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Breaking Out of a Wine Rut

Have you found yourself in a wine rut lately? I admit that I tend to land on something I enjoy and stick with it. For…

Mercado, Tacos de Papa, Happy Hour, Los Angeles, Food and Wine, Restaurant

Food and Drink wine

Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?

Patricia April 10, 2018 Food and Drink Happy Hour Los Angeles Mercado Restaurant Mexican Those Someday Goals

I’m a big fan of “Happy Hour,” and I am always on the hunt for great ones in Los Angeles (despite my dueling desire to…

Daou, Wine Tasting in Paso Robles, California

California Food and Drink Travel wine

The Hits And Misses of Wine Tasting In Paso Robles

Patricia July 17, 2017 California Paso Robles Wine Tasting Travel Wine Tasting Guide Wine Tours

There are now more than 300 wine tasting rooms in Paso Robles. Take that in for a second – 300 opportunities for wine tasting in…

Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, Travel, California,

California Food and Drink Travel

A Travel Guide to Venice and Marina Del Rey

Patricia June 17, 2017 Food and Drink Los Angeles Marina Del Rey Things to Do Travel Travel Guide Venice

Is Los Angeles on your bucket list? I have lived in Los Angeles since 1998. I’ve learned three things: 1) I’ll never be an expert…

Los Olivos, California, Wine, Wine Tastings, Wine Tours

California Food and Drink Travel wine

Looking for a New Wine Getaway? Try Los Olivos!

Patricia April 7, 2017 California Los Olivos Wine Wine Tastings Wine Tours

I’ve flirted with Los Olivos for years, but other than a quick drive through town, I had never stayed to sample the wares. That…

Gus's Hot Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Food and Drink, Los Angeles, California

California Food and Drink Los Angeles

Looking for Hot and Spicy Chicken in Los Angeles? Go to Gus’s!

Patricia March 13, 2017 California Food and Drink Gus's Hot Chicken Los Angeles Spicy Chicken

A couple of years ago I had drinks with a friend from out of town who told me that the next big thing in Los…

Ocean view from Nepenthe with rose wine glass Big Sur Those Someday Goals Marie Kondo Power Spot

Food and Drink Travel wine

How Are You Celebrating National Drink Wine Day?

Patricia February 17, 2017 California Food and Wine National Drink Wine Day Travel Wine

Yes, it’s true. Today is National Drink Wine Day. I wouldn’t lie to you about something this important. Today is the day where you get…

Scandinavian bakeries, food and drink, Los Angeles, California, Travel

California Food and Drink Los Angeles

Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles

Patricia October 17, 2016 California Food and Drink Los Angeles Scandinavian bakeries Travel

When you think of Los Angeles, you automatically think of terrific options for Scandinavian food, right? Yeah, I didn’t either. In fact, it was quite…

Restaurants in Big Bear, Big Bear Lake, California, Mountains, Travel, Fine Dining, Casual Dining

Big Bear Lake California Food and Drink

Treat Yourself to Fine Dining in Big Bear, California

Patricia September 8, 2016 Big Bear Lake California Casual Dining Fine Dining Mountains Restaurants in Big Bear Travel

If you travel a lot, you probably know that restaurants near ski resorts (or water resorts) tend to be pricey, and it is not always…

Culver City Hotel, Historic Hotel, Happy Hour, Glamor, Old Hollywood, Luxury

California Culver City Food and Drink wine

When Happy Hour Merges with Old Hollywood Glamour

Patricia July 18, 2016 Culver City Hotel Glamor Happy Hour Historic Hotel Luxury Old Hollywood

Sweat was dripping down my back. I was nursing a blister across the top of my right foot – a product of a not-quite broken…