Golden China
My boyfriend lives in Ventura pretty close to the beach, which is about 50 miles from where I live; it’s far, but not too far and I don’t mind the drive at all. It’s a nice escape from the triple digit heat and it’s further …
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Food Maker, Chef, and Traveling Diner
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Village Café in Bishop, CA
On our way home from Mammoth we have some mandatory stops to make. Most of the time we have to get gas for the ride home, so we stop at an Indian reservation that has a casino on its land and a gas station to …
The Stove; Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth has some quintessential eateries that frequent visitors are sure to know about, one being The Stove. The Stove is known for its country-style old ways and is almost always packed, no matter when or what time it is. They have homemade pies, large waffles, …
My Birthday Celebration at Matsuhisa, Beverly Hills
Matsuhisa As Brandon and I made our way down to Beverly Hills from Ventura, my birthday dinner seemed to be well anticipated. We’d eaten together years ago in Malibu at Nobu, and to say the least, that was an unforgettable meal and dinner, but Matsuhisa …
Picca By Chef Ricardo Zarate
After fighting 5 o’clock traffic from the valley to a western corner of Los Angeles, we arrived at a large red building adorned with an outline of a large bull and the word “Picca” written across it. The impact of the presence of such a …
Kinnara Thai Food in Van Nuys
Two Saturdays ago, Brandon and I were lucky enough to get out for a date, which never happens because he never has Saturday off. When you date a chef you’re pretty much condemned to mid-week meals with one another, if you’re lucky,which isn’t so bad …
Food, Friends and Robins BBQ…Now That’s a Celebration
One afternoon this month, a bunch of friends gathered together to share some food and fun for Jabari’s birthday. Jabari is the author of realtalkonsports.com and has been a family friend for ages. I’m so happy and honored to know someone with as much passion …
Building the Burger Umami Burger Thousand Oaks
On a lovely evening, after shopping for some cooking gadgets and finding some great deals on my favorite large white platters, Brandon and I decided to get a bite to eat at the new Umami Burger in Thousand Oaks. I’m not really a big fan …
Los Agaves in Santa Barbara, CA
During another evening around Santa Barbara, Brandon and I decided to break his boycott on Mexican food. After working a year and a half in a Mexican restaurant you need a little break from it, but we decided it was time to find some delicious …
Sweets and Drinks in Vegas
Sin City has its alluring qualities and flashy devilish charms, but hidden amongst the countless yards of alcohol and not so flattering clothing choices, are the sweet and deliciously decadent, which my boyfriend and I found on our trip around the strip. Brandon is the …