Yes, it's true. I'm officially 30 years old. And I am OBSESSED with fantasy. There is magic in the art of storytelling, in the idea of traveling back to a time of chivalry; there is just something about valiant knights, mesmerizing horses, and, of course, eating with my hands, that transports me to a realm far away from the hustle bustle of everyday life.



I've visited Medieval Times Dinner &…

MIHO Gastrotruck serves local, handcrafted street food right here in San Diego. See what all the excitement is about:

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Loews Coronado Bay Resort's premier restaurant sources organic herbs and fruits from its onsite 3,800-square-foot garden

We’re not in France, but if you close your eyes in the coastal herb garden of Mistral, you could think…

Discover Irresistible, Sustainable Seafood Fresh from San Diego’s Docks

It’s lunchtime, and I’m with Chad White at Sea Rocket Bistro in…

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~  The wonderful weekend…

Confession time: I am an eight-year-old girl living in a twenty-nine-year-old body. I have no shame about that. I was born in SoCal and I've had an Annual Passport to magic for most of my life. Magic, you say? Oh yes, indeed... I'm talking about the one-and-only Happiest Place on Earth: the Disneyland® Resort right here in Anaheim.…

Bid farewell to the notion of typical Mexican cuisine

Some of the best restaurants we discover are not flanked by marble lions or offer VIP parking. Instead, our curious appetite for rooting out the finest in ethnic foods can lead one into older parts of towns or past vacant buildings, to find a seat, in this case, at the finest Mexican restaurant I have ever found.…

It was the hottest day of the year (so far…) when I decided to go to the L.A. County Fair. Doesn’t faze me, though. I’m a midweek kind of lady; I don’t fancy weekend crowds if I can help it, and luckily enough for me, I could help it as my mother, my fair companion, had…

 Free Brewery Tours deliver fans into the heart of award-winning, all-natural beer production...…

House of Blues is a music-centered venue, hosting a number of fantastic events and musical talent. Now they are…

Time is precious when you are on vacation, especially in Los Angeles when there is so much to see and do. When you’re visiting the La Brea Tar Pits or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) – or  both – you don’t want to waste your time finding a restaurant, sitting down, waiting to be waited on, etc. Dining out is an experience that should be savored by itself, not crammed into a full day of art and Ice Age skeletons. Luckily, there is a full array of the fab new food trend – food…

 When the mood strikes us for some great food and family time somewhere fun, we head to one of our favorite restaurants, Angelo’s and Vinci’s in Fullerton.

With our girls (ages 11, 8, 7) in tow, we ventured off to celebrate my hubby’s birthday!…

It’s mid-day on a sun-drenched Saturday and what other options do I have besides enjoying the view and feeding my insatiable need for good food!?!

I drove into the Newport Dunes with the other visitors that were hauling their boats and ready to launch their party into…

Along the coastal Riviera of Orange County, there are numerous eateries that boast waterfront dining. Some are laid back and casual, while others are known to be more formal. Most offer the typical seafood items, and a select few pride themselves on top grade fish that are served raw. Besides the bar area upstairs at The Cannery, Buddha’s Favorite is the only sushi bar that allows you to…

If this post brings a sense of déjà vu, never fear: I did write about Café Was once before. See, way back in the fall I got to dine at Café Was before scurrying off to the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood for The Phantom of the Opera. Nothing to sneeze at indeed, but Café Was is a show unto itself and I knew it was only a matter of time before I would return to the bohemian bistro for…

It’s been warm and sunny this winter, so I decided to indulge myself in a late breakfast on the bay. Typically when I stop into SOL Cocina, I am enjoying a plate of street tacos and a jalapeno cucumber margarita after a long day of work. On this occasion, I was planning to sit on the patio overlooking the water and enjoy a late-morning meal.

Upon entry, I saw a welcoming sign that advertised the…

Are you tired of the same old fireworks-by-the-lake 4^th of July, or dinner over at the parents’ house?

Well, I think I've found the solution… a special event cruise with Hornblower Cruises & Events!

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I ventured out of my bubble for a little dinner and entertainment. I was expecting the evening to include some flavorful food, drinks and good music, but I wasn’t prepared for the level of greatness that I was about to encounter.…