My birthday continues (wow, we certainly know how to stretch out a celebration, right?!). But sadly, the celebration is coming to an end. We’re back to Los Angeles from our weekend in Asheville, North Carolina, but Kevin had one more special night planned — a birthday dinner at Los Angeles’…
It’s so easy to get sucked into LA’s car centric ways. Before moving to LA six years ago, I lived in San Francisco where I didn’t even have a car. If I needed to get somewhere I’d either walk or arrive on my push scooter (which only in San Francisco a…
We’ve been finding ourselves in Downtown LA a lot lately. Six years ago when Kevin and I first moved to West Hollywood, we would occasionally brave a trip downtown… more out of curiosity than anything. There were a few coffee shops we enjoyed, but nothing that made us really want to spend…
I’ve been wanting to visit the Antelope Valley Poppy Fields in Lancaster, California for at least 6 years now. And came up with a little road trip that combines a few fun things along the way (including a remote desert set where they shot scenes from Star Trek, Big Bang Theory…
Today my mom flew in from Florida to help out after my big knee surgery two weeks ago. I’ve been mostly bound to the condo so was ready to get out. She’s always up for an adventure — even if the Bunny Museum in Pasadena slightly scarred her a few years…
There is always something new opening up in Los Angeles. But the real test is staying power – and how innovative, or in many ways, how special a place can be. Right now, there is a culinary renaissance happening across the city. But especially in the corridor stretching from Chinatown through downtown…
It’s Valentine’s Day Los Angeles! Did you wait until the last minute to plan something special? Don’t fret. We got you covered, and have some quick and easy ideas to pull off a last minute date night. Here are some fun and romantic ideas — whether you got a wad…
Over the summer, my partner and I ate our way through India. I gotta admit. A big reason for visiting India wasn’t just the monuments (though the Taj Mahal was even more spectacular than ever imagined). I was probably more excited about eating Butter Chicken and curry every day. No…
