Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

Inspired from famed Tel Aviv outdoor marketplace Shuk HaCarmel, Carmel Restaurant on Melrose in LA opened a few months ago in the former Village Idiot space. A place for all, this buzzy restaurant was packed on a weekday night bringing the same vibes from the past as it is a continued hotspot for dates, small groups, and good looking people. The place can get very … Continue reading Carmel brings a taste of Tel Aviv to Melrose

Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

This article Wine & Dine: Seven Los Angeles Restaurants Serving Up Spectacular Views was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (Pages 42- 46) in their Dining Issue (October 2024). Savor the dishes and views in photos here. It can be overwhelming to choose a restaurant in Los Angeles as there are so many incredible places to dine. Here are our latest favorite options … Continue reading Pair delicious views with your dinner in LaLaLand

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

Arriving to a room dusted with rose petals and red shiny helium heart balloons floating from every angle of the bed brought flashbacks of a similar event my husband planned when we first started dating. Champagne is chilling on ice as the sunlight filters through the room overlooking San Diego’s Harbor Island Marina. We watch kayakers glide through the parked boats and an occasional yacht … Continue reading Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina elevates the seaside experience with a multi-million dollar transformation 

LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

We’ve come across some products lately that we think you might love too. Check out our favorite new discoveries that may improve your life – to help with a better night’s sleep, to help protect your eyes, and to help enhance your health and skin. Manta Pro Sleep Mask Our favorite new travel product is this comfy soft breathable sleep mask that has adjustable C-shaped … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s favorite new products that will enhance your life

Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

The best way to explore Iceland is to circumnavigate the island on a Windstar Cruise. Learn more here. Iceland Highlights: The best way to travel with a parent is on a smaller luxury cruise like Windstar. Here’s why: Unpack your bags once. No need to lug suitcases from one destination to the next. If your parent has a bad leg or is slower moving in … Continue reading Explore Iceland on a Windstar Cruise circumnavigation – mother daughter trip report

Escape LA for a stylish weekend in Cabo

The article Vacation in Style was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (September 2024) – Pages 16 – 21 and online at CITYLIFESTYLE.com Los Cabos is one of the top luxury destinations in Mexico, earning its position with steady arrival of private jets. This Baja paradise features a plethora of high-end hotels, fine dining options, lavish spas with water circuits, deep sea fishing, … Continue reading Escape LA for a stylish weekend in Cabo

Satisfy your craving for tacos, burgers, chicken, or hot dogs at one of LA’s fast-casual eateries

Los Angeles is home to some of the best fast-casual dining options, proving that amazing meals don’t need to cost a small fortune. Tail o’ the Pup in West Hollywood Roll up to this iconic hot dog stand – an oversized wiener, constructed in 1946 – resurrected from storage and a museum last summer by the 1933 Group. You’ll find a Beefy Butcher Dog – … Continue reading Satisfy your craving for tacos, burgers, chicken, or hot dogs at one of LA’s fast-casual eateries

Check out our travel hack to save money when booking flights with price alerts

Who doesn’t like overpaying for flights? This year we ended up paying way too much for a one way flight so we decided to set a price alert on the flight and see if it increased or decreased. Here’s how we had money returned to our bank account. Latest travel hack on JohnnyJet.com and MSN.com Continue reading Check out our travel hack to save money when booking flights with price alerts

Summertime Wellness Workout with SEAAV

During June Gloom, we gained a needed boost of positivity and wellness at Spring Place Beverly Hills, in an early morning Mat Pilates class taught by Master Trainer Kadee Fit – with a view of the LA skyline, followed by healthy fruit bowls and drinks from brands like Poppi (pre-biotic soda) and Brekki (ready to eat oats with flavors and made with ancient grains). Bond Life was on hand allowing … Continue reading Summertime Wellness Workout with SEAAV

La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors

La Cocina in Palm Springs is a Pan-Latin restaurant that explores the intersection of South American cuisine and its place in Southern California, thanks to Executive Chef and Palm Springs native Erick Hernandez. Celebrate Latin culture in the desert with a menu of amazing options while you dine outside and watch Palm Springs shapeshift as Reforma turns into a hot dance club from 10 PM … Continue reading La Cocina at Reforma Palm Springs wows with Pan-Latin flavors