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Let LaLaScoop tantalize your imagination with creations by top culinary artists around town, so that your taste buds can be satisfied by masterful meals and aperitifs, sure to incite pleasurable mastication all year round.

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Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

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

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Top flavors for your next poolside party

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

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LOQUI expands to Woodland Hills with more taco options

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

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We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

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

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Perry’s Fine Wines and Liquors Unveils New Chardonnay Collaboration with Palm Springs Art Museum

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

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Gorge Yourself in the Galapagos on Ecoventura’s Relais and Chateaux Expedition Yacht

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

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Montenegro Moments – Make the most of this Balkan country in a few days

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

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More than outdoor adventure, eat and drink your way in and around Banff, Canada

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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Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

We were thrilled to be invited to the 25th Anniversary of the World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara for a weekend-long seaside celebration of this delicious and storied wine. The event was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara over 4 days, from February 27 – March 1, 2025. Attendees included wine aficionados, sommeliers, winemakers, and those who just love outstanding food and wine. A Thursday … Continue reading Memorable Wines to Discover at Santa Barbara’s World of Pinot

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Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

This article on Ljubljana was first published in Taste and Travel Magazine (January – March 2025) on Page 13. Ljubljana’s Old Town feels like a mini Paris. Spend a few captivating days in Slovenia’s small fairytale capital filled with Medieval and Baroque buildings standing side by side and an illuminated river with a romantic stretch of outdoor cafes, restaurants, and bridges. Dine on local dishes … Continue reading Like a mini Paris, Europe’s most underrated city deserves your time

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