Granville was an unexpected lunch success, just a stone’s throw away from Cedar’s Sinai (and behind my old home) located in the old Jerry’s Deli on Beverly between Robertson and La Cienega. The sleek modern venue with outdoor seating quickly filled up inside on a steamy hot LA summer day after we arrived at noon. Everything we ordered was exceptionally fresh. Inspired by his travels … Continue reading Lunching at Granville West Hollywood
The heart of the arts district in downtown LA is really coming into its own, reminding me of the burgeoning beginnings of the Wynwood area of Miami. Inko Nito is a new restaurant you don’t want to miss. Sit at the bar for an interactive dining experience where you can watch the chefs prepare your meal in this beautiful open space filled with grills as the … Continue reading Watch your meal sizzle at Inko Nito
As promised, here is my second installment in an ambitious attempt to highlight our local Native American gaming resorts. Today, we’ll be discussing Viejas Casino & Resort. In the small high-desert town of Alpine in Viejas in the distant southeastern corner of San Diego County, you’ll find an oasis known as Viejas. Locals come to play casino games, enjoy great dining, partake in the nightclub … Continue reading LA Getaway: Viejas Casino & Resort
When it’s this hot in L.A., I seem to spend my hour constantly searching out the next air-conditioned spot and accompanying cool refreshment. And to be honest, when it comes to the latter, the usual suspects just aren’t cutting it these days. An ice cold beer turns into malt soup halfway through. A steaming plate of nachos seems to lose its crunch before it’s even … Continue reading Gin Sippin’ and Oyster Shootin’ Away the L.A. Summer Heat
Simply and Who What Wear held its 7th Simply LA Fashion and Beauty Conference at The Americana at Brand on August 11, 2018. This year’s conference was divided into two tracks, Influencer Track and Digital Marketing Track, where guests got to sit in on panels from the most influential people in their space. “The ever-changing fashion & beauty industry is much about who you know, which … Continue reading Simply LA Fashion & Beauty Conference
Los Angeles is not short on places to wow your date and experience a memorable meal. Try one of our favorite spots to impress your loved one. We broke this down to what you need to know – what to sip, order, share, savor, and what not to miss. Inko Nito in Downtown LA Arts District For a sensational interactive dinner, sit at the bar and … Continue reading Memorable Restaurants to Impress Your Date in LA
This article was first posted on MoneyInc, January 2018. Los Angeles is synonymous with living a healthy, fit lifestyle, even while traveling. Today we see hotels popping up with new room features that optimize guests’ physical and emotional wellbeing. In our tech-obsessed age where most of us are tied to our phones morning, noon, and night, hotels are offering wellness-themed experiential stays beyond the spa, … Continue reading Find wellness at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
This article was first published on MoneyInc, July 2018. Hawaii is America, just a 5-hour flight from the West Coast, but in some ways feel so foreign. Each island is unique and has its own character. Maui, the “valley isle”, is considered one of the best places to visit in the US. And while certain areas of Maui can feel overcrowded, the island’s diverse terrain … Continue reading 17 Unexpected Experiences on Maui, Hawaii
This article was first posted on MoneyInc, July 2018. Returning for staycation at the Mondrian Los Angeles was like returning to my LA beginnings eleven years later. The Mondrian, located in the middle of the Sunset Strip, was how I came to know LA and Hollywood. Once upon a time, celebrities sipped cocktails while shaking their designer booties next to you regularly at Mondrian’s famed Sky Bar. … Continue reading The Lure of the Mondrian
In spectacular fashion The Thompson Hotel opened its rooftop deck overlooking Pike Place Market, a grand span of Elliot Bay and the Cascade Mountain Range this weekend at their VIP brunch with abounding smiles, artful cocktails and incredible noshes, hot off the press from their newly released menu. How could we not smile? A break in the weather, posh surroundings and a deejay spinning tunes … Continue reading The Nest at The Thompson is Open for Summertime in Seattle
