A day in Santa Monica that starts off with Donuts
I like it when an unplanned day turns out well. Today was one of those days. This morning, husband said, “Let’s go to Sidecar Doughnuts.” I never turn down an offer to eat doughnuts (which I mistakenly(?) hashtagged #donut), especially at a place I’ve never been. I’m glad we went because it was quite a delicious experience: […]
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CPK’s Next Chapter – new menu items, a new look, and more
Tonight, my family and I dined at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in Marina Del Rey and experienced their “Next Chapter,” which includes new food and cocktail items and a contemporary, new look. My fondest and earliest memories of CPK date back to my high school and college years. I enjoyed eating salad for the first […]
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Monte Alban Restaurant in West LA – my first Oaxacan dining experience
Oaxaca (pronounced wa-hah-kah) is a state in Mexico. It was not on my radar until I noticed several Oaxacan restaurants in L.A. What makes it different from Mexican food we are traditionally accustomed to? A lot! I had my first taste of authentic Oaxacan food on Saturday at Monte Alban Restaurant in West L.A. I […]
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