West End Tap & Kitchen Santa Cruz
If you order the following I promise you won’t be disappointed. Appetizers: Duck Fat popcorn, stuffed peppers Main: Beet salad with roasted chicken & hazelnuts Drink: the chocolate/coffee Stout
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Napa Newbies
I have a few friends visiting Napa for the first time in the next month. So I compiled a list of what to drink and eat while in Napa along with one of the best spas I’ve ever visited. Happy tasting! Eat/Drink Dim Sum Charlies – A gourmet (airstream) food truck, serving delicious buns and[…]
Destination – A day in San Francsico
I love visiting San Francisco. I lived in New York City for 2 years while attending grad school and miss the energy and chaos of city life. Our day in the city (that’s what Northern California people call San Francisco) started with a quick coffee stop at Philz in Palo Alto. Have you tried their[…]
My go to spots in Las Vegas
FOOD AND DRINK * Firefly HIDDEN GEM, absolute fav in Vegas. It’s off the strip so you will have to drive or cab it. But a group of 10 can eat well here for about $20 which INCLUDES drinks! * B and B Ristorante at the Venetian. Inventive Italian, you may remember when I[…]
Nepenthe Sunsets, Big Sur, CALIFORNIA
If you haven’t driven, hiked or eaten your way through Big Sur yet, please do this summer. The food is simple yet the view is unbeatable at Nepenthe. The homemade focaccias and pastries at Big Sur Bakery rival Europe’s small cafes. And the hiking trails lead to secret beaches and waterfalls. It was the perfect spot for our[…]
LGO Brussel Sprout Salad
If you live near Pasadena chances are you’ve dined at La Grande Orange. The restaurant occupies the former Santa Fe train depot and is bustling as ever. I met the girls last night for happy hour at the bar (no corkage fee!) and ordered the only dish I have ever ordered there – Brussel Sprout[…]