With great neighbourhood gems like Bloom and Paper or Plastik cafe, Wilshire Vista has become an area we go to a lot. Another great gem on this stretch of Pico Blvd is Chic Wine bar, a place that defines what a great neighbourhood hangout should be: good vibe, good food and good price. At first I wasn’t […]
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Ricochet (Joshua Tree)
By Joan in 05: US OtherThe town right outside of the national park is small and low-key, but it’s surprisingly filled with interesting shops, galleries and eateries which wouldn’t look out of place in Silver lake or Venice. There’s a very cute bakery called Teacake Bakery, a hip “etsy-ish” art and craft store called Mt. Fuji General Store, and lots […]
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Sacred Sand Bed and Breakfast (Joshua Tree)
By Joan in 05: US Other, TravelSoon after the wedding, my husband and I had a pre-honeymoon getaway to Joshua Tree National Park to recharge and rejuvenate. We stayed at the Sacred Sand Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights and we had an amazing time. The room was wonderful and the best part is the nice patio with hot tub and […]
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By Joan in Favorite Food Entries, Food: Los AngelesThe Little Frenchie
By Joan in 21: Food truck, Favorite Food EntriesThere are many good food trucks out there but I’ve never been such a loyal fan to any of them except for The Little Frenchie, an authentic French truck offers delicious french sandwiches and crepes for a very affordable price. They come to the Hollywood area every Thursday near the CNN building and has been […]
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