A Weekend Escape at Portofino Hotel and BALEENkitchen

Getting away from Los Angeles is always a treat but sometimes staying in LA…and still getting away…is even better.  The Portofino Hotel, nestled in the King Harbor Marina of Redondo Beach, is the perfect location for a weekend away without having to go very far at all.  If you’re headed to LA, or you live […]

Sleep, Eat, Play: Rediscovering Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a great destination for getting away from it all in Los Angeles. On a recent trip, Michael rediscovered this charming desert community and found great places to sleep, eat, and play! More details inside…

Father’s Day Brunch at Esterel at the Sofitel

Esterel Restaurant in the Sofitel Hotel is setting the bar for celebrating dads on Father’s Day. Their bluegrass-themed event featured live music and a dad-sized menu featuring delicious BBQ and ice cold beer.

Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup at The Terrace

I could easily write this review in three words: BEST SOUP EVER!

Specifically, I’m talking about the Spicy Pumpkin Butternut Squash Soup featured at The Terrace Restaurant located inside the amazingly posh Langham Hotel in Pasadena.