Holiday Non-Traditions to Consider

This is the time of year that we honor our well-established holiday traditions. Those traditions are important, as they serve as memorable links to years past, including our childhoods. But the inherent problem with sticking entirely to touchstones of days gone by is that the memories tend to blend together or lose their individual distinction over time.  It feels heretical to speak of incorporating new, … Continue reading Holiday Non-Traditions to Consider

Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

The desert continues to bloom and the latest attraction is the long awaited Thompson Palm Springs, finally open after years in the making. The hip hotel is located right in the center of Palm Springs, at the beginning of the Uptown Design District, and spans two and a half city blocks on iconic Palm Canyon Drive. It’s a big new draw for the social scene, … Continue reading Lola Rose blooms at the new Thompson Palm Springs

Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

Tis the season to be merry and socialize. Share a meal. Make new friends. Dine under the stars, in view of the ever changing dreamy mountainscape. Palm Springs may be the easiest place to find community. Start with a sensational feast. Spanish Paella dinner at Villa Royale‘s Del Rey Del Rey, the speakeasy bar and cozy restaurant at sexy adults-only hideaway hotel Villa Royale, returns … Continue reading Find your Palm Springs community – Book a communal dinner

LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

While experiences are often more memorable than things, it is always thoughtful to greet someone during the holidays with a gift of appreciation – a stocking stuffer, joke gift, neighborly love offering, or a token of love for a relative you see once a year. Here are some of our favorite finds to help you in your search for the perfect gift. Forever French, the … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Budget

Time for Tea at The London West Hollywood

An Afternoon Tea at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is a lovely way to spend a girls brunch, a date, or time with your little one. Tis the season to spice up the holidays with special memories. The London Hotel is proud to honor its English roots working closely with the world-renowned Henrietta Lovell, founder of the Rare Tea Company, offering the traditional ritual … Continue reading Time for Tea at The London West Hollywood

Fall is Best of All 

It’s beginning to feel like fall, which in Southern California means temperatures in the mid-80s and sunny skies. But that’s no reason not to celebrate the season like they do in the small towns of Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine. After all, we have leaves changing color here, too, mostly from green to brown, but we’ll take it. With Halloween just around the corner, … Continue reading Fall is Best of All 

The Ultimate Guide to Brunching in LA: From Rooftop Mimosas to Seaside Eggs Benedict

Los Angeles knows how to brunch. Whether you’re in the mood for sipping on mimosas with panoramic city views or indulging in eggs Benedict as the waves roll in, L.A. has no shortage of dreamy brunch spots. With an electric food scene, unmatched weather and Instagram-worthy locations, here’s your ultimate guide to L.A. brunching.  Little Dom’s A Los Feliz institution, Little Dom’s is the perfect … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Brunching in LA: From Rooftop Mimosas to Seaside Eggs Benedict

Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

There are no shortage of food festivals in Los Angeles and although costs to attend seem to have skyrocketed since the pandemic, these culinary events are a fun way to spend a day or evening mingling over exciting bites. Many festivals in LA often tout famous chefs who hand out their own dishes at these popular extravaganzas. Add in unlimited drinks, giveaways, and the chance … Continue reading Get to know LA through its Food Festivals

October Surprise! A Trio of Shockingly Good Restaurants to Experience This Fall

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed from Le Cordon Bleu Why the old English wedding adage to frame this piece? My dear parents will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary mid-month, but to all those who have found wedded bliss in the month of October, I raise a glass to you (a Founding Father, no less). Cheers! Here are three eclectic local restaurants worthy of celebrating … Continue reading October Surprise! A Trio of Shockingly Good Restaurants to Experience This Fall