Summer ushers in its own unique tempo, food and fashion specific to this season rife with beach days, barbeques, vacations and loads of family time. Of course, with summer comes an assortment of seasonal solutions intended to enhance and elevate your experiences. Here are a few of this year’s hot gotta-gets: Shade Wagon (www.ShadeWagon.com) – […]
Nestled among seven lush garden estate acres in the heart of Los Angeles is the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, Bel Air – an urban retreat where I savored my most recent respite. Upon arrival, plush and cozy furnishings in the open, airy, fresh orchid-scented hotel lobby beckoned me sit back and settle in to “vacation […]
Next time you are in L.A. and hit West Hollywood to mix, mingle and munch with movers and shakers, then Delphine Eatery & Bar is a must. Housed at the ultra-chic W Hollywood Hotel directly across the street from the Pantages Theatre, this remarkable restaurant dishes up Mediterranean cuisine in a warm, inviting and electric […]
I’m often asked about the merits of “bargain” wines and recommendations related thereto. For inquiring minds and to quench this curiosity, here are a number of palate-pleasers under $100: 1994 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port ($85) Smith Woodhouse is a specialist producer of premium quality Ports. Declared Vintage Port is only made in the most exceptional […]
Dad’s will rejoice this year amid a bevy of gadget, gear and garment gifts he’s sure to love. No matter his lifestyle and personal preferences, there’s an array of duds and devices he’ll duly appreciate all year through. DaddyScrubs “I’m the Daddy” Medical Scrubs (www.DaddyScrubs.com) – $40 On Father’s Day, one would be remiss to […]
Graduation is a time to celebrate and congratulate a student’s hard work and scholarly accomplishments. Beyond the proverbial pat on the back, grads are due for gifts galore for a job well done. But, what items are sure to receive top marks? Consider this roundup of gift ideas for graduates of all ages: Chelsea Taylor […]
[topcollage start_with=20] As an ever-appreciative San Diego resident and a good life connoisseur indelibly on the hunt for the best of the best, it’s incumbent on me to experience and inform you, dear Reader, about notable San Diego-area “happenings” – you know, those society events, grand openings, launch parties and such where the A-listers lurk…and […]
Amid the ever-changing 21st Century Las Vegas landscape, the Flamingo hotel continues to hold its own as one of the few remaining flagship properties present at the start of Sin City. The Flamingo Las Vegas is perched, in all of its pink glistening glory, center stage on the storied Vegas Strip, within four miles of […]
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind Las Vegas lore, Piero’s Italian Cuisine is an itinerary imperative. This revered Vegas restaurant is a bona fide landmark just off the infamous Strip, exuding its 30-year history as an old school Rat Pack hangout. Back in the day, in addition to serving guests spectacular Italian cuisine, […]
Finding fabulous gifts for Moms who seemingly have it all can be a challenge at best. But, one need not spend a fortune to show her your love and adoration on Mother’s Day. Consider this assortment of glam gifts – traditional favorites in perennially popular Mother’s Day categories: clothing, accessories, jewelry, gadgetry, music, home […]
