dining out

Our Trip to Monterey… And How to Recover After “Over-Indulging”

May 10, 2013
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One of the things I love about being in the Bay Area is that there are tons of vacation spots within just a couple hours of home. Monterey is one of those hidden gems that is just south of the Bay Area, but feels like you’re in a destination far away. It’s a sleepy little [...]

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Adventures (and delicious food) in Australia

July 8, 2012

Hi Everyone! As many of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook probably know by now – I’ve been “unplugged” for the past two weeks because the husband and I were in Australia on vacation! It was a much needed break, and I feel truly refreshed. I completely went off the map: no email, [...]

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Hearty, fresh, and local meal at Gather Restaurant

April 20, 2012
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Ok everyone, get ready for some food porn. A few months ago, a couple friends, my hubby and I had the pleasure of visiting Gather Restaurant in Berkeley. Gather is a place where you can find seasonal food, locally sourced and organic, that appeals to vegetarians and omnivores alike. It was a true dining experience, [...]

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UNO Chicago Grill: Revamping Healthy Casual Dining

April 10, 2012

When you think of UNOs, you probably think “deep dish pizza,” not “healthy restaurant.” Right? It’s only natural, since UNOs practically invented deep dish pizza, the ultimate indulgence. And while UNOs deep dish is still delicious, they have totally revamped casual dining by adding a TON of healthy, nutritious and really flavorful options to their [...]

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Adventurous Eating at Hot’s Kitchen

February 12, 2012
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It’s classic dishes with a twist. It’s upscale bar food served tapas style. It’s creative, balanced and adventurous dining, with small plates that can be shared family style, and with some pretty healthy and delicious options. It was my dinner at Hot’s Kitchen last weekend in Hermosa Beach. When I arrived, Christina, the GM, was [...]

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The Chef’s Corner at Wood Tavern

December 17, 2011
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How often do you get to eat at a restaurant where you’re literally in the chef’s corner of the kitchen? Where you get to watch your dishes being prepared, plated and then delivered to your table? I thought that only happened to VIPs and Celebrities who paid like crazy for it. But at Wood Tavern [...]

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