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
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Road trip- The Honor Bar
On my way home from San Francisco I stopped in Montecito for a late lunch at The Honor Bar. The weather was a perfect 75 degrees and the restaurant had outdoor seating for my dog. The menu is short and balanced with various salads, sandwiches, and small bites. To begin I had my favorite deviled … Continue reading Road trip- The Honor Bar
Marmalade Café
When you find something good you always want to have it. This statement is definitely true about the many locations of Marmalade Café! This restaurant is perfect for the picky eater as they will have a giant menu to choose from. Marmalade is very casual and easy to pop into when the other restaurants are … Continue reading Marmalade Café
Mangia Malibu
This weekend I escaped the heat and headed to Malibu. This getaway was amazing and provided some much needed R & R! We were craving Italian food and thus headed to Mangia. Mangia is located in the Trancas Canyon shopping center, situated so that your outside dining has a beautiful view of the mountains. The menu … Continue reading Mangia Malibu
Son of a Gun
Last night I ventured out to one of my most visited streets in LA, 3rd. Some of my previous blogs have mentioned restaurants in this area such as Joan's, Sweetgreen and now Son of a gun! I don't recall how I came upon Son of a Gun, however, after searching for them on Yelp! I … Continue reading Son of a Gun
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
La Scala
I chose to dine at La Scala for one reason, the famous Chopped Salad! I arrived at the restaurant and was surprised that their was no valet, as it is located on the street in Beverly Hills, however, there is a parking garage and public valet across the street. Once we stepped into La Scala, we were … Continue reading La Scala
Zinc Café & Market
One of my newly discovered areas in Los Angeles is the Arts District. It is located outside of the buzzing corporate scene downtown and encompasses its own trendy vibe. There are a bounty of coffee shops and cafés, as well as new apartments and stores. When I first came upon this area I was surprised that I … Continue reading Zinc Café & Market
Taverna Tony
Usually when the weekend rolls around I am able to get some free time to spend with my friends and family! One night I will go out with my friends and then the next day I get to spend the entire day recovering with my family. This weekend I was in Malibu hanging out with … Continue reading Taverna Tony