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Mendocino Farms – New Restaurant Opening in Sherman Oaks!

Posted on October 8, 2013 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: applewood bacon, banh mi, farm fresh produce, jalapeno relish, kid-friendly, locally sourced food, Mendocino Farms, Sherman Oaks, vegan, Ventura Blvd. | 9 Comments

I am always on the hunt for a good sandwich & salad place. So when I found out that Mendocino Farms was opening up a restaurant in the Valley, I was thrilled. I’ve always wanted to try their food, but just hadn’t made it out to their downtown Los Angeles or Fairfax locations. They are all about using farm fresh produce, sourced locally & you’ll be happy to note that their prices are comparable to other sandwich & salad cafes. This … [Read more...]

An Afternoon with America’s Best Racing

Posted on October 5, 2013 | Filed Under: Misc, Reviews | Tags: America's Best Racing, Arcadia, betting, horse racing, Santa Anita Park, thoroughbred | 4 Comments

Disclosure: I was invited to an event at Santa Anita Park along with a select group of bloggers – all opinions are my own. On a beautiful Friday in September, I ventured out to Arcadia. For those of you who read my blog, you’ll know that I had been out to Santa Anita Park earlier this summer for a food festival. However this was going to be my first time at the races! America’s Best Racing had invited me to be a part of the opening day … [Read more...]

SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk

Posted on October 1, 2013 | Filed Under: Fitness, Local Events, Reviews | Tags: charity fundraiser, educational programs, Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, SKECHERS, South Bay, special needs children, The Friendship Circle | Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The wonderful folks at SKECHERS invited me down to their headquarters last month to learn about the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. I was treated to a luncheon provided by Fresh Brothers & received a gift card for a free pair of SKECHERS shoes. In return, I got to meet the awesome people at The Friendship Circle of the South Bay. No compensation was received for this post & all opinions are my own. On a sunny day in … [Read more...]

ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

Posted on September 25, 2013 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: ArcLight Cinemas, dairy-free, ginger ales, gluten-free, Hollywood, meatballs, noodles, organic tofu, rice bowls, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, spicy foods, sriracha, steak laab | Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I was invited to a tasting event along with a select group of bloggers – all opinions are my own. ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is a fast casual restaurant that features a menu that is gluten-free, as well as dairy-free. The concept is simple – you get a noodle or rice bowl, fill it with your choice of meat or tofu, then pick one vegetable, one sauce & a garnish. The set-up of the restaurant is similar to Chipotle (who happens … [Read more...]

Fall TV Season

Posted on September 16, 2013 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Amazing Race, DVR, Fall premiere week, Homeland, Law & Order, Modern Family, pop culture, Top Chef, tv shows | 12 Comments

It’s Fall TV premiere week! I happen to be one of those people who watch a lot of television. All I can say is, thank goodness for the DVR! There are a lot of TV shows (both old & new) that are starting this month. It got me thinking, what are my top 5 TV shows that I am looking forward to watching? Here’s my list (in no particular order): Modern Family – Everyone on the show is hilarious. I think the little girl on the show who plays Lily … [Read more...]

Lulu in La La Land Book Signing

Posted on September 9, 2013 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Americana, Barnes & Noble, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, book signing, children's books, Drybar, Elisabeth Wolf, growing up in Los Angeles, Lulu in La La Land, not fitter inner, reading, tweens | 8 Comments

This past weekend, Elisabeth Wolf held a book reading & signing for her book Lulu in La La Land. I had heard about the book & thought it would be a perfect activity for me & my daughter to attend. On a warm afternoon, we headed out to the Barnes & Noble book store at the Americana in Glendale. Lulu in La La Land is an adorable story about a young girl who lives in Bel Air & doesn't feel like she fits in. The book is set-up … [Read more...]

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