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Charmaine Blake Gift Suite – Friday, September 18 – 2016

I have known Charmaine Blake for many years and she is always persevering. She has now managed to be in the running with all of the other suites that happen around the Emmy’s and Oscars in Hollywood. Good work! The … Continue reading

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Pre-Awards DPA Gifting Lounge – Friday, Sept. 18th – 2016

It is always so great to be a part of Natalie Dubois gift suites, they are elegant and unlike any other I have ever experienced in Hollywood. The array of products, trips, and libations are always astounding. You’re on the … Continue reading

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Tabachines Cocina – Dinner – Sept. 13, 2016

I took the subway from Hollywood and Western and walked 2 blocks to get to Tabachines Cocina. The vibe going was very cool, very urban but with a delicious payoff. Even though this was a limited tasting, I just got … Continue reading

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Dinner – Sept 11, 2016 – Hyperion Public

Hyperion Public opened it’s doors on January 25 of 2016. There are so many cool spots now in Studio City, kind of hard to decipher through all of them, but Hyperion Public really has a whole new vibe that guarantees … Continue reading

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Yuca’s Lunch – August 27, 2016 – Hollywood, CA.

I originally met Dora Herrera at an event called “East LA Meets Napa,” here in Los Angeles, and she invited me to do a tasting at her Hollywood Location. It’s a very modest spot but you can feel the cool … Continue reading

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Dinner El Cid – Aug.13, 2016 – Hollywood, CA.

This is a whole new concept for El Cid, eating on the patio with grilled menu items. But hey it’s summertime and there is nothing better then a night out on the town, in a very hipster environment, eating wonderful … Continue reading

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Dinner Olio e Limone – Westlake, CA. – Saturday – August 6, 2016

I did a tasting at their Santa Barbara location in 2011 and was very pleased, the food and drinks were all very authentic Italian cuisine. When I tried the food at their newest location in Westlake, I was also very … Continue reading

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Dinner at Capitol Cider – Dinner – August 2, 2016 – Seattle, WA.

This is definitely a local hot spot, and lots of artsy folk as well, but the food and drinks don’t disappoint, which makes for a nice experience. It is a very urban type of restaurant, with lots of young hipsters, … Continue reading

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Aug, 2, 2016 – Stay at Mildred’s Bed and Breakfast – Seattle, WA.

Have you ever scene the movie “The Notebook”, or “The Longest Ride”, both are filled with love letters that take you back to a time of a love story history between the two characters. Well after meeting Melodee Sarver, hearing … Continue reading

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Lunch at Salty’s on Alki Beach West Seattle, August 2, 2016

At Salty’s you will have the best waterfront view, (voted Best View Waterfront Seafood Restaurants 2016 in Seattle Magazine), while enjoying the best seafood as well. Really this is the best of the best for me, no comparison to any … Continue reading

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