How have I lived this long without discovering Panettone? This Italian sweet bread is typically served to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. And…
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Tag: Food and Drink
Discover Sebastian’s and Hearst Ranch Winery in San Simeon, California
If you are looking for the best hamburgers on the Central Coast, savor the mouthwatering burgers at Sebastian’s, attached to Hearst Ranch Winery. Conveniently, the…
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Discover Burgee Dave’s in Camptonville, California
[Since this piece was written, Burgee Dave’s suffered a devastating fire. The good news is — they are rebuilding and the historic portion of…
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Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?
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…
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Step Aboard The Queen Mary Hotel
The Queen Mary Hotel has the distinction of combining an incredible history with amazing architectural details. Both elements appeal to Andy and me, so when…
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A Travel Guide to Venice and Marina Del Rey
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…
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Free LA: LACMA Jazz Concerts
If you have been reading me around the web for a while, you know that I love the classical music concert experience that can be had…
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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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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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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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