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Where to Find the Best Halloween Decorations in LA [2019 Update]

Update October 28, 2019: This area in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California is currently under evacuation orders because of the Getty fire. Please…

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

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Have You Tried Mercado’s Happy Hour Yet?

Patricia April 10, 2018 No Comments 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…

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Pamper Yourself with Luxury at the Marina Del Rey Hotel

Patricia August 3, 2017 No Comments California Hotel on the Water Los Angeles Luxury Hotel Marina Del Rey Hotel suite

Andy and I rarely indulge in a night away at an LA-area hotel. We’ve done it on special occasions (including a recent birthday excursion to…

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A Travel Guide to Venice and Marina Del Rey

Patricia June 17, 2017 No Comments 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…

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

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

Patricia March 13, 2017 20 Comments 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…

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

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Sampling the Scandinavian Bakeries and Restaurants in Los Angeles

Patricia October 17, 2016 No Comments 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…

Avalon, Catalina island, California, Los Angeles, Casino, Things to do, Travel

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Exploring the Catalina Casino

Patricia January 28, 2016 1 Comment Avalon California Casino Catalina island Los Angeles Things to Do Travel

One of the most iconic structures on the entire island of Catalina is the Catalina Island Casino. Even if you have only see photos of…

Avalon Grille, Avalon, Catalina, California, Restaurant, Food and Drink, Los Angeles

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Restaurant Review: Avalon Grille

Patricia January 26, 2016 2 Comments Avalon Avalon Grille Catalina island Food and Drink Los Angeles Restaurant

Avalon Grille sits in a prime location – on the corner of Crescent and Catalina in Avalon. With two walls entirely of windows, they…

Casual, Restaurants, Food and Drink, Avalon, Catalina Island, California, Los Angeles

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Restaurant Review: Original Jack’s Country Kitchen

Patricia January 24, 2016 No Comments Avalon Breakfast California Casual Catalina island Los Angeles Restaurants

One of our favorite restaurants in Avalon was Original Jack’s Country Kitchen. Casual, inexpensive and cozy, Jack’s welcomed us to the island. The waitstaff was…