Several months ago, I attended a Verdant +Vernal pop-up at The Cellar in San Clemente. The brainchild of Chef Tony Trujillo, the predominantly vegetarian menu was innovative and creative with bright, in-season produce featured across the board. On Monday, June 24, Verdant + Vernal returns to The Cellar with more plant-based dishes, and a few […]
Travel
LaFrida — resort fine dining in Cabo
On a recent trip to Cabo San Lucas for a friend’s wedding, we stayed at the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort and enjoyed five days of sunshine, relaxation and lots of eating and drinking. Almost the entire wedding entourage purchased the all-inclusive package — myself included — which allowed access to 95% of the restaurants […]
Taylor Shellfish Farms — Seattle
On our last evening in Seattle, we decided to indulge in a seafood dinner before we leave town. We decide to pay a visit to Taylor Shellfish Farms, a little space across the street from the Starbucks Reserve Roastery where tanks of oysters reside prior to becoming tasty treats on your plates. Since I’m allergic […]
San Diego
Jeune et Jolie: Carlsbad’s latest darling
I had no idea when we decided to dine at Jeune et Jolie last week, that it would cause such a stir. I didn’t realize that it was the current IT spot until a few people told me how jealous they were that I had eaten there. I was in Carlsbad with some friends for […]
Favorite meals of 2018
This is my last post of the year. This month, the blog also celebrated its 10th anniversary, and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of your support, so thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to sharing another fun-filled and delicious year with you — see you in 2019! […]
tasty tacos at City Tacos — San Diego
I was in San Diego recently for a radio segment and stopped into City Tacos for a quick bite. These tacos are definitely not traditional, but I honestly don’t care because they’re really good. The Borrego ($4) is a corn tortilla stuffed with tender pulled lamb with wild mushrooms, cotija cheese, tomato, cilantro and fried […]
Long Beach & Los Angeles
pastas, cheese wheels and more, at Forma
When I asked my friend if she’d like to join me at the Le Creuset Factory to Table event in Santa Monica several weeks ago, she asked if we could have lunch before coming home. When have I said no to good food? She’d had Forma, an Italian eatery featuring pasta that’s been tossed in […]
Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse
The art of eating is best experienced with others, at least, that’s my philosophy. This week, my friend and I share a meal with Kirk Cartozian, one of the owners of Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse located at Downey Promenade. The original Gaucho Grills are long gone, however, Kirk and his business partner, Adrian Amosa, have […]
Sponsored
Popcornopolis Organic Nearly Naked arrives at Costco today
Organic Nearly Naked popcorn by Popcornopolis is now available at Costco stores all across the country, and sells for $5.39 a bag — a steal considering how big the bag is. But wait — from April 19 to May 13, you’ll be able to pick up the same bag for only $3.49. We love popcorn and Popcornopolis […]
cook with ease using Chef’d meal kits
Meal: 20 Cloves Garlic Chicken Cook Time: 45 minute Price: $19.99 (on sale from $24.99) When Chef’d approached me to be one of the very first to try out the new meal kits they’re rolling out at Gelson’s grocery stores, I jumped at the opportunity. While ordering meal kits online is super convenient, it isn’t ideal […]
