While nothing compares to the magic of going inside the theme parks of The Disneyland Resort, did you know you can have fun, shop and dine outside of the parks? When Disney’s California Adventure opened in 2001, they also unveiled The Downtown Disney District which […]
The place to be this past Saturday evening was definitely The California Market Center in Downtown LA. Having never been, I did not know what exactly this huge, tall building was, but, the occasion, taking us to the 13th floor? LA Weekly’s annual Essentials event, […]
Eat your heart out, Long Beach! Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 is taking over the shore side city from February 28-March 5. Over 40 restaurants have signed up to offer prix fixe 2-selection lunches and 3-selection dinners to give diners a taste of […]
While “Build Your Own (insert dish here)” and “Fast/Casual” dining has seriously become all the rage here in LA, it can be overwhelming sometimes trying to find the best ones. Throw in being gluten-free, and it makes the search for the best even more difficult. […]
Being gluten-free, people are often surprised that I need to choose my libations selectively. Yep, it is true. Hard liquors like whiskey, gin and beer are off the list for me. Flavored goodies like vodkas and rums are usually alright, but, alas, if I am offered […]
This past weekend was the 2nd annual LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show. While I missed out on the inaugural con last year at The Pasadena Convention Center (We were in Illinois), I have heard several mixed opinions as far as crowds, disorganization, and just […]
Since the unveiling of the spankin’ new The Village at Westfield Topanga in Woodland Hills, a flock of new restaurants & posh shops have hit the valley with a vengeance. Bringing 3rd & Fairfax’s The Grove to mind, The Village goes a step further at […]
The West Coast’s largest baking and sweets expo, is returning for its second year February 6 & 7, 2016! After a sold out event in 2015, the show is expanding to the Los Angeles Convention Center to make room for even more attendees and vendors. With over 10,000 […]
When you arrive at Dancin Vineyards in Medford, Oregon, not only will you be greeted with the lucious vallies surrounding you, a lively bistro and wide variety of visitors from couples, young and old, and even families, but, if you’re lucky enough to be hosted […]
I don’t know about you, but the massive welcoming of so many popular restaurant chains here in LA (The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Maggiano’s, even Panda Express is everywhere…) is definitely awesome, but can feel intimidating. Which are worth trying? Which are just a glorified fast […]
This is my fourth installment in the annual, fun post many bloggers do: their Word of the Year. While my first two years writing this post proved extremely fun and easy as I chose words that truly reflected both my goals and hopes, as well […]
When I was invited to learn more about Las Posadas thanks to HERDEZ products, I was intrigued as I did not know much about it; Las Posadas is celebrated widely in Mexico & American-Mexicans in the southwest for nearly 400 years. Las Posadas is a 9 […]