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April 22, 2014 – Dinner at Tipple & Brine The urban sprawl of downtown Los Angeles is a location every restaurateur would aspire to be. Well, Tipple & Brine has captured that vibe and more. The more is that they … Continue reading →

Wine Train cooking with Chef Kelly McDonald!

Wurstküche, From the German Dictionary; meaning: a “sausage kitchen”. I thought that was a somewhat plain description of these grand exotic wonders. Until you pop one of these sausages in your mouth you will not know the full experience of … Continue reading →

There aren’t a lot of places to choose from in this little block of restaurants and bars in Playa Del Rey, but Café Pinguini is where you want to dine when your staying nearby. In fact, the food is so … Continue reading →

January 2, marked the 14th year in Playa Del Rey for this well known neighborhood hotspot. You can tell from the clientele that they know a good thing because they keep coming back for more. The décor is lovely and … Continue reading →

Only 30 to 40 minutes from my home in West Hollywood, lies an oasis of peace and relaxation. Honestly you feel like you’re in another part of California. With nature preserve the Ballona Wetlands providing your view, and all of … Continue reading →

I love a good dive bar! One with great ambiance and interesting characters, and a real solid bar-keep, Prince O’ Whales has all that and more. Steven Mayer is the owner, and his fantastic right hand man Rocky, makes a … Continue reading →

My new Napa friend Tiffany gave me a mini tasting at this very popular dinner spot in Downtown Napa for my last night. As you can see it was very limited, but gave me a little slice of heaven. Small … Continue reading →

You could call it a sports bar, or a neighborhood cheers bar, but Downtown Joe’s has a whole other thing going on. The staff is so friendly and the food well it’s just plain good, not you’re typical bar food, … Continue reading →

All you hear are crickets and birds on this secluded one and a half acres, just minutes away from Highway 29. A serene setting of shady trees and a trickling creek creates the perfect ambiance for a relaxing stay. Walking … Continue reading →