From the outside, Hotel Figueroa has kept its historic charm, but once inside you will be transported to a world of luxury art deco design which has brought this Downtown L.A. landmark to life. I've...
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I Gained 5lbs to Bring You The Best Donuts in Orange County & Los Angeles
Today is National Donut Day and to celebrate I packed on the pounds to bring you the best donuts in Orange County and Los Angeles. I scoured through the Instagram feeds and even asked around on...
Veranda Restaurant at Hotel Figueroa Offers a Beautiful Hidden Mediterranean Oasis in Downtown L.A.
Situated inside the historic Hotel Figueroa, Veranda Restaurant encaptures the classic elegance of the hotel while adding a Spanish twist. The chic restaurant offers a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is a Magical Experience Unlike Any Other!
We finally had a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined. If you love the popular J.K....
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane Brings His Amazing Dishes to Breva in Downtown LA
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane of the famed restaurant Tasting Kitchen is bringing his stellar dishes to Breva in Downtown LA. Located at the historic Hotel Figueroa, Breva is the perfect dining...
Get Ready for Taco’s & Tequila as we Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Red O!
It's that time of the year when fully indulge in delicious taco's & tequila and this year we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Red O! Long gone are the days when I am willing to stand in a...
L.A. Foodie’s are in for a Treat as Jimmys Famous American Tavern Debuts in Santa Monica
All my Foodie Friends in L.A. should be stoked right now because my favorite brunch spot, Jimmys Famous American Tavern,...
The Commissary in Downtown LA
How would you like to eat dinner in a transformed greenhouse a top a trendy Hotel in Downtown L.A.? Then look no further than The Commissary at The Line Hotel in Korea Town. I had tickets to see...
Potted Plant Milk Tea….my favorite naughty drink
On a Yelp Elite event I was lucky enough to be introduced to this amazing little Taiwanese Restaurant called Lollicup were I found my favorite naughty drink, the Potted Plant Milk Tea. This is the...
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Hotel Figueroa in Downtown L.A. Brings Luxury, Art Deco and History to Life
From the outside, Hotel Figueroa has kept its historic charm, but once inside you will be transported to a world of luxury art deco design which has brought this Downtown L.A. landmark to life. I've always believed that the...
I Gained 5lbs to Bring You The Best Donuts in Orange County & Los Angeles
Today is National Donut Day and to celebrate I packed on the pounds to bring you the best donuts in Orange County and Los Angeles. I scoured through the Instagram feeds and even asked around on the Yelp threads. The majority...
Veranda Restaurant at Hotel Figueroa Offers a Beautiful Hidden Mediterranean Oasis in Downtown L.A.
Situated inside the historic Hotel Figueroa, Veranda Restaurant encaptures the classic elegance of the hotel while adding a Spanish twist. The chic restaurant offers a Coastal Mediterranean-inspired fare that includes seasonal...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is a Magical Experience Unlike Any Other!
We finally had a chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood and it was even more amazing than I could have imagined. If you love the popular J.K. Rowling series, you will be truly...
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane Brings His Amazing Dishes to Breva in Downtown LA
Celebrity Chef Casey Lane of the famed restaurant Tasting Kitchen is bringing his stellar dishes to Breva in Downtown LA. Located at the historic Hotel Figueroa, Breva is the perfect dining destination for locals and visitors...
Get Ready for Taco’s & Tequila as we Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Red O!
It's that time of the year when fully indulge in delicious taco's & tequila and this year we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Red O! Long gone are the days when I am willing to stand in a crowded sticky bar getting knocked...
L.A. Foodie’s are in for a Treat as Jimmys Famous American Tavern Debuts in Santa Monica
All my Foodie Friends in L.A. should be stoked right now because my favorite brunch spot, Jimmys Famous American Tavern, just opened in Santa Monica....
The Commissary in Downtown LA
How would you like to eat dinner in a transformed greenhouse a top a trendy Hotel in Downtown L.A.? Then look no further than The Commissary at The Line Hotel in Korea Town. I had tickets to see Third Eye Blind, my favorite band...
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