Food: 9021Pho

Being the jaded restaurant-explorer that I am, it’s hard to get excited over new openings.  I am feeling waves of excitement  over the opening of 9021Pho in my old hood of Beverly Hills today. This new eatery mixes all of…

Categories: california, food

Fiesta Hermosa

Happy Labor Day all! Since my travel schedule is becoming hectic again starting tomorrow, I decided to stay in LA and enjoy the festivities here. Fiesta Hermosa, the largest Arts and Craft Show in Southern California was a nice way…

Categories: art, california, events

Redondo Beach, CA

I was lucky enough to spend the weekend researching an article in the cute little beach side town of Redondo Beach, CA. I stayed at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club, a quiet, top-notch boutique hotel located on a private…

Categories: california, food, life