Invitation to an Underground Dinner
September 1, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under California, Los Angeles, Southern California, Southwest, The Americas, USA
Setup for an underground dinner from Amy's Culinary Adventures
We’ve just attended our first “underground dinner” in Los Angeles (as non-paying guests): we had a general idea of what we’d be eating, but until the 11th hour, no idea where we’d be eating.
The event was big, raucous, delicious and exciting — and part of a movement that’s happening all over the world.
Langham Huntington: Anniversary-tastic
August 29, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under California, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Southern California, Southwest, The Americas, USA
Flowers & chandeliers in the Langham Huntington lobby
For our recent wedding anniversary, we escaped a late summer heatwave at the Langham Huntington, an elegant fairyland with a view of the San Gabriel Mountains, a soothing spa and a staggering afternoon tea.
At the center of Pasadena, California, just north of Los Angeles, we’re not sure what’s better about the Langham:
That it feels like the Queen of England’s vacation palace…or that it’s a whopping 20 minutes from our house.
Taste of Beverly Hills
August 16, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under Beverly Hills, California, Los Angeles, Southern California, Southwest, The Americas, USA
Next month, L.A.’s exciting culinary scene is finally getting its industry-sanctioned due:
September 2-5, Food & Wine Magazine will hold its first annual Taste of Beverly Hills.
Off to Costa Rica…and More
June 16, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under California, Central America, Costa Rica, Los Angeles, Southern California, Southwest, The Americas, USA
Beach in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region - Photo by Goth Phil
Well, it’s official: Operation Staycation L.A. has come to an end…for awhile.
Adam and I are off to the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for the next week-and-a-half!
Travels in Our Own Backyard
April 12, 2010 by Melanie
Filed under California, Los Angeles, Southern California, Southwest, Studio City, The Americas, USA
I was home in L.A. this weekend, kicking off a three-week stretch of local living. Don’t get me wrong, I/we love to travel…but honestly? I’ve missed my garden, and wanted to share it, in the full glory of a Southern California Spring – with you.
