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Travel Edition: Hollywood

By Greer Wylder

January 16, 2013

Need a reason to visit The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel where you will be transported to a bygone era of glamour when Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe hailed? Now you can soak up the scene at one of Hollywood’s most famous lobbies while tasting a series of small plates from the Library Bar’s new lobby menu. Executive Chef Tim Goodell from Public Kitchen & Bar debuted a new menu and a selection of handcrafted cocktails from the Library Bar. Highlights from menu include Library’s Burger with blue cheese, nueske’s bacon, bread + butter pickes, hand cut Kennebec fries…

Cocktail & Bites at Hollywood Roosevelt

By Greer Wylder

January 16, 2013

Need a reason visit to visit the Hollywood Roosevelt where you will be transported to a bygone era of glamour when Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe hailed? Now you can soak up the scene at one of Hollywood’s most famous lobbies while tasting a series of small plates from the Library Bar’s new lobby menu. Executive Chef Tim Goodell from Public Kitchen & Bar debuted a new menu and a selection of handcrafted cocktails from the Library Bar. Highlights from menu include Library’s Burger with blue cheese, nueske’s bacon, bread + butter pickes, hand cut Kennebec…

Costa Rican Relaxation

By Greer Wylder

December 26, 2012

If you’re anything like us, taking a trip to Costa Rica for adventures, relaxation and inspiration sounds like a dream come true. The founders of Chirripposa created complete, inclusive, holistic, Costa Rican retreats where in one trip you can stay at two diverse locations within the Chirripo Mountain, taking in the natural beauty of the tropical jungle, and then visiting the exotic, uncrowded beaches of the Osa Peninsula. Chirripposa handles all details of your trip, including domestic travel arrangements, accommodations and meals. During your adventure, your hosts and your chef will provide a culinary experience featuring healthy, inspiring, delicious dishes, incorporating a…

Baja Treasures

By Greer Wylder

December 14, 2012

Want to venture further down south from Tijuana? Within just an hour or so, you’ll see some spectacular beaches, taste some of the world’s best seafood, pull off the roadside for some exotic prickly pears, and you can visit Baja’s wine country, that many say is like visiting Sonoma 20 years ago. Here are some of our must-visit spots in Baja. Photo to left: The coastline view In Ensenada, the world renowned seafood street cart "La Guerrerense," at Calle Alvarado and 1st Street, was named Newsweek’s Top 101 Best Places to Eat in the World thanks to Doña Sabina Bandera and…

Escape to the Desert

By Greer Wylder

December 14, 2012

Celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2012 with a quiet escape to The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, a luxurious eight-suite inn built in 1925 with all of the amenities of a full-service resort only without the crowds. Rooms are still available for Dec. 31 and a three-night minimum stay is required. Rates start at $325 per night. You can stay and enjoy the luxe surroundings of The Willows or attend one of the New Year’s Eve parties in town such as Le Vallauris, located across the street from The Willows, will offer an elegant New Year’s Eve…