Are you ready for a short and sweet post? Today, I have an inventive dessert that is getting nationwide attention even though the one location has been open for mere months. Just like the Cronut, the lines for this original dessert are endless. I have tried my luck a few times, but I’m always in […]
Driftwood Kitchen (Laguna Beach, CA)
One of the most popular destinations for tourists and locals alike in California is the city of Laguna Beach. Why? It is beautiful and charming, plus the perfect beachside location means that there are amazing views everywhere you look. That certainly applies to the new restaurant Driftwood Kitchen, which is located right on the water. […]
Beachwood BBQ (Long Beach, CA)
It is summertime, so that means barbecue season! If you follow me on Vintage Zest, you know that I tend to make vegetarian dishes at home because it just takes so much work and time for meat dishes (except my favorite Ropa Vieja “Tostada” Pizzas). To satisfy my cravings, I like to leave it to the experts […]
Seasons 52 (throughout U.S.)
Seasons 52 is a chain of restaurants that I first heard about years ago, with the promise that nothing was over a certain amount of calories. It seemed like a good gimmick, but was the food decent? Surprisingly, yes! It has been consistently good over the years, and when I tasted their newly rolled out […]
Riviera 31 (Los Angeles, CA)
Riviera 31 is a cocktail lounge located at the Sofitel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, with a pretty substantial menu. Let’s see some of the bar bites in action! The lounge area is decorated in the old-Hollywood style with photograph stills from classic movies. Strawberry Basil Martini demidoff organic vodka / muddled strawberries / fresh […]
Ticket Giveaway to “Brew Hee Haw” Craft Beer Roundup at the OC Fair!
Today, I have something extra special to give away to one of my lucky readers! It’s summer time, and if you are like me, then you want to be out all weekend and do something fun and new in the sunshine. One of my favorite destinations is definitely the OC Fair, voted the best fair […]
Sugarfina (Beverly Hills, CA)
Sugarfina was on my radar for a number of reasons. First, it is a gourmet candy shop with all kinds of gummies, candy, chocolate, and more from around the world. Second, every picture I saw was simply beautiful and colorful. Third, from every description I read, it sounded like a grown-up Charlie and the Chocolate Factory […]
Pie-Not (Costa Mesa, CA)
Here’s the problem with Pie-Not… I’m a pie fiend. I just love it, so there’s no way that I can be objective. I can be very picky about crust and filling, but when I like a pie… I LOVE IT. So, I decided to take my guy along so I could have a second (less […]