Join Me at Tam O’Shanter Inn with Brander Vineyard this Week!

Have you ever been to Tam O’Shanter Inn? While I’ve driven by this historic restaurant countless times on Los Feliz Boulevard, I have still not yet experienced their eclectic Scottish cuisine. Since I’ll be attending their Brander Vineyards Winemaker Dinner this Wednesday, I decided to […]

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Lunch & Wine Tasting at San Antonio Winery!

It’s no secret how much I love a day in Downtown LA to visit San Antonio Winery. Nestled on Lamar Street, San Antonio Winery is the oldest winery in Los Angeles and celebrating 100 glorious years. Its founders, The Riboli Family, have survived the Great […]

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Wine Adventures in Santa Maria!

As you can tell, I am partial to the California Central Coast. Maybe because I spent a number of years there, or maybe because these Central Coast of California towns along The 101 just ROCK so much. Today, I am excited to at last share […]

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A Tri-Tip Evening at Santa Maria’s Far Western Tavern!

As most of my readers know, I’m a picky eater. I stopped eating meat altogether when I was just 14, and incorporated seafood back into my diet just a few years ago. My most recent bold move? I’m now a reluctant carnivore. While I mainly […]

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Grown Up Show and Tell with The B*tch Seat’s Lyssa Mandel!

Something I have been discovering lately in LA? The live podcast recordings. Usually under 10 bucks, there are so many fantastic chances to catch great content being created, as well as sometimes even getting to see your favorite childhood stars. A few Friday’s ago, I […]

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Travel Like a Pro with Nature Made® Daily Diabetes Health Pack!

(This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeHealthPack #CollectiveBias Please note, this blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your healthcare practitioner.)   This week marks the beginning of easily […]

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The Best Food & Bubbly Festivals this Weekend in LA!

Summer is here in LA, and we all know that means it’s the best time to get your FOODIE on. This weekend alone, two fantastic events will be going down, and, luckily, they are on Saturday and Sunday. No need to choose between anything 😉 […]

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Weekend Getaway to Santa Maria, California

Life is funny sometimes. Growing up, I lived on California’s Central Coast for quite a few years (Solvang, in particular). While I felt like there was not much to do living there, I especially did not think much of nearby Santa Maria. About an hour […]

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The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Maui!

Aloha! So, did I mention that I got married and just returned from a honeymoon in Maui? Indeed I did. While it was both my husband (!) and my first trip to Hawaii, you can imagine how much we researched to find the perfect first […]

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The Mysterious Genius That is PJ Harvey Gives her all at the Greek Theatre

While some artists thrive on selling out arenas, writing Top 10 singles, and ensuring that fans continuously see them in the spotlight, others out there appear to have mastered the craft at creating a cult-like following. Not necessarily known by everyone you cross on the […]

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Celebrate Mom in Carmel-by-the-Sea!

It’s no secret that Carmel, California is one of my most favorite places to go. Nestled on the way to Big Sur and San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea is one of those places that truly feel like you are away from it all as you watch the […]

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Rise from the Fire Benefit Concert with Silversun Pickups!

(Editor’s note: Silversun PIckups seem to be becoming the ‘mascot’ band for Along Comes Mary! When the blog first launched, I attended The KROQ Weenie Roast shortly after and SSPU were one of my favorite acts of the evening. Still new to the blogshpere, I […]

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