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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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10 Unexpected Discoveries in a San Francisco Weekend

Sadly, it took me five years to return to San Francisco from Los Angeles. This time I skipped some of San Fran’s most popular attractions for first-time visitors, to discover my own greatest hits. Although you shouldn’t miss walking across the Golden Gate Bridge, sailing around Alcatraz, riding a trolley, seeing Lombard Street aka “the world’s crookedest street” and perusing Fisherman’s Wharf and Sausalito, try … Continue reading 10 Unexpected Discoveries in a San Francisco Weekend

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Interactive Dining at Maui Chef’s Table

This article was first posted on MoneyInc, November 2018. Upon arrival to the Waikapu Valley in central Maui, we passed charming modest plantation-style bungalows while the majestic green mountains loomed in the distance. This land was once a bustling location for sugarcane production and commerce for over a hundred years. Waikapu was the home to the area’s plantation workers, many who came from around the … Continue reading Interactive Dining at Maui Chef’s Table

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Find Wellness at Terranea

This article was first published on Trusted Travel Girl, November 2018. I couldn’t stop looking down, because 70 feet below I could see the ripples of the sand while orange Garibaldis and silver sardines swam around me. The blueish-green hued water was so clear off the coast of Palos Verdes that I contemplated capsizing my kayak just so I could swim on this hot Indian … Continue reading Find Wellness at Terranea

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The Essential Guide to Dining in Maui

This article was first published on MoneyInc, November 2018. Hawaii is a true melting pot. Everywhere we dined had influences of multi-ethnic cuisine. By 1911, 16,000 Portuguese arrived as laborers on sugarcane plantations along with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Filipinos in various years. Many stayed to create Hawaii’s rainbow of cultures that influence the food today. Along with the produce and ingredients coming straight from … Continue reading The Essential Guide to Dining in Maui

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Shots, scones, and ice cream sandwiches – happy delivery services in LA

Let’s face it, I am happy when anything shows up at my house that does not scream BILL. I get excited over handwritten cards and packages, but what really puts a smile on my face is the many delivery services in LA that make life a little easier AND a lot more fun. Shots, scones, and ice cream sandwiches, Oh My! Here are three ways … Continue reading Shots, scones, and ice cream sandwiches – happy delivery services in LA

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Good Times and Food, Elevated, at Free Play

Because the celebrities L.A. is most known for are the ones we see in movies and on TV, it’s easy to forget that, in addition to being the city of stars, we are also a city of sports. With at least one team for every major sporting league and a growing list of all-star athletes, there is a lot to cheer for at any given day … Continue reading Good Times and Food, Elevated, at Free Play

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Movies and Mixology

Revenge, like a refreshing craft cocktail, is best served cold. On Wednesday evening, both were elevated to high art at Arclight Cinemas’ Lights, Camera, Cocktails series as the Santa Monica location of the theater chain teamed up with Bar Accomplice to host a screening of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1. The series, which pairs top local bartenders and classic movies, debuted to great fanfare … Continue reading Movies and Mixology

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A Case of the Munchies in Venice Beach

In 1905, tobacco tycoon Abbot Kinney founded what he hoped would be a cultural utopia inspired by Venice, Italy. He envisioned a literate and morally upstanding society on the shores of the Pacific, 14 miles west of Los Angeles. Skip ahead five score and a dozen years, and it’s safe to say that Venice Beach isn’t exactly what Mr. Kinney had in mind. In the … Continue reading A Case of the Munchies in Venice Beach

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Diversity Luncheon Honors 2018 Emmy Nominees

Last weekend (September 15) Emmy nominees were celebrated at an exclusive luncheon honoring diversity in TV and film, and the importance of supporting continued efforts needed to change the face of the industry. At West Hollywood celeb hotspot Craig’s, WanderLuxxe founders Marti Hines and Lola Wood honored 2018 nominees with a crystal award statue. WanderLuxxe provides luxury membership service and concierge catering to the entertainment industry. … Continue reading Diversity Luncheon Honors 2018 Emmy Nominees

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Culinary and Entertainment Stars Join Battle Against Childhood Cancer at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Event

The 9th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand was an overwhelming success raising nearly $1.5 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, breaking last year’s record for the event. Located at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the day was SoCal sunny perfect for chefs and fans to come together to support childhood cancer research. The foodie mecca event brings the best chefs in the US … Continue reading Culinary and Entertainment Stars Join Battle Against Childhood Cancer at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Event

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