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With each and every tasting I do, part of the fun for me is getting there. If the venue is off of the Metro rail line, the better for me. You can take the Red line from Wilshire and Western … Continue reading →

What a spectacular way to spend a Friday evening in Southern California, food, wine, art and genuine people, how could you go wrong? It’s on Lankersheim Blvd. in North Hollywood, not far from Universal Studios, and not far from the … Continue reading →

Chicago based celebrity chef Rick Bayless needs no introduction, he is just that famous already. His restaurants Frontera Grill, Topolobampo and now Red O are truly keeping his empire really busy. There are 4 locations in Southern California, West Hollywood, … Continue reading →

As always this gift suite is very elegant with many fantastic vendors who carry on Natalie’s Dubois vision of what stylish gift suite should be. When I got there Sharon, Stone, and Anthony Anderson, Steven Bauer and Tim Matheson. These … Continue reading →

There are not many places like this in San Francisco or for that matter anywhere. It is an old school Moroccan food at its best, complete with a performance while you are dining. The restaurants décor is very authentic Moroccan. … Continue reading →

In an off the beaten path neighborhood lies a slice of heaven, with many amenities and delicious breakfasts served every day. This is a house that will make you feel wanted and comfortable, especially when Sally and Marilyn come greet … Continue reading →

Rich Azzolino is my pal, so when I knew I was coming back this year for Christmas I called him and he said without any hesitation, come back and try some things you didn’t try last time. Well I am … Continue reading →

Everything about this place screams old Hollywood, from the posters on the walls to the movies always being shown, the owner Gem studied film here in San Francisco, go figure. Gem and his wife Cigdem are originally from Istanbul, Turkey, … Continue reading →

Geary Blvd. in San Francisco has many ethnic restaurants, it is a sleepy area, but jammed packed with delightfully creative dining. Simple, yet elegant, Mescolanza does not disappoint. Chef Rueben decided what I should try and he did a great … Continue reading →

I flew from Los Angeles to Oakland, had a real Bart adventure getting to the restaurant, and arrived at the restaurant at 8:30 PM with only an hour before the kitchen would shut down. That did not stop their wonderful … Continue reading →