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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 →

In the Coachella Valley there are many NY style Italian restaurants with a similar style, with an old world mafia vibe. Many of them have their interesting backstories, but none as fun as Johnny Costa’s. When I talked to Vince … Continue reading →

Kalura Trattoria – Dinner November 10, 2015 This is one if the most iconic locations in downtown Palm Springs. When I was a kid we would come to Palm Springs a few times a year, and stay for a week … Continue reading →