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Top-Tens, Top-Fives, TopFAVs of the LaLa Ladies will have you sampling only the best of the best of what you might crave, want or need to experience in this vast city of dreams and aspirations.

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Six reasons to stay at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Surf City USA

Some days just altering your environment will help lift your spirits. In California, that’s an easy task with so many driveable memorable getaways. A new spot we didn’t think to venture to is Huntington Beach until we spent time at The Waterfront Beach Resort. Situated in view of one of the longest public piers on the west coast (1,850 feet) and a 10 mile stretch … Continue reading Six reasons to stay at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Surf City USA

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11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

People come from all over the world to experience Coachella, which is just as much about the music as the experience. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is really like finding the fountain of youth. Just be prepared to not sleep for three days, drink plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Here are some of our favorite moments from 2019’s Coachella Weekend 1 – … Continue reading 11 things I won’t forget about Coachella 2019

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8 California Food Trends to Add to Your Grocery List This Spring and Summer

When people outside of California think of Californian cuisine, their minds may turn to avocado toast, sushi and fusion dishes. The Golden State has enjoyed a reputation as a gourmet health food leader. Additionally, the foods created by California chefs are known for their creativity. Get a taste of California noms by taking inspiration from the latest 2019 culinary trends in the Golden State. From … Continue reading 8 California Food Trends to Add to Your Grocery List This Spring and Summer

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Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

Nobu, now the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, came on my radar 14 or 15 years ago when our Washington, DC crew spent a week at the Shore Club Hotel in Miami with the likes of Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Tara Reed, Adrien Brody, and Jamie Foxx partying in our midst either poolside, at a table nearby on New Year’s, or the start of each evening … Continue reading Twenty things I learned from Chef Nobu over lunch

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6 Fun Workouts You Can Try in LA Without Joining a Gym

With spring finally here, thoughts turn to lazy days spent at the beach in a bikini — and baring almost all to do so. Those carefree days of hoodie weather and pumpkin lattes are gone, and the time has come to get into shape. Does working out need to be a chore, though? Not in the City of Angels, it doesn’t. Los Angeles hosts a … Continue reading 6 Fun Workouts You Can Try in LA Without Joining a Gym

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The ultimate sushi experience at Nozawa Bar

Nozawa Bar has been one of my sushi fantasies for a long time, the place you go for a 20+ course carefully selected sushi and seafood Japanese tasting menu for your birthday or special occasion. I had heard tales of this secret place since it opened in April 2013. After waiting many years in LA to experience this tradition-based omakase sushi meal, 2019 was going … Continue reading The ultimate sushi experience at Nozawa Bar

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All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

This article was first published on MoneyInc, March 2019. On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since its designation as a national park, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt. There’s no better time to connect with the outdoors by exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1903, President Roosevelt stood over the gorge and declared, “Let this great wonder of nature remain as … Continue reading All Aboard to the Grand Canyon

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49 Boxes reveals the mysteries at Black Rabbit Rose

Escape Rooms are popular in LA. Players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and physical adventure to escape before time runs out. The idea of being trapped in a room kind of freaks me out, so I have never done one. But 49 Boxes at Black Rabbit Rose seemed like a different teambuilding challenge, without the “escape” component, one where I … Continue reading 49 Boxes reveals the mysteries at Black Rabbit Rose

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Palm Springs Playground Weekend

This article was first published on MoneyInc, February 2019. Just like when the movie stars of the 1920s flocked to the area from Hollywood, the Palm Springs area continues to be Los Angeles’s favorite getaway. This little big town in the desert, flanked by the dramatic San Jacinto mountains and poking palm trees, provides a playful swanky, sun-drenched landscape just a few hour drive from … Continue reading Palm Springs Playground Weekend

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What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

What’s on your reading list? Indulge in a good read from an author that lives right here in LA. To Shake Thy Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins My favorite thought-provoking travel writer and Instagram personality Jedidiah Jenkins bikes 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia and documents his journey in this book. But more than a travel book (although I was inspired to visit many little towns … Continue reading What to read when it’s raining in LA: Books written by LA authors

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