Dining at Holiday House in Palm Springs is always a great idea. Step inside the blue and white space donned in colorful art, shelves of books, and a blue neon sign reminding guests that they might be, “Too Dumb for NYC; Too Ugly for LA.” Soak up the mid-century modern vibes here, a perfect Palm Springs design haven mixed with a South of France flair. … Continue reading Celebrate Summer with The Pantry at Holiday House
Alice B’s new brunch menu has arrived and there is no better reason to flee your air-conditioned house than to sidle into this mid-century mod restaurant donned in a rotating art collection. Snag a seat on their inside-outside patio at Alice B – so you can soak up the views with little perspiration and hopefully a gentle breeze. Get boozy (or not) at this lively … Continue reading Palm Springs Brunch Sizzles at Alice B
Summertime in Los Angeles includes certain perks that make us feel fortunate to live here. One of the most enjoyable of those is rooftop dining. And one of the most spectacular rooftops is The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. In one direction are the Hollywood Hills, which begin rising just on the other side of Sunset Boulevard. Architectural masterpieces dot the landscape, including the … Continue reading The Sunset Strip Getting Even More ‘Legendary’
Book a memorable dining affair at Heritage in an intimate 100-year-old craftsman house in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, accompanied by friendly hospitality and exceptional service. The set-course menus change regularly, even daily, based on what is in season and what produce is ready to be plucked from their own Heritage Farm down the road. They even have a chicken coop. This is … Continue reading Michelin and Green Star, Heritage Restaurant is the top reason to visit Long Beach
Celebrating dining experiences across the Greater Palm Springs region, Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week takes place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, across the 9 desert cities. Visitors and residents can try a diverse selection of some of the top dining establishments showcasing over 75 restaurants for ten days. The full list of participating restaurants is available at dinegps.com where you can search by location or price. Diners … Continue reading Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week (May 31 – June 9, 2024) by making a reservation for a special set menu
You may have wondered whether a river cruise is right for you. Typically river cruises run older often due to cost but I am in my 40s and it has been my favorite way to explore Europe for many reasons. As a travel writer, I sailed on Viking in 2022 and brought my mom on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back. Learn why … Continue reading Is a river cruise right for you?
Visiting Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage is always a calming experience – with its Zen cacti gardens, a great lawn, outdoor cafe, and small gallery space showcasing Modernist designers and artists. The former Annenberg estate, Sunnylands (just a short drive from Palm Springs), has welcomed presidents and royalty since the 1960s, thanks to billionaire publishing magnate Walter Annenberg, who created TV Guide, Seventeen Magazine, and one of … Continue reading Sunnylands Home Tour Highlights
The best way to experience old school Palm Springs is to step into a supper club for dinner and live music. Dip into the legendary Purple Room at Club Trinidad Hotel and transport yourself to an era when Frank Sinatra and the whole Rat Pack gang would hang out and sometimes leap onto the stage when they felt moved. Think Justin Bieber and friends at … Continue reading Return to a bygone era at this Palm Springs supper club
Happy Chinese New Year. This happens to be the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is associated with qualities including good luck, power, strength and wisdom. And because it happens only once every 12 years, it seems like a pretty good reason to celebrate. One of the places where the special occasion was celebrated was The Grass Room, a cool event space in a sketchy … Continue reading Happy Year of the Dragon
Winter is coming… to an end! I mean, eventually. Let’s say March 1, for our purposes here. The rain will be drying up, hopefully, and temperatures will be on the rise once again. It’s also, I recently learned, the official start of burrito season. That’s apparently a thing. Yep, Chipotle is crewing up because, as the company states, March through May represents a significant increase … Continue reading LA Wine & Food Festival Is Coming
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