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Matū Kai in Brentwood opened April 6, after Matu’s huge success in Beverly Hills since 2021. Anyone who has dined here knows that their 100% Grass-Fed Wagyu menu from First Light Farms in New Zealand will update your expectations about boeuf, and may make you never want to eat any other kind of meat. The new grand sexy restaurant, donned in dark solid walnut, is … Continue reading Matū Kai opens in Brentwood with their beloved wagyu menu
Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025
Following an extensive renovation, The Amigo Room is officially open. Nestled inside the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs and inspired by the mid century modern era, this reimagined cocktail hideaway embraces a welcoming ambiance for guests and locals alike to sip and savor from the new cocktail and bar menu. The space itself is a sleek design-forward desert retreat featuring earthy tones of terracotta, sage and sand, complemented … Continue reading Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu
Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party
It’s Taco Time! Get ready for Taco Tuesday or Taco Everyday!!! In Los Angeles, there is a plethora of amazing options to choose from. We rounded up our favorite tacos during the pandemic for Lonely Planet, in the article Explore Los Angeles through its Best Tacos. LOQUI continues to be our favorite taco spot in LaLaLand and now they have expanded to Woodland Hills from … Continue reading LOQUI expands to Woodland Hills with more taco options
Baseball used to have a term for a pitcher who came into the game at a crucial moment in the late innings to try to save the game, often with runners on base or a dangerous hitter at the plate. The relief pitcher was called a fireman. This article is about the recent fires. And beer. The devastation of the January wildfires will haunt Los … Continue reading We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher
In 2024, Perry’s Fine Wines & Liquors expanded to Palm Springs from Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA, a cornerstone of the community since 1934. This past week (March 19, 2025) Perry’s announced the release of Perry’s new Chardonnay, created in support of Palm Springs Art Museum. Launched to celebrate the union of fine wine and fine art in Palm Springs and the wider Coachella Valley, Perry’s will donate $1 from each bottle sold to Palm Springs … Continue reading Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum
The article Taste of the Galapagos was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (Jan. – March 2025) on Pages 48 – 53. A black torpedo zoomed by my snorkel mask as my eyes widened to witness a Galapagos penguin, one of the smallest types of penguins in the world and the most surprising endemic resident of the islands. Just a few seconds earlier, I … Continue reading Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht
Perched above the Bay of Kotor, standing on my Airbnb’s ancient terrace above red tiled roofs, I watch in awe as the sunset hues splash over the calm waters of Perast, in view of the islets of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks. The stillness eases my mind as only the sounds of church bells and birds can be heard. If I have … Continue reading Montenegro Moments – Make the most of this Balkan country in a few days
The article Banff Bites and Sips was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine in the Jan. – March 2025 issue (Pages 54-57). While the Northern Lights unexpectedly streamed in surreal colors during my visit to Banff in October and the stunning turquoise glacial lake and mountain view setting felt like stepping into a postcard at every turn, the thriving culinary scene is another reason … Continue reading More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada
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