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Vic, who runs The Jazz Quarters introduced me to Mark Pruess a few months back when I started planning my trip. What I didn’t know then was that he hooked me up with the best tour guide in NOLA. He … Continue reading →

This is really the perfect hotel to get the lay of the land. Located in the Central Business District part of town, but near lots of good shopping and nice breakfast spots. The room itself was sleek and spacious, with … Continue reading →

When my friend Lenny Rosenberg invited me to come taste his new venture, I jumped at the chance. He owned Lenny’s Deli on Westwood Blvd., which I reviewed a while back. So he brings his genius along with some amazing … Continue reading →

Hats, hats and more hats, all the finest. With so much glamour and finery I felt like I was in church and not at a big huge Hollywood event. But that truly is the beauty of this glorious day. This … Continue reading →

It’s super busy and very close to UCLA. Students, families and people working on their laptops sip coffee and share banter. No matter the reason for your visit this restaurant has all of their bases covered to leave you very satisfied!  There was a huge private party table … Continue reading →

This place is bright, cheery and the Italian cuisine is exceptional! All the things you crave here in Beverly Hills. They are the new kid on the block bound to end up with all of the huge success stories of great Italian eateries … Continue reading →

Chef Nick Shipp is a real darling and a super talented man. He has been at the helm here at The Upper West for a while. Upper West opened up in 2010. I came to their grand opening then and in 2014 … Continue reading →

The 4th Edition of the Annual LA Westside Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, Entertainment, Music, Activities and much more to benefit The Westside Food Bank.  The Annual Festival returned to the Courtyard by Marriott … Continue reading →

I have been to the Hollywood Bowl numerous times but never like this. The evening started off with valet parking right up against the backside of the Bowl with a lovely reception on the right side of the stage in … Continue reading →

The evening started early, while the sun was up and very bright, but by the time sunset hits the colors change and you guaranteed to have the time of your life at the Concern Block party, I know I did. … Continue reading →