Happy New Years from Jamaica!
I thought it was an Asian superstition that however you spend your New Years Eve, that is how the rest of your year will be. So every year I make sure the house is clean, everything is organized and I…
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Happy Holidays from AZ and NV!
This holiday season I was in Scottsdale and Las Vegas. Here were a couple of the highlights: scottsdale Stopping by award-winning Sweet Republic to sample their all-natural ice cream. Tried the almond buttercrunch, salted butter caramel peanut butter chip and…
Taste of Fashion & Fame: Celebrity Chef Restaurants and Chic Clothing
You have spotted them everywhere; television, newspapers and books. Celebrity chefs have taken LA over by storm. Get a taste of celeb chef cooking with a side dish of haute couture! Bazaar by Jose Andreas at SLS Hotel Celebrity Chef:…
Weekend in Oklahoma City
I spent 48 hours in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. United has great direct flights and I was there in no time. Friday night we dinner at what was billed as “The place to see and be seen”, Cafe Nova . We…
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…
Birmingham, Alabama
Back in Alabama! I actually love coming here; the city has the perfect balance of upscale cosmopolitan and small-town charm and ambiance. There is no shortage of Southern Hospitality or great food! This trip took me to the brand new Hyatt…
Bay Area, CA
Long weekend = food, wine and fun. Croquet @ Meadowood. Domain Chandon Winery. Truffle Scrambled Eggs @ Epic in San Francisco.
Maui, Hawaii
The last week of September found me in Maui, Hawaii. For some reason, heading to Hawaii always seems to cast a sleepy-spell on me. The first day is usually a totally wash, as it was this trip. Did manage to…
Birmingham, Alabama
We continued the Bon Appetite tour to Birmingham, Alabama. First stop was the gorgeous hotel. We were set up at the AAA Four Diamond Property Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa. The greeting committee wanted us to get a taste…
Montgomery, Alabama
Last week I hopped on a plane to attend the Travel Media Showcase in Montgomery, Alabama. Not knowing what to expect, I was shocked at all the rolling green hills and beautiful landscaping as we flew in. After 3 days in the…
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…