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10 Memorable Wine Moments at Anderson Valley’s Pinot Fest

Anderson Valley feels like the last frontier in old-school winemaking – where North Coast style and sensibility meet. Images of my New England upbringing often pop in my head, as the rustic, relaxed nature of this idyllic northern California wine region is what makes it so appealing. Known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the valley road is a snake-y curvy path through rolling hills … Continue reading 10 Memorable Wine Moments at Anderson Valley’s Pinot Fest

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Find the ultimate east coast relaxation on Shelter Island

I have fond childhood memories of sailing across the Long Island Sound from Connecticut and cruising into Shelter Island on a small boat to dock and dine. Almost 30 years later but the memories still strong, I returned to the island. This time I was reuniting with my friend Katy aboard the New London ferry as she wanted to introduce me to her childhood summer … Continue reading Find the ultimate east coast relaxation on Shelter Island

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A Santa Barbara Overnighter… or Two

Let’s face it, we cover Santa Barbara quite a bit in this space. And with good cause. Like Palm Springs to the east and San Diego to the south, it’s a welcoming destination within about 90 minutes, which is about how long it takes to clear one’s head of the daily grind. Best of all you can just hop on a train. On my latest … Continue reading A Santa Barbara Overnighter… or Two

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Check out LaLaScoop’s Forbes interview sharing what is coming to Greater Palm Springs in 2022

Read the full article on Forbes: The 22 Best Places to Travel in the U.S. in 2022 During the pandemic, LA friends joked that Palm Springs was LA’s hippest new suburb. Just 2 hours away when there is no traffic, Palm Springs is always the best desert escape from the madness of LA. See the exciting developments coming in 2022. Where to Go: Palm Springs, … Continue reading Check out LaLaScoop’s Forbes interview sharing what is coming to Greater Palm Springs in 2022

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A Pair of Holiday Cocktails to Celebrate Surviving 2020

Enough downer stuff has been written about the year 2020, so I’d like to accentuate the positive. For starters, it’s almost over. And if you’re reading this, congratulations, that means unlike hundreds of thousands of our loved ones, you survived it. This is cause for celebration.  And there is much to celebrate besides our continued existence, there’s the fact that a vaccine is on the … Continue reading A Pair of Holiday Cocktails to Celebrate Surviving 2020

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Vanessa Angel reflects on her time in LA

Model-actress mom extraordinaire Vanessa Angel has lived in L.A. for nearly 30 years. If you are a bit older, you may know her from the classic Farrelly brothers comedic film Kingpin. If you are my mom, she calls from the east coast to tell me she saw Vanessa on the Hallmark Channel. After gracing the covers of every well-known fashion magazine in her early modeling … Continue reading Vanessa Angel reflects on her time in LA

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Gastro Garage’s flaming culinary experience brings joy during uncertain times

Gastro Garage has been wearing masks and gloves since 2014. It is an unexpected evening to be seated outside on the rooftop of the W Hotel Hollywood after being thermometer checked in a mask at the hotel lobby door. In tumultuous times comes rare glimmers of sunshine. These really may be the worst of times (at least in my life) and this 8-course meal (including … Continue reading Gastro Garage’s flaming culinary experience brings joy during uncertain times

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A Lavish Brunch at the Grove

The Grove, TripAdvisor’s number-one ranked shopping destination in Los Angeles, played host last week to the inaugural “Lavish Brunch,” a gorgeously set 150-foot dining table atop the trolley tracks.  Chef Dominique Ansel of acclaimed restaurant 189 showcased a menu of brunch fare for the 150 guests who braved the heat and dined in the shade of umbrellas and refreshed with Lillet-based cocktails. His offerings included … Continue reading A Lavish Brunch at the Grove

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