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Our Staycation at Marina del Rey Hotel

Posted on September 19, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: LA staycation, Marina del Rey Hotel, SALT Restaurant & Bar | 6 Comments

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Over the summer, while my daughter was away at sleepaway camp, my husband and I treated ourselves to a staycation in Marina del Rey. Roughly 25 miles (one-way) from our house in the Valley, Marina del Rey Hotel felt like it was in another world – with cool breezes from the water and beautiful views from our balcony. Our hotel room was spacious for us with two queen beds, a bathroom with a roomy closet, a side chair, a small desk and a … [Read more...]

PLANTA Cocina in Marina Del Rey {Foodie Review}

Posted on September 18, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: LA vegan restaurants, Marina Del Rey restaurants, plant-based restaurants, PLANTA Cocina | 8 Comments

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As the name implies, PLANTA Cocina is a 100% plant-based restaurant. When my husband and I visited the Marina del Rey restaurant, we were amazed by the food, service and décor! The restaurant overlooks the water in Marina del Rey and is decorated beautifully. I’ve eaten at vegan restaurants before in the past, but my husband wasn’t sure what to expect. After studying the menu, I asked our waiter several questions regarding … [Read more...]

Now You Can Add Succession: The Complete Series to Your DVD Library

Posted on September 17, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Succession, Succession HBO, Succession: The Complete Series | 1 Comment

Succession-The Complete Series

Editor’s Note: This review of “Succession: The Complete Series" was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, TV shows such as this would not be possible. For me, like many others, watching "Succession" was appointment TV. I had to watch it in real-time on Sunday night, not only to avoid spoilers on social media but … [Read more...]

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience {Los Angeles}

Posted on September 13, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: City of Montebello, immersive art in LA, Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Van Gogh LA Exhibit | 2 Comments

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Most of us are familiar with a few paintings done by Van Gogh. Whether it’s his Starry Night or his Sunflowers series, Van Gogh’s art is meshed with our culture. Earlier this summer, I visited Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience with two of my friends. It was breathtaking and awe-inspiring! Imagine stepping into a 20,000-square-foot lights and sounds exhibit featuring two-story projections of his most captivating works. Even … [Read more...]

San Diego’s Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi {Foodie Review}

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi, revolving sushi, San Diego Japanese restaurant, San Diego restaurant | 1 Comment

Mikami Sushi_Paparazzi Roll

Last month, after we spent the afternoon at Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park, we checked into our hotel and then made our way to Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi for dinner. My family loves Japanese food, although this was our first time at a restaurant that served its food on a rotating conveyor belt! We weren’t sure what to expect, but I have to say that the sushi was fresh, delicious and the rotating sushi/conveyor belt concept was quite … [Read more...]

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Blu-ray/DVD Splashes Into Homes this Month!

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Product Reviews | Tags: Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | 8 Comments

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Editor’s Note: This review of “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, animated films such as this would not be possible. Plunge into the action with the all-new coming-of-age aquatic adventure in DreamWorks Animation’s, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” Collector’s Edition, available … [Read more...]

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