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

Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

Inspired from famed Tel Aviv outdoor marketplace Shuk HaCarmel, Carmel Restaurant on Melrose in LA opened a few months ago in the former Village Idiot space. A place for all, this buzzy restaurant was packed on a weekday night bringing the same vibes from the past as it is a continued hotspot for dates, small groups, and good looking people. The place can get very … Continue reading Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

This article Wine & Dine: Seven Los Angeles Restaurants Serving Up Spectacular Views was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (Pages 42- 46) in their Dining Issue (October 2024). Savor the dishes and views in photos here. It can be overwhelming to choose a restaurant in Los Angeles as there are so many incredible places to dine. Here are our latest favorite options … Continue reading Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

Arriving to a room dusted with rose petals and red shiny helium heart balloons floating from every angle of the bed brought flashbacks of a similar event my husband planned when we first started dating. Champagne is chilling on ice as the sunlight filters through the room overlooking San Diego’s Harbor Island Marina. We watch kayakers glide through the parked boats and an occasional yacht … Continue reading Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation