Category: FOOD (+ BEVERAGE)
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THE BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN LA
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...
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THE BEST WINE BARS IN LA. PERIOD.
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...
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The Best Coffee Shops in LA
I’ll just say it…I freaking love coffee. From iced lattes to classic cappuccinos, I can’t get enough. However, I also love the ambiance and environment that local coffee shops provide. Whether you’re looking to buckle down and do some work or you simply want a quiet and quaint place to sip some great brew and...
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THE BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN LA
I may be biased but no one does brunch quite like Los Angeles. You can have mimosas and pancakes anywhere, but in LA, I swear everything just tastes better. I dont know if it’s the year-round sunshine, the euphoric crowd, the killer cocktails, or the wildly creative brunch dishes… but whatever it is, there’s simply...
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WHERE TO DINE IN LA FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2022
I dont know about you, but I am ready to celebrate, well, anything really, like it’s 2019. If you’re trying to do a thing for Valentine’s Day – or Galentine’s Day obviously – beyond chocolates, love notes, and flowers, get out on the town! There are so many great new restaurants opening up, and so...
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THE “LA MADE” 2021 GIFT GUIDE
I find myself in a perpetual state of shock over how quickly this year has blown by! Is that a thing you’ve noticed yourself saying as you’ve gotten older? But really where DOES time go?! Alas, we have much to be grateful for as we enter into “the most wonderful time of the year”,...
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BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DTLA
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...
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HOW TO MAKE 3 EASY COCKTAILS WITH LUXARDO (VIDEO)
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...
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LIST OF BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES IN LA
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...