A few years ago I discovered Korean BBQ and was instantly smitten. Free appetizers galore, a grill pan in the middle of the table, and delicious food…how could I not be? But for some reason or another it’d been a long time since I’d last […]
Recently I was headed to a brunch in Santa Monica when I spotted this across the street. I immediately noticed the fantastic mid century font on the building. “Camera Obscura,” I read. Holy cow! This was the Santa Monica camera obscura that I’d long read […]
The Gamble House has long been a favorite of mine. This perfectly preserved Arts and Crafts gem in the heart of Pasadena is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited and I consider it one of the “must see” sites in the […]
I admit when ginger chews first starting appearing on store shelves I was a bit skeptical. Sure, I loved gingersnaps but ginger candy? Hmmm. Then I tried Chimes Ginger Chews and all doubt was erased. So what made me decide to try them? Really, it […]
Recently I made my summer trek to the Hollywood Bowl to see Pink Martini in concert. Now there’s not much point in writing a post about my visit because it’s such an institution that I’d just be preaching to the choir. It would be like […]