Gratitude for the Holidays

I want to talk to you about Gratitude for the Holidays…. but I want to also share the process of how I get there. I think to myself: Another year done…. good that we distract ourselves with all this merriment, or we might notice how much faster years are going by. Rapid Passing. Not as … Read more

A concept: The Herbivorous Butcher

Yes. It’s a concept and it’s a reality: The Herbivorous Butcher. You get what that is right? NO CHEF! Well, you know the butcher means meat. And that plant life is Herbivorous. When you put the two together, you’ve got a Vegan Butcher! REALLY CHEF? Really! In some areas, Vegan is going mainstream! This is sooo cool, … Read more

Snackables to stay healthier with

Snackables to stay healthier with? Sounds like a contradiction of terms, right? Well, this isn’t the first time I’ve tried combinations. But this time, I think I’ve hit on a really good one that you may want to try. It’s a combination of sugar and no sugar … and the good word is? It’s all … Read more

Out of Business: Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla

Tonight’s delight? Harry’s Bar & Grill, La Jolla. You remember me talking about Harry’s Bar & Grill in Century City and Rome? This was one in their chain that now has been released to a fabulous restauranteur Garo Minassian. I remember Garo from the days of Scalini’s, when my kids were 5 and 7. They’re … Read more

Restaurant Review: Au Revoir in Hillcrest

Au Revoir in Hillcrest. A small place buried at the end of a strip mall near a bagel shop and to tell you the truth? If you didn’t know it was there…. you wouldn’t know it was there. It’s one of those special places that only friends can tell you about. The first thing I care … Read more