Downtown Los Angeles is more fondly referred to as “DTLA” for short. It is arguably LA’s most exciting and “destination worthy” neighborhoods at the moment. With the resurgence of development juxtaposed with the preservation of some of the cities richest history, DTLA is just freakin’ cool. There are more attractions and reasons to explore this...
Nothing “sparks joy” in my life quite like dining at a – really f*cking awesome and downright delicious – *new* restaurant in LA. And then sharing the bounties of my discoveries with my best friends of course! It’s a full-time job trying to keep up with the dining scene in LA. But know...
HOW TO MAKE 3 EASY COCKTAILS WITH LUXARDO (VIDEO) MY NEW FOUND PASSION. COCKTAIL CRAFTING. If you follow me on Instagram (which, of course, you do – duh) you know that I have fully embraced my new skills (and perhaps obsession) as an at-home bartender. I am mixing this, shaking that, and pouring it...
Showing support and solidarity for Black peers/friends/neighbors/colleagues can come in many forms, but one tangible way to express instant support, especially on a personal and local level, is to buy from Black-owned businesses here at home in Los Angeles. Between restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, salons, creative services, and the simply inspiring folks who make...
Desperate times friends call for easy cocktails to make at home! If you recall, I recently posted a list of “20 Things To Do At Home If You’re Bored” where one of the suggestions was to make up a cocktail! I still want you to do that but if you’re having a hard time...
It’s no new news at this point that bars and dining rooms in restaurants are closed for the next few weeks, but thankfully at this point restaurants are still able to offer meal pickup and delivery options. PRAISE FREAKIN BE. Because if there’s one *super simple* way all of us Angelenos can support our...
The clouds have parted, sweaters have been packed away, and it’s finally beginning to look like summer has arrived in LA! And the minute the temperature begins to rise, the minute I start planning a gathering in my backyard to kick off Summer. I have lived in my house for two and a half...
Dating is hard. We all knew that. But for whatever reason it has always felt especially hard in LA. Are there too many options? Too little? Is there anyone just nice or normal out there? The simple fact of the matter is you can meet people anywhere if you’re motivated enough – yes, even...
It’s (probably, definitely) no secret that I love wine. If there’s one thing me and Rhianna have in common, it’s that wine glasses *filled with wine* are our favorite accessory. Call me a fan, call me a connoisseur, heck you can even call me a wino – who cares! The girl loves fermented grapes of...
