The island of Oahu should be named the “Rainbow Island” since every time I visit the third-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, it’s rains once or twice and rewards its residents and visitors with a colorful rainbow. Like the colors of the rainbow, the diversity of Hilton Hotels in Honolulu and Waikiki Beach offers accommodations for…
Dine, Drink & Dwell at Arts District Firehouse Restaurant
Executive Chef Ashley Abodeely and her female culinary team prepare artful American favorites with a wood-fired spin at Arts District Firehouse Restaurant. I’ve dined twice now at the newer restaurant inside a historic 1927 firehouse. Located on the ground floor of one of the most unique independent boutique hotels in Los Angeles, this restaurant is…
Celebrating TASTE in Costa Mesa
The 2nd annual Los Angles Times The Taste: Costa Mesa, is taking place October 18 and 19 at the MET. Many of the Times’ acclaimed Food staff will introduce some of Orange County’s rising chefs and culinary masters. The two nights event offers cooking demonstrations, unlimited tastings, and sips of varieties of cocktails and beverages….
Regent Seven Seas Mariner Luxury Cruise
Walking onboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner before it set sail from Los Angeles, through the Panama Canal to Miami, each guest received a flute of sparkling wine before receiving their suite key card. The Seven Seas Mariner was constructed as the first all-suite, all-balcony ship in 2002. During the summer months, she sails along…
INKO NITO Celebrates the fall season
Some subtle changes have occurred at the Inko Nito downtown in the Arts District. Diners can almost feel the heat from the open robata grill while sitting at the new dining counter. It’s an interactive experience as guests watch chefs prepare new seasonal dishes, as well as many beloved signature favorites. When Inko Nito opened…
The Ultimate Veuve Clicquot LA Polo Classic
The 10th annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles returns to Will Rogers State Historic Park on October 5, 2019. Guests staying at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel can enjoy an ultra-luxe package to make the weekend even more memorable. The exclusive La Grande Dame package includes a two night stay in a luxurious suite, and…
Temecula Wine Country Wedding
Guests walk down a paved pathway among ancient oak trees to meadows and a historic stone cottage. Built in the late 1800’s as a bunkhouse for quarry workers, this picturesque spot is a romantic setting for both a wedding ceremony and reception. The two beautifully landscaped lawns overlooking the Temecula Creek Inn golf course, are…
BLUE MAN GROUP will leave you SPEECHLESS
Actress and talk show host Busy Philipps, along with Dancing with the Stars contestant Kate Flannery, and actor Jeremy Sisto were some of the celebrities walking on the “blue” carpet during Opening Night of BLUE MAN GROUP at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Just as they were hitting their mark in front of paparazzi, the BLUE…
So Cal Mexican Cuisine at Tallula’s
Eager for some elevated Mexican fare, my husband and I drove to Tallula’s in Santa Monica Canyon for Sunday Brunch. The owners Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan acquired a former Japanese restaurant, that later turned into the legendary Marix Tex-Mex near the beach. Pulling up to the parking lot, we realized Tallula’s is where my husband…
