Hotel Eats

Perfect Chemistry – The Bazaar

July 14, 2010
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When The Bazaar by Jose Andres first opened in Beverly Hills’ SLS Hotel, it was an instant hot spot in the trendy LA scene. Add to that the four stars from the Los Angeles Times, becoming a finalist for the James Beard Awards’ “Best New Restaurant,” plus numerous other awards and Andrés’ appearance on 60 [...]

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Coast to Coast – First Stop, Boston

May 13, 2010
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Growing up in my family, we never missed a meal. My mother’s cooking always brought the family to the kitchen table, especially for dinner. When I moved to LA not knowing a soul, the city, in essence, became my family. Like with any family, you don’t always get to choose who you get (I wanted [...]

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A Staycation – Fig

September 21, 2009
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Inside Santa Monica’s Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Fig is a seasonal bistro by the ocean with an emphasis on organically grown and locally sourced ingredients. After a brief hiatus from blogging, I decided to re-focus and venture out to Fig at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica for brunch. It was a beautiful Sunday, and [...]

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