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I am always amazed at all of the great culinary experiences that await your palate in Los Angeles, and this one did not disappoint. Scratch Bar is located in the famous Beverly Hills Restaurant Row on La Cienaga. But what … Continue reading →

One of the great pleasures I have in my fantastic world of Jodi Jackson’s Hollywood is being able to attend gift suites for many awards shows during awards show season in Los Angeles. This gift suite being in Beverly Hills … Continue reading →

I am always learning protocol when doing reviews, and how some owners want my reviews to work, but what I don’t understand is why an owner would be controlling in what I can and can not sample. What they don’t … Continue reading →

Calistoga, otherwise call Mud City, is that and more. At the Lincoln Spa they offer lots of different spa services that will not disappoint. They have been a mainstay in Calistoga for 20 years. I have had many treatments since … Continue reading →

This is such a great addition to the Calistoga Restaurant scene. It offers down home BBQ with all the fixings. There really is no BBQ place within miles with this type outdoor ambiance. They make everything from scratch and use … Continue reading →

Gayle the owner of both places set me up to have cocktails and appetizers at her sister restaurant Hydro Grill before going across the street to All Season Café for dinner, her and husband Alex own both restaurants. What she … Continue reading →

Calistoga otherwise known as Mud City offers a variety of hotel accommodations, some with history some with sparkle. But none offer a cat named Cabernet, the Inn’s most popular mascot. When I arrived and the gal in the office showed … Continue reading →

Oh what to do for New Years Eve, well that is so easy, just call and make a reservation for The Federal in North Hollywood, and you will have a great dinner, live entertainment. What more could you want to … Continue reading →

Why mess with perfection. Celestino in Pasadena doesn’t need to do anything other than continue to serve fantastic food, while also charming the heck out of their customers. You are always greeted by Calogero Drago, the younger brother of Drago … Continue reading →

There is only one real Thai restaurant in Los Angeles Thai Town, and Jitlada fits the bill. Many have tried but this place has the most exotic and authentic Thai cuisine in all of Los Angeles. Lots of celebrities have … Continue reading →