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Umami Burger at Fred Segal in Santa Monica

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Alisia

On a cold overcast afternoon last week I started craving a burger and fries.  I don’t know if you ever have days like this but I was feeling like a bottomless pit and in the mood for comfort food.  I … Continue reading →

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MSG Pop-Up Restaurant by Chef Derrick de Jesus

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Alisia

Monday night I went to the opening night of a pop-up restaurant in Venice by Chef Derrick de Jesus called MSG. A pop-up restaurant is a restaurant that temporarily takes over another restaurant space to test out their latest and … Continue reading →

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Chelsea’s Kitchen in Phoenix Arizona

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Alisia

It was late in the afternoon and the weather was beautiful in Phoenix so I asked the Concierge at the hotel for a recommendation of a place where I could eat lunch outside and enjoy the beautiful day.  The restaurant … Continue reading →

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Rock Springs Cafe in Arizona

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Alisia

I’ve made the drive from Phoenix to Sedona many times and I really didn’t think there was anywhere interesting to eat between the two locations but while watching a TV show that featured the top 10 bakeries in America they … Continue reading →

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Barrio Café in Phoenix Arizona

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Alisia

Last year I was at the Phoenix Airport I arrived much earlier than expected because I was hoping to go standby on an earlier flight but needless to say it didn’t happen. So I came across a Mexican restaurant and … Continue reading →

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Sedona in February

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Alisia

I know that I’ve been M.I.A. in February but it’s not due to a lack of traveling.  In fact I’ve been to Florida, San Diego and Arizona during the month but I haven’t had such great experiences on the road.  … Continue reading →

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My Beloved Rose Garden

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Alisia

There is a rose a garden a short walk down the street from my house and although it isn’t mine, I call it mine. It’s located in a public park on the bluffs overlooking the ocean.  I’ve always loved this … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Alisia

2012 has definitely been an eventful year.  With many ups and downs and lots of travel, I will be happy to say good-bye to 2012 and usher in 2013.  Before I do that, I thought I would recap some of the best … Continue reading →

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Hit and Miss Breakfast Spots in Charleston South Carolina

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Alisia

During my trip to Charleston South Carolina, I took the opportunity to try three different restaurants for breakfast, all of which I found online.  I had two good meals and one very disappointing meal, although according to their signs they were … Continue reading →

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Waikiki during the Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Alisia

I love warm weather destinations during the holidays. I’ve been to Australia, South America and Hawaii during the holiday season and love it. Maybe it is because I’m not a fan of snow or maybe because it’s harder to be … Continue reading →

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