Now that I am moved back into my new apartment, I am able to start trying the long list of restaurants on my extended list. I usually limit myself to restaurants that are 20 minutes away for brunch because when I wake up hungry I am ready to have my delicious meal and get on with my … Continue reading Sqirl
Category: Breakfast
Road trip-Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
I stumbled upon this bakery early this morning on my route to San Francisco. This weekend I am going to a music festival called Outside Lands where I will further indulge in delicious local foods. The building stood alone in Los Alamos, a town north of Lompoc, CA. We arrived 15 before opening but decided … Continue reading Road trip-Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
Joan’s On Third
While restaurants are good, Marketplaces are even better. These marketplaces, such as Joan's, provide the customer with packaged menu items as well as assorted specialities made by the chef. For example, Joan's has a marketplace that has frozen entrées, a bakery of delectable desserts, a deli counter with an array of items, and packaged snacks such … Continue reading Joan’s On Third
Café Gratitude
In one of my former blog posts I talked about one of my favorite vegan restaurants Gracias Madre and their sister restaurant Café Gratitude. Cafe Gratitude is a vegan restaurant that serves healthy meals with local and seasonal ingredients. I have dined at this establishment many times knowing that there will always be something for me … Continue reading Café Gratitude
Bottega Louie
One of the first restaurants I visited in Downtown, Los Angeles was Bottega Louie. One cannot help but be amazed by the beautiful and historic building as well as the desserts, set right in the front as you walk in. I have been to Bottega for dinner many times, as well as brunch once. Bottega … Continue reading Bottega Louie
Le Pain Quotidien
I love when I find a restaurant close to where I live. I love it even more when I find a restaurant that is all around California and even across the country. Le Pain Quotidien is one of these restaurants that is located in many places across the country that utilizes the farm-to-table concept. No … Continue reading Le Pain Quotidien
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
My love for the Peninsula began when I was a little girl reading Eloise at the Plaza, dreaming that one day I would be able to live in a hotel and drink tea. Living in Indiana there was no Plaza hotel nor was it normal to have afternoon tea; however, we lived about three hours … Continue reading The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Urth Caffe
Urth Caffe is one of my favorite and most frequently visited restaurants in LA. I tend to frequent the Downtown location because it is so close to USC. Their food is consistently good and the menu has a wide array of choices for everyone. Urth has a very casual vibe as you order first and … Continue reading Urth Caffe