When Plan Check closed on Fairfax Avenue, I was eager to see what would open in its place. Located down the street from Jon & Vinny’s, Supreme and Canter’s Deli, Black Star Burger has become one of the trendiest food and clothing destinations in Los Angeles. The very first Black Star Burger opened in Moscow…
Author: Jill Weinlein - Travel and Restaurant Reviewer
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Rockin’ Fun ROCK OF AGES in Hollywood
In 2005 Matthew Weaver created the multi-genre entertaining musical Rock of Ages. It debuted as a new kind of musical in Los Angeles at the King King club on Hollywood Blvd. With its success, it was made into a motion picture, and also opened on Broadway. After performing over 2,350 shows, Rock of Ages earned…
Winter Fun in Yosemite Mariposa County
About a 4.5 hour drive from the greater Los Angeles area is Yosemite Mariposa County. During the winter months, the traffic is light, there may be snow on the trees in the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite Valley. Even though the resort is not in Yosemite Valley, it’s about a 45 minute drive to the majestic…
Healthy Food & Beverage Trends in 2020
Looking to eat healthier in 2020? Food and beverage manufacturers are enhancing food and making it even more flavorful for every dietary need. Here are five trends that will be even more popular this year: Plant-based Craze Some of the 100% plant-based meat products leaders include Impossible, Beyond Meat, No Evil Foods, Schouten and Gardein. They continue to develop more products…
BAJA’S “SEXIEST” WEDDING DESTINATION
Known as one of the “sexiest resorts” in San Jose del Cabo, ACRE Hotel offers an intimate setting for small to grand weddings. Situated among towering palm and mango trees, the 25-acre farm resort is near the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. This Baja resort destination is known to have up to five weddings a week….
Las Vegas Mayfair Supper Club Opens at Bellagio Resort & Casino
The grand opening of The Mayfair supper club inside the luxurious Bellagio Resort & Casino attracted a list of glamorous guests. Formerly HYDE, this new Continental supper club celebrated an early New Year’s party with Lady Gaga and 100 of her dancers and friends. They enjoyed the new design, ambiance, creative cocktails and culinary delights before the…
Tour MGM Internationals $250 Million Dollar Art Collection in Vegas
MGM Resorts Art & Culture was established in 2016 to manage all of the MGM Resorts’ collections. The public and guests staying at the Park MGM Hotel and Casino can take a free concierge led art walk every Wednesday at 10 a.m. The enriching tour includes information about the artists and art pieces through the Park…
ACRE of Fun in San Jose del Cabo
One of the most fun boutique resorts in Baja is located at ACRE in in San Jose del Cabo. The 25-acre organic farm is near the foothills of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. The resort sits among acres of palm trees, cactus and agave plants. The farm-to-table bar makes creative cocktails with their own ACRE mezcal Upon…
Hawaii’s Fairmont Orchid Resort
The “Big Island” of Hawaii offers multiple climate zones. On the majestic Kohala Coast above Kona, this area gets about 10 inches of rain a year, with a little bit more up in the hills. Whereas the area around Hilo receives up to 150 inches of rain. The 32-acre Fairmont Orchid Resort is located in an…
