Matū Kai opens in Brentwood with their beloved wagyu menu

Matū Kai in Brentwood opened April 6, after Matu’s huge success in Beverly Hills since 2021. Anyone who has dined here knows that their 100% Grass-Fed Wagyu menu from First Light Farms in New Zealand will update your expectations about boeuf, and may make you never want to eat any other kind of meat. The new grand sexy restaurant, donned in dark solid walnut, is … Continue reading Matū Kai opens in Brentwood with their beloved wagyu menu

Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Welcome to the 13th annual Palm Desert Food and Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where the top culinary talent are brought together to create moments through memorable morsels. Every ticket sold helps support FIND Food Bank whose mission is to fight hunger in the community. Palm Desert Food and Wine centers around two days of Grand Tastings at The Gardens of El Paseo, in … Continue reading Favorite bite of Palm Desert Food and Wine 2025

Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Following an extensive renovation, The Amigo Room is officially open. Nestled inside the Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs and inspired by the mid century modern era, this reimagined cocktail hideaway embraces a welcoming ambiance for guests and locals alike to sip and savor from the new cocktail and bar menu. The space itself is a sleek design-forward desert retreat featuring earthy tones of terracotta, sage and sand, complemented … Continue reading Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs returns with a new look and menu

Top flavors for your next poolside party

Maybe you’re sliding into the desert for Coachella Weekend or returning to dance your way through Stagecoach later this month. April is a festive time to be by the pool in Palm Springs. Invite some friends over and create your next pool party around the best sips and bites, sure to bring smiles. Amp your next poolside party with these exciting flavors Popzup Popcorn Fill … Continue reading Top flavors for your next poolside party

Your last chance to experience the Balloon Museum in LA

The Balloon Museum LA’s critically acclaimed show “Let’s Fly” in downtown Los Angeles’s Ace Mission Studios is open until April 13 before it continues its US journey, opening in San Francisco at the Palace of Fine Arts with “Emotion Air” on March 29.  A great day with kids or fun for any adult, 13+ rooms of immersive art installations includes larger-than-life installations, interactive exhibits, and … Continue reading Your last chance to experience the Balloon Museum in LA

Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

Looking for a gated luxury villa for your next big bash, wedding, anniversary party, or multigenerational trip? The Point Luxury Villa with butler service and private chef (if you desire) sits on a wraparound ocean Point. Each room has an oceanview with indoor outdoor showers. Two different beach experiences are possible, depending on which way you leave this luxe modern property. Learn more about The … Continue reading Rent this Costa Rican Villa for a group getaway in Tamarindo

Two Wellness Resorts in Costa Rica to find Pura Vida

After surviving two major fires in Malibu, one month apart, my smoke-damaged lungs and broken heart were in need of major repair. The grief and lack of sleep were breaking me down. Never had I spiraled into such a state of sadness and depression since 9/11, when I was living in Washington, DC. Our Malibu bungalow in the burn zone was standing but unliveable. After … Continue reading Two Wellness Resorts in Costa Rica to find Pura Vida

LOQUI expands to Woodland Hills with more taco options

It’s Taco Time! Get ready for Taco Tuesday or Taco Everyday!!! In Los Angeles, there is a plethora of amazing options to choose from. We rounded up our favorite tacos during the pandemic for Lonely Planet, in the article Explore Los Angeles through its Best Tacos. LOQUI continues to be our favorite taco spot in LaLaLand and now they have expanded to Woodland Hills from … Continue reading LOQUI expands to Woodland Hills with more taco options

The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

Local Palm Springs tastemakers celebrated the series launch of Hulu’s new show, Mid-Century Modern, at the iconic Dinah Shore Estate. Owned by Leonardo DiCaprio for quite some time, this time capsule home is everything you want it to be. Designed by renowned architect Donald Wexler in 1964, the vintage paradise sprawls with pool house, artist studio, 3 bedroom guest wing donned in red, green, and … Continue reading The Dinah Shore Estate in Palm Springs kicks off a Mid-Century Modern celebration for the release of Hulu’s new show

We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher

Baseball used to have a term for a pitcher who came into the game at a crucial moment in the late innings to try to save the game, often with runners on base or a dangerous hitter at the plate. The relief pitcher was called a fireman. This article is about the recent fires. And beer.   The devastation of the January wildfires will haunt Los … Continue reading We Love LA Beer – Time for a Relief Pitcher