Coastal Cravings: Best New Bites and Beverages from Malibu to Long Beach

Southern California’s coastal dining scene is heating up – with an exciting wave of restaurant openings, fresh menus, and innovative culinary concepts. From Malibu’s new laid-back wine bar and gourmet marketplace, to Santa Monica’s elevated Pakastani-Indian cuisine, to Marina del Rey’s casual patio, and Long Beach’s new multimillion-dollar refreshed panoramic waterfront lounge in view of the Queen Mary, there’s never been a better time to … Continue reading Coastal Cravings: Best New Bites and Beverages from Malibu to Long Beach

Melissa CurtinJuly 21, 2026July 25, 2026Leave a comment

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Cook the perfect steak this Memorial Day Weekend with First Light Farms Wagyu

A First Light Farms Fire open fire cooking experience with Chef Kevin O’Connor Since being introduced to First Light Farms 100% grass-fed wagyu in LA, I’ve become obsessed with the richness of the boeuf, especially the rib eye. The beautifully marbled meat tastes like no other I’ve ever sampled. It is truly the Rolls Royce of beef – sweet, tender, juicy. And who doesn’t want to only … Continue reading Cook the perfect steak this Memorial Day Weekend with First Light Farms Wagyu

Melissa CurtinMay 20, 2022June 3, 20223 Comments

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HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Los Angeles is saturated with good burger joints, but some stand out from the crowd and will literally make you drive out of your way to sample a worthy meat patty. HiHo Cheeseburger (next to Uovo Pasta Bar) now serves the only 100 % grass-fed wagyu burger in LA, along with a vegan burger and the most sinful cheesecake with a dripping of strawberry (which we … Continue reading HiHo Cheeseburger in Santa Monica

Melissa CurtinJanuary 10, 2019February 19, 2019Leave a comment