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Category: Food and Drink
Looking for a New Wine Getaway? Try Los Olivos!
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…
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Looking for Hot and Spicy Chicken in Los Angeles? Go to Gus’s!
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…
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How Are You Celebrating National Drink Wine Day?
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…
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Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles
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…
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Treat Yourself to Fine Dining in Big Bear, California
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…
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When Happy Hour Merges with Old Hollywood Glamour
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…
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TusCA Ristorante: Taking California Cuisine Upscale in Monterey
Our formal dinner at TusCA, housed inside the main registration building of the Hyatt Regency Monterey, actually started with a wine tasting in a special…
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Discovering the Twisted Roots of a California Winemaker
We had the privilege of being introduced to Josh Ruiz, and his Twisted Roots label, before dinner during our stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.…
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The Monterey Fireplace Lounge: A Cozy Hotel Restaurant
We left bright and early (actually, it wasn’t all that bright out yet) to get up to Monterey in time for our scheduled events. Traffic…
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