Artist Spotlight: Eva Montanari
Eva Montanari is a brilliant Italian illustrator as well as an author. Additionally, she has published several books. She was under lock-down in Rimini Italy, due to the Covid-19 health crisis at the time of this post. Thankfully she and her family made it through that horrible time, and all is well now. As part of our Art Talk Series on our sister site EatTravelGo.com, I interviewed the artist - see below for the direct link. Eva Montanari Rimini. by
Every Day is Christmas in Solvang, Great Food and Lodging!
Living in LA, offers a variety of fabulous weekend getaways. I recently enjoyed a two-day trip up the coast for a weekend in Solvang. It is a charming "Christmas town" all year round. Weekend in Solvang - the Restaurants My husband Rich and I enjoyed some delectable meals, and also stayed in a sweet hotel -The Mirabelle Inn. On the ground floor, a Michelin Plate awarded restaurant named First & Oak wowed our taste buds. This intimate restaurant offered semi-private
Artist Spotlight: Gregg Chadwick
I am a huge fan of the art of Gregg Chadwick. Visit his Santa Monica studio at 18th Street Arts Center Airport Campus to view his stunning paintings. Also, check out an interview with Gregg Chadwick on our sister site…EatTravelGo.com - CLICK HERE to read. Gregg Chadwick Gregg Chadwick If you have not seen Gregg Chadwick’s Train series…you need to. Be sure to stop by his Santa Monica studio. “I grew up with the rails of America in
Craft Los Angeles, Century City
Craft Los Angeles in Century City is where you can enjoy Tom Colicchio’s signature ‘Whats Local Is Best’ cooking style and its ‘Make People Happy’ brand of hospitality. The award-winning architecture firm Bentel & Bentel designed the restaurant, The sleek dining room (see photo), and has an open-air feel due to its size 10,000 square foot space, while the outside patio offers a beautiful view. Craft Los Angeles Century Find out more about Craft Los Angeles on our sister site
Ayara Thai, Over 18 Years and Counting!
In 2022, Ayara Thai celebrates 18 years in business and is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Established in 2004, Ayara Thai cuisine continues the tradition of crafting home-cooked food. Read my Ayara Thai review on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. Ayara Thai Photo courtesy of Ayara Thai Growing up in a Thai-Chinese community in the Samsen District along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, Chef and restaurateur Andy Asapahu received his cooking and business
Qué Padre, Palisades Village, Weekend Breakfast
Qué Padre hosts a specialty Weekend Breakfast and Spicy Mimosa Bar at Palisades Village. Beginning in April 2023, on Saturdays and Sundays, Qué Padre will be serving up Executive Chef Isaias Peña’s delicious Weekend Breakfast Menu featuring Steak & Eggs Tacos, Soyrizo Tacos, Chilaquiles, and Churro French Toast. Each item is also served with your choice of a complimentary Cafe de Olla or Cold Brew, making for the perfect morning pick-me-up! Qué Padre's Chilaquiles; photo by Richard Bilow But that's not all - Qué Padre is also introducing its new Spicy Mimosa Bar every Saturday and Sunday
Mi Piace, Old Town Pasadena
If you love Italian food, head to Mi Piace in Old Town Pasadena. You will find some of the most scrumptious Italian cuisine. If you love pizza, pasta, or an exquisite Osso Bucco di Vitello - visit our sister site, EatTravelGo.com to read a review (see below). Mi Piace, Lobster and Mussels, photo by Acuna-Hansen For over 25 years, Mi Piace has been a neighborhood favorite located in the heart of Old Pasadena. Mi Piace features an award-winning
Tuk Tuk Thai, West LA
Tuk Tuk Thai was founded over twenty years ago. Originally located on Pico Blvd, the restaurant moved to West LA in early 2022. If you are unfamiliar with the area, Sawtelle is a happening street filled with many Japanese restaurants. The restaurant is located on the Northern side of Sawtelle, and the first Thai restaurant to join the well known street. I had the chance to review this restaurant on our sister site EatTravelGo.com. Read a review about Tuk Tuk
Artist Spotlight: Tim Truby
Tim Truby is an award winning landscape photographer who uses post production to add depth and nuance to overcome the camera’s flattening and therefore create a more immersive experience. Landscape Photographer “I’ve developed post techniques that mirror how a painter works. The result - the viewer begins to see the photograph as an interior space to be inhabited.” Sunset, Thor’s Well, Pacific Northwest Portfolio The tidal pool photograph, “Sunset, Thor’s Well” was taken in coastal Oregon under particularly challenging