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The Grove, TripAdvisor’s number-one ranked shopping destination in Los Angeles, played host last week to the inaugural “Lavish Brunch,” a gorgeously set 150-foot dining table atop the trolley tracks. Chef Dominique Ansel of acclaimed restaurant 189 showcased a menu of brunch fare for the 150 guests who braved the heat and dined in the shade of umbrellas and refreshed with Lillet-based cocktails. His offerings included … Continue reading A Lavish Brunch at the Grove
Situated on a sandy strip in Banderas Bay against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa received a major upgrade in 2018. The 433 ocean-facing guest rooms and suites all with private balconies were renovated in warm neutral sand tones. The open-air lobby entrance is filled with modern colorful décor, swinging pods, and an ice cream parlour. … Continue reading Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa: Fun for the whole family
Below are 10 things not to miss when visiting Long Beach, California no matter what time of year you choose to visit. Continue reading 10 Things Not to Miss in Long Beach, California
You could easily walk by the door to Q Sushi on the busy Downtown LA street near the swank Nomad Hotel sandwiched between the bustling Seven Grand bar and Seven Bar Lounge, without knowing you cruised by one of the best traditional Japanese experiences in Los Angeles. As we arrived a bit earlier than 8 PM, we were ushered to our seats at the omakase bar … Continue reading Q Sushi: DTLA’s Michelin star
UPDATED: Check out the new Beverly Hills To-Go Menu for pickup and delivery. 10% of all sales will go to No Kid Hungry. Dining at Fogo de Chão is like going to a meat party. The Fogo churrasco experience provides endless cuts of fire-roasted meat brought on large skewers to your table and sliced in front of you. Even a little prong is available for you to … Continue reading Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian meat feast
The thought of a dinner club did not actually sound appealing to me, maybe because I’m married now, maybe because the invite said 30 people and that sounded overwhelming, or maybe because going to dinner with strangers did not sound fun. A friend had convinced me to attend and I’m happy she did. All of my fears were swiftly squashed after a night on the … Continue reading DTLA Dinner Club: Culinary Camaraderie
Are you ready to rock your brain? Digest these next words slowly: sonically enhanced whisky. You don’t even know what it means yet, but you know you’re dying to try it. So, let’s back up a sec and lay the groundwork. This story begins with a guy named Dave Pickerell. People who circulate in the booze world remember the master distiller as a pioneer, a … Continue reading Sounds of Whisky in the Jar
UPDATED: Ordering online for curbside pickup and delivery is now available! 12-8pm Tuesday-Saturday. Bottles of wine and cocktail kits available too. Enjoy the Santuari experience from the comfort of your own home. Click here for the menu. Growing up in Old Lyme, Connecticut, our racket club was part of our childhood, a place to socialize, play tennis and swim in the pool. It was a … Continue reading Santuari Restaurant, a hidden sanctuary at Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club
This article was first published on MoneyInc, June 2019. Just like the stars who fled Los Angeles since the 1920s for some privacy, solitude, and warmer temperatures, we were fleeing 60-degree LA weather in late spring for 90-degree unwavering sunshine in the desert. Natural hot mineral springs, dry heat, and the arrival of the train all may have been reasons the city of Palm Springs … Continue reading Del Marcos Hotel: A mid century modern icon in Palm Springs
As hosted last month at New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, the Summer Fancy Food Show offered at least six football fields worth of specialty foods, including chocolate, cheese, olive oil and snacks. The largest special food industry event in North America, the Fancy Food Show is known to showcase its field’s best products and newest innovations. As presented by the membership-based Specialty Food Association … Continue reading 25 Must-Check-Out Brands From The 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show & Beyond
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