Appealing Perla…
One of my favorite things to do on a non-football Sunday in Manhattan is to roam the city, east to west…uptown to downtown.
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Nighthawk’s Ascent…
We ventured to Venice last weekend and hung out at the Brig which has been on Abbott Kinney Boulevard for 30 years…when Abbott Kinney wasn’t trendy and pricey.
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Peppone: Still The One…
Memories light the corners of my mind… I almost broke into song the other night.
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Vegan Vibes…
Vegan…I’d rather have a high colonic. Well, never say never.
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Paley. What a Babe…
Paley., a new, sophisticated, power restaurant in Los Angeles, is a class act, living up to its’ name. Paley. is named in celebration of the artistic and innovative era shaped by CBS CEO and visionary William S. Paley and his divine wife, Babe. The Hollywood based restaurant is located in the new Columbia Square…
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Heaven…
In this tumultuous election cycle and a rise in violence, hatred and prejudice, please allow me to provide a brief respite from the world’s insanity.
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Here’s Looking At You…
This isn’t about Casablanca. It is all about a new Los Angeles restaurant located in the trendy food haven of Koreatown.
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Stacked…
Big is Better.
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Surf’s Up…
Ocean view…waves crashing, sun setting over the Malibu shoreline. Enviable surroundings and the food was actually very good. Last week, we dined at Mastro’s Ocean Club on the Pacific Coast Highway. The decor is old school with low ceilings, close quarters, but the ocean swells created a tranquil ambiance. We hung at the bar…
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Speedy Romeo Is A Winner…
Bulletin: it’s all about pizza in New York City. We recently biked downtown to the lower east side, riding crosstown almost to the Manhattan Bridge. We landed at Speedy Romeo, an edgy little spot nestled into the middle of Clinton Street. Small in size, but big in taste. The wood-fired pizzas and Italian fare are…
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Temptations At Terrine…
Sunday, David and I were up and out early with the dogs, walking to town for a 7am coffee and then hitting up the farmer’s market for fresh produce and fish. Back home, we headed out for an 11:30am brunch reservation in West Hollywood at Terrine whose focus is rustic french fare with California influences.
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Cookin’ With Gas…
I’m back in Los Angeles, willingly handcuffed to the stove. I don’t mind most days. The truth be told, I wouldn’t kick a sous chef or a clean up crew out of my kitchen, but I like to cook…it stirs up my creative juices. I rarely use a recipe as I like to invent and…
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Don’t Dally Visit Kali…
As with dating, don’t judge only by appearance.
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40 Years, Raoul’s Still Rocks…
Tradition. Recently enjoyed brunch at Raoul’s in SoHo. an establishment that has been making magic for 40 years.
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Buzzin’ About Lucky Bee…
Dinner the other night was busy, bright pink with tasty Thai street food touches. It brought a smile to my face.
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Gabriel Kreuther Kicks It…
Amazing. Unbelievable. Period.
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Coveting Covina…
Fabulosity…a perfect description of Covina, a brand new restaurant in NYC.
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I Am Jonesing for Pasquale…
Recently experienced a Super Sunday.
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Hungry Like The Wolf…
Time to celebrate. What better way to toast another year than surrounded by family and fabulous food. My husband was the center of attention…the lone wolf among his pack of beauties.
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Paradiso Lost…
Cafe Altro Paradiso had me at hello. I wished I had turned around and said goodbye. Damn, this restaurant pissed me off.