AnQi Bistro is located at South Coast Plaza at the edge of Bloomingdale’s. This restaurant makes me feel as though I have entered another country. It features an expansive bar, incredibly dramatic…
Shopping Is Honestly “Fun” In Costa Mesa, CA
Shopping is really not my jam. I have a list and I am in and out in about ten minutes flat. But not in Costa Mesa! Visiting these fun outposts makes the…
Newport Beach Restaurant Week Is Here!
The 15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week is here---now through May 2, 2021. The most delicious time of the year returns, and yes we want to “Dine Local. Support Local”. This time round, restaurants are…
Who Doesn’t Love Homemade Sweet and Savory Treats?
Meet A Talented Chef Who Has Found Her “Sweet Spot” In Phoenix Area! I recently attended a “Virtual” Cooking Demonstration with a wonderfully engaging chef, the Owner of “Tracy Dempsey Originals”. Her…
Bike Route #3 – Exploring Back Bay/Nature Preserve on Pedego Electric Bikes
This is a fun electric bike tour among natural surroundings and tranquil waterways. We take a trail set amidst the natural beauty of an estuary----with a serene bay, meandering pathways and birdlife. …
Cooking Omaha Steaks At Home
What fun to have Omaha Steaks delivered right to my home! This was a special treat and I quickly got to work. I referred to my notes from the local Omaha Chefs…
Omaha Chef’s Offer Tips For Stellar Steaks
I had the pleasure of participating with other foodie writers in a “Virtual Steak Lovers Media Tour” with three chefs in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. What fun for us to see…
Boutique Hotels In Palm Springs Re-Open June 12th!
Many of the charming boutique hotels in Palm Springs are re-opening on June 12th! These hotels are the perfect place to vacation right now, since they are small and intimate. They are…
Take An Electric Bike Tour Along The Spectacular North San Diego Coast
From Carlsbad To Encinitas….Pedaling Is A Breeze On An Electric Bike with Pedego of Carlsbad! Carlsbad is a seaside resort city occupying a 7-mile stretch of glorious Pacific coastline in northern San…
Virtual Wine & Cheese Pairing Zoom Party
This was another wonderful “virtual” Zoom Event with a winery guest. And who can say no to a featured guest that is a member of the Wagner family? Chuck Wagner, founder of…