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An Afternoon in Paso Robles

Posted on August 18, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events | Tags: Paso Robles, Red Scooter Deli, Studios on the Park, Travel Paso | 8 Comments

Earlier this month, we drove from our home in the San Fernando Valley to the Central Coast to visit Carmel and Monterey. We had a great time, and you can read all about our adventure here. It was while we were driving back home, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch! After finding a parking spot in front of the Downtown City Park, we headed over to Red Scooter Deli where we noshed on sandwiches, soup and a breakfast burrito. If you … [Read more...]

2025 Staycation at Marriott Marina del Rey

Posted on July 28, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events, Reviews | Tags: Fratelli Café, HiHo Cheeseburger, Killer Shrimp Restaurant, Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey Marriott, Marina del Rey WaterBus | 7 Comments

Marina del Rey Marriott

This summer, since we didn’t have any ‘big’ vacations planned, we decided to head over to Marina del Rey for a fun, family staycation. We love Marina del Rey with its beautiful weather, walkability, and lots of fun things to choose from! Summers are warm in the San Fernando Valley, so we wanted to take advantage of the mild temps in Marina del Rey and do as many outdoor activities as possible. With Marina del Rey Marriott as our home … [Read more...]

Yakumi Sushi in Burbank {Foodie Review}

Posted on July 18, 2025 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Burbank sushi restaurants, sushi restaurants Los Angeles, Visit Burbank, Yakumi | 8 Comments

studio box

At the corner of Riverside Drive and North Maple Street in Burbank is a fast-casual sushi spot called Yakumi. The restaurant has been open for five years and is a favorite among studio workers during the week, and local residents on the weekend. Recently I visited Yakumi with my parents. My dad loves sushi, and I wanted to treat my parents to a nice place! They offer a nice sized patio, but we opted to eat indoors since it was lunchtime … [Read more...]

Marco’s Pizza x Karate Kid: Legends Event in Tarzana!

Posted on May 28, 2025 | Filed Under: Food, Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Jackie Chan, Karate Kid: Legends, Marco's Pizza, Ralph Macchio | 8 Comments

Karate Kid Legends poster

What do you get when you combine pizza and Karate Kid: Legends? A fun opportunity in the San Fernando Valley! On Thursday, May 29th, head to Marco's Pizza in Tarzana between 4-6pm to walk the Karate Kid Movie and Marco's Pizza red carpet! Customers who show off their best karate move on the red carpet will receive a voucher for one free Medium Pepperoni Magnifico (limited to the first 150 people in line). You'll also get some Marco’s Pizza x … [Read more...]

The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook {Book Review}

Posted on April 21, 2025 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Cherie Mercer Twohy, nectarine and gorgonzola salad, The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook, Trader Joe's | 12 Comments

I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook - Nectarine, Gorgonzola, and Greens

Trader Joe's is a medium-sized grocery store chain that was founded in 1967 by Joe Coulombe in Pasadena, California. They sell a wide variety of fruits & veggies, prepared foods (we love their burritos, potato salad and sandwiches), wines ("Two-Buck Chuck"), as well as those cute mini tote bags that’s become so trendy. So, when I heard about “The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook” that contains 150 recipes using ingredients from Trader Joe’s, I … [Read more...]

Flight 126 Cafe in Santa Paula {Foodie Review}

Posted on December 2, 2024 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Flight 126 Cafe, Santa Paula, Santa Paula airport restaurant | 8 Comments

Flight 126 Cafe - chilaquiles

Flight 126 Cafe is an airport restaurant adjacent to Santa Paula Airport. Known for their hearty breakfasts and lunches, this cafe serves meals with a really awesome view! Flight 126 Cafe has plenty of indoor seating and a fantastic patio that looks over the runway. My husband and I decided to eat here for lunch after working up an appetite at Soar Over Ventura, a zip line and adventure course at Ventura Ranch KOA. My husband … [Read more...]

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