friday, September 15th, celebs stepped from the red carpet into ultimate luxury in The Beverly Hilton‘s newly renovated Wilshire Garden.  Surrounded … Continue reading Awards Season Began in Luxury at the ECOLUXE Lounge Pre-Emmys Party!

Join Suncadia Resort in Donating to Local Jolly Mountain Fire Departments to Give Relief to Fire Victims

Join Suncadia Resort in helping local victims of the Jolly Mountain Fires. They’ve been blazing strong and the smoke is intense. Last weekend after my Andiamo Workout concluded the smoke thickened to a consistency of pea soup. We could see planes over the ridge circling and swooping into the water below to douse the fires as we at breakfast at Portals overlooking the valley. The … Continue reading Join Suncadia Resort in Donating to Local Jolly Mountain Fire Departments to Give Relief to Fire Victims

“Why Whisky” Tour: Los Angeles

If whiskey and ice cream have their own official day, Bourbon certainly deserves is own month. Whiskey lovers, this month is yours. To celebrate September as National Bourbon Heritage Month, whiskey expert, Tom Fischer, visited the L.A. area with a whiskey dinner and tasting at both The Church Key in West Hollywood and Sonoma Wine Garden Santa Monica. I had the luxury of attending the … Continue reading “Why Whisky” Tour: Los Angeles

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, a Coastal Oasis

This article was first published on Resident Magazine online, July 2017. After two nights at Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach right on the marina, we quickly felt like the hotel may have been developed around the cuisine. Every meal at the hotel’s Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge was extraordinary thanks to the expertise of Chef Aaron Robbins and his culinary team. What made our stay … Continue reading Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, a Coastal Oasis