HomeState is a great crowd pleasing choice. Having a viewing party and need a ton of food? HomeState. Trying to pick a spot for brunch? HomeState. Home alone and want something tasty while watching Netflix? HomeState. Just cannot decide what restaurant you are in the mood for? Do not worry, you are always in the … More HomeState
A few years ago I attempted to go up the Willis Tower in Chicago to enjoy the wonderful views from the top floor. I had only visited the top of the building years ago, when it was still called the Sears Tower and I was still a Girl Scout, and we made the trip downtown … More Signature Room at the 95th
Sunset Blvd. is a classic street in Hollywood’s history, and the Sunset Tower Hotel is a classic Hollywood hotel to match. Dimly lit and tucked away along bustling Sunset Blvd., the Sunset Tower Hotel’s snazzy restaurant is the perfect place for a cozy meal that feels like you stepped back in time. The interior design … More Sunset Tower Hotel & Bar
Los Angeles restaurateurs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, won over my heart and stomach immediately with Jon and Vinny’s. Although I have somewhat adapted to the healthy lifestyle of Los Angeles, and have even learned to enjoy things like acai bowls and more vegetables in my meals, I will always love carbs. Jon and Vinny’s … More Jon and Vinny’s
These two restaurants that I always forget how to properly pronounce, Gjusta and Gjelina, have elevated the restaurant game in the Venice, California, area. The only interior picture I took during my first time having brunch at Gjelina was of my lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes because that was all that truly mattered. The inside of … More Gjusta and Gjelina
Ysabel is a trendy restaurant and bar in West Hollywood, tucked away on Fairfax Ave. I specify that it is tucked away because the actual entrance is off the street and to the side of the building, and I almost completely drove past it. This was the first time I actually experienced not feeling cool … More Ysabel
State Street in downtown Santa Barbara is an unexpected shopping hub. Santa Barbara definitely does not need a full indoor mall when it has beautiful weather, and all the best shops along State Street. This is also where you will find one of the main move theaters in town and a lot of the … More State Street in Santa Barbara
This year on Christmas, we decided to do something that I have never done before, which was have a non-relative cook for Christmas. Instead of hosting the holiday at our place, or traveling back to Chicago to spend the day at a relative’s home, we drove up to Santa Barbara for a few days. Since … More Christmas at the Four Seasons Resort Biltmore, Santa Barbara
Yes there are an endless amount of options for places to get brunch in Los Angeles, but even after trying many of LA’s popular brunch spots, I was still highly impressed with the breakfast served at Republique. Republique is located in Los Angeles on La Brea Avenue, only a few blocks over from popular tourist … More Republique
With my current obsession for Highway 1 and Malibu, and too small of a budget to currently afford a home in Malibu, I’m always looking for other ways to spend my days near the Pacific Ocean. Notes On Geoffrey’s Malibu: So on my ocean-side restaurant list was Geoffrey’s Malibu. Located right off Highway 1, Geoffrey’s … More Geoffrey’s Malibu
