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In San Francisco, the Marina is my old stomping ground. A place where people meet to eat and drink in a quaint little local neighborhood. Not much has changed; there are many many bars per block, each with their own … Continue reading →

Seafood is to Italians what Yorkshire pudding is to Brits, its just something you can’t live without. Some prepare it and the result is like an out of body experience, you just have to pinch yourself to make sure you’re … Continue reading →

I had their delicious dinner here back on December 2, 2015 and was told to come back for their great brunch and I was very happy I did!! I was doing a stay cation story for these few days before … Continue reading →

Located in a section of Los Angeles that is mostly commercial buildings near Hollywood, Marino Restaurant makes this neighborhood very classy. Seeing that I was staying near by for my staycation, this was a great choice for a nice dinner. … Continue reading →

I have lived in the West Hollywood area for over 20 years and have seen lots of changes made to my nice quiet neighborhood. And I must say, the Elan Hotel is a very welcomed addition, especially since it used … Continue reading →

The first time I came here was in Summer in 2014, at that time New Executive Chef Liberato rolled out a fabulous list of “upscale bar food” that’s served both upstairs and downstairs. It is always a lovely trip to … Continue reading →

This neighborhood has seen many up and coming restaurants that have failed. It is a young hip urban area; it has a New York kind of vibe. When Spare Tire opened its door lots of excitement hit this neighborhood and … Continue reading →

The weather outside is frightful, but the parade is so delightful, I really never want to go, let it snow, let it snow let it snow. And did it ever, in the form of lots of celebrities, floats and even … Continue reading →

I met chef Lowenthal at The Eastside Food Festival and had no idea of what a treat I would be in for when he and his publicist invited me in for a promotion they call Bird and a Bottle. I … Continue reading →

From all of the reviews that I read on yelp they all say the same thing, don’t let this place fool you, what it lacks in ambiance will fully make up for it in taste. I have to say that … Continue reading →