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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

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“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

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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

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Hendrick’s Gin Grand Garnisher slices cucumbers across America

The iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was the backdrop for Hendrick’s gin exciting party as they make their way across America in a giant cucumber garnisher. The unusual Scottish gin maker is on a quest to “properly garnish” thousands upon thousands of cocktails. Did you know Hendrick’s Gin is infused with cucumber? We were first greeted by a smaller exceptional contraption that with a little push and … Continue reading Hendrick’s Gin Grand Garnisher slices cucumbers across America

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Labor Day Party Essentials

Labor Day Weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. As climates in most cities remain the same, calendar happenings change as we shed the summer fun activities, and embrace to enter holiday season preparation. Most Labor Day outings consist of final beach visits for the weekend, or the blowout BBQ party leaving behind an unforgettable summer. Wherever your escape takes you, … Continue reading Labor Day Party Essentials

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Gargantua, LA’s latest Pop Up Dinner Series you don’t want to miss

Slated to stay open til the end of 2017, Garrgantua brings you a five course menu after dark at Santa Monica’s small, unassuming, neighborhood restaurant OP Café. The menu is exquisite, challenging your taste buds to reach new levels of flavor sophistication. Chef Nick Barainca orchestrates dishes with unexpected flavor combinations and new food medleys you may have not thought possible. “For us, it’s about … Continue reading Gargantua, LA’s latest Pop Up Dinner Series you don’t want to miss

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Fermentation 101 at Live and Dine LA

Angeleno Magazine hosted another packed Live and Dine LA event at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica to celebrate their annual restaurant issue. Beautifully dressed guests mingled outside while sampling creative food bites and cocktails from LA’s most distinguished chefs, restaurants and mixologists. Chef Curtis Stone was hard at work at his station showcasing his restaurant Gwen while making time to snap selfies with fans. … Continue reading Fermentation 101 at Live and Dine LA

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Moraga Winery in Bel Air

This article was first posted in Resident Magazine online, June 2017. We had driven up Sunset Blvd from the Pacific Coast Highway, and turned into a side street near the 405. It didn’t seem possible that just a few minutes prior we were on a hectic road because as we walked past serene vineyards, vintage stables and a barn under oak trees, the landscape seemed … Continue reading Moraga Winery in Bel Air

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Where to Dine and Unwind in L.A. this Summer

This article was first posted on Resident Magazine online, July 2017. Los Angeles has always been on the forefront of innovative cuisine. Living in a creative diverse city breeds inspiration and motivation, especially for chefs. These food creators must continually surprise guests by upping the ante, whether that be with new flavor sensations, presentation, ethnic food fusing, or food ‘performance.’ In true SoCal style, vegan … Continue reading Where to Dine and Unwind in L.A. this Summer

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Casual Lunch Spots in Los Angeles

This article was first posted in Resident Magazine online, July 2017. Sometimes you want fast food, but delicious quick lunch options because you don’t have time to pack your own. Los Angeles does an excellent job satisfying hunger pains and keeping taste buds aroused with casual and convenient lunch spots, some coming more with a side of guilt than others. Try one of these restaurants … Continue reading Casual Lunch Spots in Los Angeles

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