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Dinner – RDEN – November 6, 2023 – Hollywood, CA.

This is the most elegant dining you will find in Hollywood. It’s located right across the street from The Hollywood Pantages Theater, so it’s just the perfect place for a before or after show meal. You can also make it … Continue reading

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November 4, 2023 – Love Among the Ruins – El Portal Theater – North Hollywood, CA.

It is just so delightful going and seeing live theater, and this play, is one of my favorites. The direction by Michael Arabian, who happens to be a friend of mine for many years, he did a stellar job!! I … Continue reading

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Dinner – Wolfsglen – October 24, 2023 – Westwood – Los Angeles, CA.

Wolfsglen is Westwood’s historic village – hottest new cocktail, and dining destination!!  I say it’s about time. When I was a teenager, my friends and I would go to Westwood on the weekends and walk around, meet like-minded teenagers, and … Continue reading

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October 21, 2023 – Late Lunch – Italia Bella – Yucaipa, CA.

When I asked anyone in Yucaipa what was their favorite Italian restaurants in town was, everyone said you should try Italia Bella. I called and spoke with owner Mina Botro and he gladly wanted me to try his wonderful cuisine. … Continue reading

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Pinstripes – Bistro, Bowling, and Bocce – October 8, 2023 – Woodland Hills, CA.

I first met the marketing team at the Miramar Hotel for a great event in Santa Monica. Then, Catee Bartell said they would be having their grand opening soon. At that time, I was also putting together a grand review … Continue reading

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Dinner – Aroi Mak Mak – September 30, 2023 – Redlands, CA.

When Bryan Bruce told me he has another restaurant across the street from The Overland, I jumped at the opportunity to try it. I reviewed The Overland on September 10, 2023. What Bryan did not tell me is how unique … Continue reading

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Dinner – Gyu-Kaku – August & September 2023 – Beverly Hills, CA.

I have been here for happy hour a few years ago. They did a revamp of their menu, but the fun atmosphere has really stayed the same. They play loud pop music, so you really want to get up and … Continue reading

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Jose Iturbi Foundation Event – The Hollywood Museum – September 19, 2023 – Hollywood, CA.

The José Iturbi Foundation Presents “From Hollywood To The World: The Rediscovered Recordings by Pianist and Conductor José Iturbi”, #19439836502), the commemorative 16-CD, and 188-page box set/coffee table book, produced by Donelle Dadigan, Michael Feinstein, and Robert Russ (Sony Classical … Continue reading

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2 Visits – Topanga Social – August & September – Topanga Westfield Mall – Canoga Park, CA.

What I like about Topanga Social is that it’s a food hall but with some novel menu items from some of Los Angeles’ most talked about restaurants. It opened in May 2023, and has been gaining new customers ever since. … Continue reading

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Dinner – The Overland – September 10, 2023 – Redlands, CA.

What I love about this new hipster place is their focus, it’s all about music and LP’s. Yes, that right – vinyl. They have state of the art equipment and walls of albums, both new and old. It’s just a … Continue reading

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