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Bottlest Winery/Bar/Bistrot – Dinner – April 25, 2017

Sometimes you can’t help to deal with what life offers you on any given day or evening. This was one of those nights. I ordered a Hibiscus Lemonade, and a Filthy Martini from the bar. I was just settling in … Continue reading

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Toscano – Lunch April 23 – Santa Inez

This was a huge surprise. I stopped in for lunch and really had the best, freshest experience there. I met Michele at The Vintners event where he invited me to try out the cuisine. It’s in a modest shopping center, … Continue reading

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For Friends Stay – April 23 & 24, 2017 – Santa Ynez, CA.

Now this is what I call luxurious. The setting couldn’t have been any better. For Friends is located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, right smack in the middle of the very charming downtown area, and less than … Continue reading

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April 22, 2017 – Eleven Wine Lounge Santa Ynez

Probably one of the most unique tastings I have ever done, because instead of my choosing off the menu and pairing my delicacies with wine, the food was pretty much buffet style with some offerings, but really not what I … Continue reading

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Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend- Saturday Afternoon (Festival), April 22- 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Festival Grand Tasting at Riverview Park (Buellton) – The 35th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners New Release Festival Grand Tasting at the beautiful River View Park in Buellton, the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. The Vintners Festival is the largest … Continue reading

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April 5, 2017 – Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award 2017 National Tribute Dinner – Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA.

Ron Meyer was honored with Simon Wiesenthal Center Humanitarian Award Ceremony at a very politically charged gala. NBC Universal vice chairman Ron Meyer received the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award at the organization’s 2017 National Tribute Dinner, aka the Oscars … Continue reading

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Poke 2 Go – Lunch – April 4, 2017

On this perfectly sunny day in Los Angeles, I was treated to the best healthiest lunch in town. Poke 2 Go is a food truck, with all of the food trucks this one offers some seriously fresh tuna in the … Continue reading

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Dinner Locanda Del Lago – March 29, 2017 – Santa Monica, CA. “Restaurant Italiano – A window on Lake Como.”

Locanda del Lago, or “Lago Santa Monica” as the locals call it, has been a mainstay of the Santa Monica beach community since it opened in 1991. Located, just steps from the sand and right on the Third Street Promenade, … Continue reading

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LA Weekly’s The Essentials – Sunday, March 26, 2017 – California Market Center – Downtown Los Angeles

I went to this extravaganza last year but it was at night. This was from 2-5 in the day and more food and drink then any one could possible taste. It is a huge, taking over 1 full floor, east … Continue reading

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Lunch – Factor’s Deli – Friday, March 17, 2017

For me Factor’s has a history in my heart and in my soul. Growing up not to far away and my grand parents living down the street, having my family business right there on Pico as well. Going to Factors … Continue reading

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