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Casa of Los Angeles Wine + Art 2021 – Saturday Feb. 6th – 7pm – Virtual Event

Casa of Los Angeles Wine + Art 2021, it is another year of this great event, this year virtual. The place to pick up the food and wine was at the Center for Early Education School in West Hollywood, which … Continue reading

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Stay at Villa Rosa Inn – January 12, 2021 – Santa Barbara, CA.

I had stayed here back in October and manager Tia gave me the same room. The room has a patio that sits close to the pool and is just the best location for me in the hotel. There is a … Continue reading

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January 13, 2021 – Breakfast and Lunch – Chad’s, On The Beach – Santa Barbara, CA.

Debbie Neer from The Franciscan Inn & Suites suggested I try Chad’s because owner Chad Stevens has a great back-story about this legacy known as Chad’s, On The Beach. I told my counter server Wyatt Newman that you could not … Continue reading

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Dinner Opal Restaurant and Bar – January 11, 2021 – Santa Barbara, CA.

My friend Julie Star suggested this restaurant, she told me it was one of her favorites and that the Phyllo Wrapped Tiger Prawns are something otherworldly, she was right. I just loved their divine food, owner Richard treated me so … Continue reading

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Via Maestra 42 – Birthday Dinner – January 10, 2021 – Santa Barbara, CA.

When I asked owner Renato to be a part of my Birthday celebration, he gladly said yes. He is such a dear man, generous and talented, his food is always off the charts. Via Maestra uses the finest authentic ingredients. … Continue reading

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The Franciscan Inn – Hotel Stay – Sunday – January 10 & Monday – January 11, 2021 – Santa Barbara, CA.

When my contact over at The Franciscan Inn & Suites gave me the info on her gorgeous Santa Barbara property it was in 2020, and they were doing some renovations. When I figured out what to do on my Birthday … Continue reading

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Cuban Cultural Icon José Alberto “El Ruiseñor” Nominated for Best Latin Tropical Album – “Mi Tumbao”For the 63rd Grammy®Awards!

January, 6 2020 – Hollywood, CA. ———–The 63rd Grammy Nominations were announced on November 24, 2020. The astonishing surprise was the Nomination of Cuban born José Alberto “El Ruiseñor”, Nominated for Best Tropical Latin Al-bum “Mi Tumbao”. The excitement is … Continue reading

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The Southern Belle Cafe – November 19, 2020 – Lunch – Cathedral City, CA. mber 19, 2020 – Lunch – Southern Belle – Cathedral City, CA.

Tucked away in a mini-mall in Cathedral City is a new Southern type-eating establishment. I very briefly talked to one of the owners. He and his partner Dr. William Schneid have been together for 48 years, both with individual careers, … Continue reading

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Papa Dan’s Pizza & Pasta – November 18, 2020 – Dinner – Palm Desert, CA.

I just had a feeling about this restaurant, like I was being summoned by the pasta and pizza Gods to give it a whirl. I didn’t give up on my intuitive prowess, I called a few times and sent emails, … Continue reading

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Oishi Sushi – Dinner – November 17, 2020 – Palm Springs, CA.

From what I had heard this restaurant is super popular when I went to pick up my order there were many people were waiting to get their food to take home. They only do delivery and take out, so I … Continue reading

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