It was five years ago this month that co-founders Paul Motenko and Jerry Hennessy opened the first STACKED: Food Well Built in Torrance, Calif. Now with four additional restaurants in Thousand Oaks, Cerritos, Huntington Beach, and San Diego, STACKED estimates that guests have customized more than 3 […]
The newest hot spot to hit in Los Angeles is, no doubt, the arrival of the inaugural 365 by Whole Foods Market. Opening its door this past week, you might be familiar with the brand, 365, as it is the Whole Foods version of popular items (and, […]
Who doesn’t love frozen yogurt? Its been a love affair for me since I was a little girl. Over the years, several frozen yogurt chains have come and gone, yet, one that is clearly here to stay is Yogurtland and its no secret why they […]
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. […]
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 […]
It’s no secret that I love Trader Joes. Since we moved, I admit I miss the old location we used to frequent, or I did, at-least, A LOT. When we were back in our old neck of the woods yesterday, I asked Mike if we […]
What I love about social media & blogging is that it has enabled you to make friends or connections with someone in the same building as you, even if you never end up meeting face-to-face. This totally occurred for me at Expo West; I was […]
I have had a new favorite café since December! Follow Your Heart is nestled inside a health food market of the same name located in Canoga Park on Sherman Way. Walking in, you will see aisles lined with delicious, organic foods, vitamins, frozen specialties, baking […]
It’s a very warm day, & I am happy that it will be light til at-least after 8pm tonight….this only means one thing: SUMMER has arrived! One of my favorite things about this time of year, especially since you know me & I am always […]
2 of the most delicious meals I have had the pleasure of having have been lasagna. The 1st time was last summer on my trip up to Northern CA to see one of my best friends, Ariel. Her room mate, Helen, made a BOMB tofu […]
