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Cantalini’s Salerno Beach – Dinner April 7, 2014

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

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Hotel Stay April 7 & April 8, 2014 Inn at Playa Del Rey

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

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April 6, 2014 – Dinner at Prince O’ Whales in Playa Del Rey

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

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Appetizers at Feb. 11, 2014 at Celadon

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

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Dinner at Downtown Joes – Feb. 10, 2014

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

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Stay at Bed and Breakfast Stahlecker House – Feb. 10 & 11, 2014

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

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Lunch at Ca’Momi – Monday – Feb. 10, 2014

Every once in a while you get the treat of a lifetime, having lunch at Ca’Momi is just that. Getting to know the chefs and co-owners gave me a deeper insight as to why there is food that makes you … Continue reading

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Platypus Wine Tour – Sunday Feb. 10

There are lots and lots of wine tours in Napa Valley but Platypus came highly recommended. I think what sets them apart is a no nonsense approach as well as the friendly treatment toward their riders. My tour guide Michelle … Continue reading

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Dinner at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto Sat. Feb. 8, 2014

When I was a kid my Mom would take my brother and I out to dinner with her best friend and their kids. We used to go to Micelli’s pizza on La Cienaga in Los Angeles, for their spaghetti special … Continue reading

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Saturday – Feb. 8, 2014 – Tastings

Vintage Sweet Shop Chocolate tasting – Sat. Feb 8, 2014 A very small store located in Downtown Napa in the historic Napa Mill, it will be something that you should do when you visit Napa. Tasting rich beautiful wines with … Continue reading

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