11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

People come from all over the world to experience Coachella, which is just as much about the music as the experience. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is really like finding the fountain of youth. Just be prepared to not sleep for three days, drink plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Here are some of our favorite moments from 2019’s Coachella Weekend 1 – … Continue reading 11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

8 California Food Trends to Add to Your Grocery List This Spring and Summer

When people outside of California think of Californian cuisine, their minds may turn to avocado toast, sushi and fusion dishes. The Golden State has enjoyed a reputation as a gourmet health food leader. Additionally, the foods created by California chefs are known for their creativity. Get a taste of California noms by taking inspiration from the latest 2019 culinary trends in the Golden State. From … Continue reading 8 California Food Trends to Add to Your Grocery List This Spring and Summer

Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

Nobu, now the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, came on my radar 14 or 15 years ago when our Washington, DC crew spent a week at the Shore Club Hotel in Miami with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Tara Reed, Adrien Brody, and Jamie Foxx partying in our midst either poolside, at a table nearby on New Year’s, or the start of each evening … Continue reading Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

A Rose Bowl That Never Tasted So Good!

On Sunday, April 7th, I hit one of my favorite food and wine events of the year – Masters of Taste 2019 at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena! I managed to be first in line this year, arriving almost an hour before the flood gates opened because I didn’t want to miss a moment taking in the gourmet afternoon I knew I was … Continue reading A Rose Bowl That Never Tasted So Good!

The ultimate sushi experience at Nozawa Bar

Nozawa Bar has been one of my sushi fantasies for a long time, the place you go for a 20+ course carefully selected sushi and seafood Japanese tasting menu for your birthday or special occasion. I had heard tales of this secret place since it opened in April 2013. After waiting many years in LA to experience this tradition-based omakase sushi meal, 2019 was going … Continue reading The ultimate sushi experience at Nozawa Bar

All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

This article was first published on MoneyInc, March 2019. On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since its designation as a national park, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt. There’s no better time to connect with the outdoors by exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1903, President Roosevelt stood over the gorge and declared, “Let this great wonder of nature remain as … Continue reading All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

Gilbert, Arizona is Phoenix’s coolest suburb

This article was first published on MoneyInc, April 2019. Twenty-five years later I returned to the Phoenix area, but this time it was not to live with the Apache Indians and volunteer on their reservation in San Carlos. I was headed to Gilbert, Arizona, a thriving suburb 30 minutes outside of Phoenix that was once the hay shipping capital of the world thanks to the … Continue reading Gilbert, Arizona is Phoenix’s coolest suburb

KASS Wine Bar and Restaurant brings France to La Brea

A chic, sophisticated new addition has popped up on La Brea – KASS Wine Bar + Restaurant – courtesy of Michelin starred and world-renowned Chef Christophe Émé, who is offering an approachable French dinner menu and unparalleled wine list. A 40-seat dining room with an open kitchen to watch the culinary team work their artistic magic sits adjacent to a classy intimate bar stripped of pretention. Enter into … Continue reading KASS Wine Bar and Restaurant brings France to La Brea

Up on the Roof, catch a Movie

Sunsets and movies. It’s what Los Angeles does best. But for years, movie watchers were condemned to darkened rooms lit only by the screen and a few obnoxious cell phones. It wasn’t always so. There was a time when people watched films from their cars, enjoying to some extent being out of doors on warm evenings. Drive-ins are all but gone now but a new … Continue reading Up on the Roof, catch a Movie