I always remember my pit stop in Solvang two years ago. I’d been on a quick trip to the Central Coast and took my time driving home. It was chilly, grey, and beginning to sprinkle. As I walked down Copenhagen Drive, there was a particular […]
While Santa Ynez Valley Winemaker, Fred Brander, hails from Argentina and moved to Santa Barbara as a young child, he is no stranger to Los Angeles’ eclectic and historic, Tam O’Shanter Inn; “I came here in 1957. I was nine years old and the Tam […]
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 […]
As some of you might know, I semi-grew up in Solvang, California; I say ‘semi’ since I consider myself more of a Los Angeles native, yet spent a good ten years in The Santa Ynez Valley. While it’s a great place to visit, I can’t […]
Step it up Grab your phone Get your suitcase There is no time to waste A big adventure awaits (Tori Amos, 500 Miles) Did you miss me?! I have been AWOL for afew days. It was not planned, but what happens when one of your […]
