La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

La Cocina in Palm Springs is a Pan-Latin restaurant that explores the intersection of South American cuisine and its place in Southern California, thanks to Executive Chef and Palm Springs native Erick Hernandez. Celebrate Latin culture in the desert with a menu of amazing options while you dine outside and watch Palm Springs shapeshift as Reforma turns into a hot dance club from 10 PM … Continue reading La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Dining at Holiday House in Palm Springs is always a great idea. Step inside the blue and white space donned in colorful art, shelves of books, and a blue neon sign reminding guests that they might be, “Too Dumb for NYC; Too Ugly for LA.” Soak up the mid-century modern vibes here, a perfect Palm Springs design haven mixed with a South of France flair. … Continue reading Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House

Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B

Alice B’s new brunch menu has arrived and there is no better reason to flee your air-conditioned house than to sidle into this mid-century mod restaurant donned in a rotating art collection. Snag a seat on their inside-outside patio at Alice B – so you can soak up the views with little perspiration and hopefully a gentle breeze. Get boozy (or not) at this lively … Continue reading Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B

The Sunset Strip Getting Even More ‘Legendary’

Summertime in Los Angeles includes certain perks that make us feel fortunate to live here. One of the most enjoyable of those is rooftop dining. And one of the most spectacular rooftops is The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills.  In one direction are the Hollywood Hills, which begin rising just on the other side of Sunset Boulevard. Architectural masterpieces dot the landscape, including the … Continue reading The Sunset Strip Getting Even More ‘Legendary’

New Catalina Island Adventures for 2024

Flashbacks of Italy came to mind as we spiraled up and around switchback turns from the harbor town of Avalon. The cliff-hugging ocean vista views were certainly worth these fearful moments, expressing “OMG” aloud as we whizzed above the aquamarine crystal-clear waters below, where white boats accented the dazzling blue hues and homes hung off the curved hugging hillsides. Just 26 miles off the California … Continue reading New Catalina Island Adventures for 2024

Paso Robles Culinary Scene Explodes – Tiki cocktails, Indian spices, French fare, Gourmet tacos…

Paso Robles has really morphed since our last visit pre-pandemic. Discover some of the latest and greatest ways to savor Paso Robles, many that don’t include wine – published May 2024 on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com. Continue reading Paso Robles Culinary Scene Explodes – Tiki cocktails, Indian spices, French fare, Gourmet tacos…

Slow down in Santa Rosa, the Gateway to California Wine Country

Stay awhile. No need to race to Sonoma or Napa. Slow down and take advantage of Santa Rosa. Here are some of our favorite finds published on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com (February 24, 2024). https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/find-more-than-just-wine-in-santa-rosa-the-gateway-to-california-wine-country/ar-BB1iaVFM Continue reading Slow down in Santa Rosa, the Gateway to California Wine Country

Dolce Glow and Gifting Lounge Glams Festival Guests in LA

The desert came to LA this year in advance of Coachella because as you know everyone has to get “festival-ready.” The ultimate beauty gifting pampering party had everyone feeling and looking their best at a mansion covered in graffiti art (only in LA!) a day before the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off. Guests were treated to private @dolceglow by @isabelalysa spray tans, … Continue reading Dolce Glow and Gifting Lounge Glams Festival Guests in LA

Favorite Smorgasburg LA Bites and Sips in 2024

If you haven’t seen LaLaScoop’s article in Locale Magazine, we scoured and devoured eats from the new vendors at Smorgasburg LA, and rounded up our favorite bites and sips. Get to know these hardworking entrepreneurial Angelenos who bring their heritage and creativity to Los Angeles’s Smorgasburg. Try these flavors of the world every Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM in a safe area of … Continue reading Favorite Smorgasburg LA Bites and Sips in 2024