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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 accommodations are part of the journey when...
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 agreed that while an outrageously decorated...
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 dishes created by celebrity chef Casey...
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 impressed with what the team at Universal...
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 alike. Located only 2 blocks from L.A....
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 in the head by drunk guys wearing...
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. JFAT is blowing up in California and I...
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 in high school, and thought it was the...
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 only place I know of in Los Angeles that serves this masterpiece of...
Sondra Barker
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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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....
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...
