Just after Best Fish Taco in Ensenada, we needed dessert! Since it was pretty nearby, we went to House of Pies! I was craving good pie because on Thanksgiving, we had a guest bring a so-so pie… and it was so disappointing. What better place to eat pie than in a house full of them! […]
Best Fish Taco in Ensenada (Los Angeles, CA)
Immediately following the Unique L.A. show, my friend and I were HUNGRY! It was so cold out, at least by California standards, so we decided to eat somewhere fairly nearby. Normally, we have a hard time being decisive together, so it can take a while for us to decide. I actually had an online deal […]
Mendocino Farms (Los Angeles, CA)
Just before the Macklemore concert, we needed to grab a bite to eat! Having worked in the area, my guy thought we should hit FIGat7th for Mendocino Farms, especially since we would not have to brave the typically massive lunch crowd. Also, my guy is a sandwich aficionado so I trust his judgment. Many of […]
At Last Cafe (Long Beach, CA)
I was spending my Sunday with a friend on her birthday! We stopped off first at The Southern Girl Bakery and Maker’s Mart, then we decided to top it all off with a visit to one of my favorite restaurants: At Last Cafe! I would love to say that it was a hidden gem that […]
The Southern Girl Bakery (Long Beach, CA) (CLOSED)
On our way to Maker’s Mart, my friend and I spotted The Southern Girl Bakery. It was such a cute name, and having lived in Nashville for a while, I thought I would see how it stacked up to some of my favorite Southern bakeries. Yes, it was technically a pre-dinner dessert, but we do […]
Il Garage (Stanton, CA)
So, it was the day after Thanksgiving, and the last thing anyone wanted to do was eat more turkey and stuffing! Since the family was still together, we all headed out to Il Garage for some wonderful pasta! It is definitely a hidden gem in the middle of Stanton, California located just behind Park Ave Restaurant […]
Sapporo Sushi (Long Beach, CA)
I needed to grab a quick lunch and with Thanksgiving looming, I had emptied out the refrigerator and was ready to fill it up again with ingredients for our holiday meal. Before hitting the grocery store, I grabbed a quick meal with my mom (doesn’t everyone need a shopping partner?) at Sapporo Sushi! I ordered […]
Mio Babbo’s (Los Angeles, CA) (CLOSED)
This is one of the old haunts that my guy and I decided to visit on our 10 year anniversary. As you can imagine, we were in college, so this was as nice as our dates ever got. However, I must say that the quality has always been good, and it has impressively stayed open […]