February 17, 2026

Villa’s Tacos – Highland Park (Los Angeles), CA

I Love L.A.’s Tacos Villa’s Tacos – Highland Park (Los Angeles), CA Visited: February 2026 While watching the energetic and entertaining Super Bowl LX Half-Time Show, we were thrilled to see local taquería, Villa’s Tacos, on stage with Bad Bunny. Villa’s Tacos keeps popping up as one of the best […]
February 7, 2026

Churrería El Moro – Echo Park (Los Angeles), CA

Rolling In The Dough Churrería El Moro – Echo Park (Los Angeles), CA Visited: February 2026 In late-January 2026, our favorite churro and hot chocolate place from our 2023 trip to Mexico City (CDMX) opened its second location in the United States in Echo Park (Los Angeles) near Dodger Stadium. […]
January 25, 2026

Nepenthe – Big Sur, California

California Coastal Dining Oasis Nepenthe – Big Sur, California Visited: January 2026 During spring break my senior year in high school, I joined friends on a road trip north on Highway 1 in California. There were many memorable events, including nearly being hit head-on by a huge truck on a […]
September 7, 2025

Brigitte Bistro – Petaluma, CA

Français Fantastique Brigitte Bistro – Petaluma, CA Visited: August 2025 Friends Kim and Mary have joined us for many dining experiences in France, so when visiting them recently in Northern California, they took us to their favorite French bistro in Petaluma, which is located in the heart of Sonoma wine […]
July 19, 2025

Gladstones Malibu – Pacific Palisades, CA

Southern California Icon Gladstones Malibu – Pacific Palisades, CA Visited: July 2025 Gladstones restaurant has been nestled between Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Palisades since 1972. With a fabulous deck overlooking the beach, I have downed many a meal and cocktails on this deck. Our […]
February 14, 2025

La Marine – Paris, France

Parisian Vibe La Marine – Paris, France Visited: September 2024 La Marine, a charming bistro nestled along the Canal Saint-Martin, turned out to be our favorite dinner spot in Paris on this trip. Combining great food, an attentive staff and a Parisian atmosphere that many people seek, La Marine checked […]
February 12, 2025

Armande – Paris, France

A Tasty Surprise In Montmartre Armande – Paris, France Visited: September 2024 I had plotted a morning walk from Basilique du Sacré-Cœur down Butte Montmarte to the Moulin Rouge when we were tempted by the aroma emanating from a tiny cafe along with what looked like mouthwatering pastries in the […]
February 5, 2025

Home Restaurant – Los Angeles (Los Feliz), CA

Our Home Away From Home Home Restaurant – Los Angeles (Los Feliz), CA Last Visit: May 2025 We love breakfast, and Home Restaurant in Los Feliz is without a doubt one of our favorite spots to have it. We love the location near Griffith Park (for hiking with Garbo), and […]
December 21, 2024

Restaurant ‘t Hofke – Antwerp, Belgium

Right Down Our Alley Restaurant ‘t Hofke – Antwerp, Belgium Visited: September 2024 Our favorite restaurant on our trip to Belgium in 2024, was Restaurant ‘t Hofke located in Antwerp. It was so delicious, we dined here twice, which doesn’t  happen very often on vacation. t’Hofke is a family-run restaurant […]