Let’s face it, there’s a lot of foodie events popping up in SoCal. Something important to me on Along Comes Mary is finding the ones that are worth your time and drive. One that’s been on my radar since last year is the Pacific Wine […]
It’s been a crazy few weeks of travel and fun. My friends Holly and Alice visited me from across the pond and right before that, I got to do some serious wine tasting thanks to Visit Tri-Valley and the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. While I’m no stranger […]
It’s been a hot summer here in LA. We even had the hottest day EVER on record in my neck of the woods. It got me thinking about my fantastic visit to Camano Island, Washington with the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). […]
While Seattle may take most of the credit for being home to coffee and grunge, don’t be fooled. Just 60 miles out of the Emerald City lays Olympia, a diverse city with a bit of an edge and plenty of alternative vibes. I was thrilled […]
I’ll never forget my final night in Maui. We were on our honeymoon and Mike treated us to a sunset dinner cruise. While I had always been nervous at the thought of being at sea, I adored the cruise. Any chance I get, I love […]
Growing up, I wanted to run away to Seattle. I wanted to be anywhere but where I was and move to the Emerald City. I had a plan to work at Starbucks, be in a grunge band and date a dude in flannel. One of […]
Have you ever wanted to not leave your hotel? Anyone that knows me knows that when I am in a new place, it’s all about the sights. And, maybe the eats. While I certainly enjoy myself at hotels, none has left me wanting to stay […]
Living in Los Angeles, restaurants that are health conscious are the norm. Since that does not always guarantee greatness, it can be a journey to find the best of the best. Luckily for me, one of my go-to’s for awhile now is True Food Kitchen. […]
When we headed up north for the Sonoma International Film Festival last month, we decided to add in some extra stops along the way. In search of a great place to rest our heads in between movie hopping, I came across the quaint city of […]
(Editor’s note: It’s always sad to have to report when a beloved place has retired. As of October 2023, Big Sky Cafe is no longer in business. Please check out my numerous articles like this one featuring other gluten-free oriented places in and around San […]
I’ll always remember when Along Comes Mary was approaching its first birthday. I attended Expo West, which is now one of my now-favorite yearly events. In 2013, every other item still didn’t quite have an allergen friendly icon on its package. So I felt in […]
I’m walking down the tree lined Park Street in Downtown Paso Robles. it’s a brisk Central California evening. While it’s not too joviality on the streets, take a look inside to one of the several bars and restaurants, and you will see small, lively groups […]
