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Taste the Buzz: La Nena Cantina’s Fall Honey Menu

La Nena Cantina is our new favorite restaurant and bar in Malibu. Did you know there is also a location in Hollywood? For fall, the restaurant has unveiled a honey-inspired menu, even including a cocktail created by Entertaining Expert Paul Zahn. Order Paul Zahn’s new cocktail creation at La Nena Cantina. The Pomegranate Honey Margarita is made with Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Pomegranate … Continue reading Taste the Buzz: La Nena Cantina’s Fall Honey Menu

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La Nena Cantina: Malibu’s must-visit buzzy new Baja hotspot with the best Happy Hour in town

Malibu restaurants were hit hard by fires and mudslides this year, with PCH closed for six months, cutting off access from the Westside and limiting the visitor traffic that brings fresh energy to the tranquil coastal community. On the heals of the pandemic and with memories of 2018’s Woolsey fire still front of mind, Malibu really needed a pick me up. A new Point Dume … Continue reading La Nena Cantina: Malibu’s must-visit buzzy new Baja hotspot with the best Happy Hour in town

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Taco Town

No one does tacos like Los Angeles. In fact, if there was a signature dish that best encapsulates the city, I think a strong case can be made that it’s the street taco. Whether you’re out on a date in an upscale Mexican-fusion restaurant with a wall of rare tequilas or just grabbing a late-nite bite from a truck, stand, or street vendor, the taco … Continue reading Taco Town

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This Mexican steakhouse is the best new restaurant in Beverly Hills

Spiral down to this sloped open-roof restaurant off Rodeo Drive, to a candlelit dinner surrounded by beautiful people in this 90210 attempt to bring a decades-old Baja California feel to one of the richest neighborhoods in America. The Hideaway is hidden, of course, and is the best restaurant we’ve experienced in Beverly Hills since the pandemic. While we overheard actors discussing their career moves, Ryan … Continue reading This Mexican steakhouse is the best new restaurant in Beverly Hills

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Weekend Doggie Brunch comes to Tallula’s in Santa Monica

Palomas and puppies? Yes, please. Doggie Brunch is now served on weekends in Santa Monica at coastal Mexican Tallula’s Restaurant (at the former Marix property) just a block from the beach every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM – 3 PM. Bring your beloved pup who you may like better than your friends and family and treat Fido to his own menu while you sip … Continue reading Weekend Doggie Brunch comes to Tallula’s in Santa Monica

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Nueva, you had me at Uni, Mezcal cocktails, and MexiCali Cuisine

Nueva is your new reason to get out of the house. Newly-opened in Venice right next to Scopa, NUEVA offers socially distant patio dining outside. Coming here might be the pick-up you need because the food and cocktails are incredible! Once a hotspot back in the day that almost felt like an outdoor club, some 12 years ago this same location was once filled with … Continue reading Nueva, you had me at Uni, Mezcal cocktails, and MexiCali Cuisine

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LOQUI – 1 taco, 2 tacos, 3 tacos, 4

Tacos at LOQUI are incredibly satisfying. This may be due to the special scatch-made flour tortillas or the ingredients that make me feel like I’m back in Mexico. Cofounded and led by Mexican-born Ari Ampudia, LOQUI celebrates the connection between familial culture and Mexican food. LOQUI recreates the flavors and simplicity of a classic taqueria.  It is impossible to not eat one or two on your … Continue reading LOQUI – 1 taco, 2 tacos, 3 tacos, 4

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Tito’s Tacos – now offering delivery for the first time in 60 years

For the first time in 60 years, Tito’s Tacos is offering delivery (permanently) and pickup, but no phone orders. Midweek we popped in the long line that steadily moved full of mask wearers 6 feet apart to take home some tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chicken tamales, and chili con carne. A rare treat when we haven’t eaten out in 3 months. A Los Angeles staple in … Continue reading Tito’s Tacos – now offering delivery for the first time in 60 years

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Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

The world seems to be at a standstill. Our biggest joy was dining out and enjoying exciting food with friends. Now for all of us, that has been put on hold as we learn to eat alone daily in our homes or with our families. When you tire of cooking at home, treat yourself and your loved ones to NOT a night-out, but a night-in … Continue reading Support your local Malibu restaurants during the Covid lockdown

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Four Mexican Getaways

This article was first published on MoneyInc, May 2019. Mexico is an underrated destination. A cultural haven, Mexico is THE place to visit for food, music, art, adventure, ocean excursions, biodiversity, animal migrations, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. It’s a beautiful country that is easy to get to, with many direct flights and over 50 international airports throughout the country. Besides being affordable and outright … Continue reading Four Mexican Getaways

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