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One Pico in Santa Monica Takes Seasonal and Local to a Whole New Level

One Pico in Santa Monica Takes Seasonal and Local to a Whole New Level

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

It’s easy to forget how lucky Southern Californians are when it comes to cuisine. Not only is there a global...

Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, NY opens for its third season

Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, NY opens for its third season

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

As a child of the west coast, I never got to experience summer or sleep-away camp. I remember watching movies...

Parts-Labour-Austin-TX

Parts-Labour-Austin-TX

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Parts & Labour on South Congress in Austin, TX Technical Details Camera: NIKON D3100 Taken: June 24, 2013 Focal length: 18mm Aperture: f/16 Exposure: 1/250...

Local shop spotlight: Salt Santa Barbara

Local shop spotlight: Salt Santa Barbara

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Salt Santa Barbara is just steps below the popular State Street State St. in Santa Barbara has always been a...

Fun Finds at the Fairfax Flea Market

Fun Finds at the Fairfax Flea Market

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

I’m a sucker for a great flea market. Don’t bring me to a garage sale, swap meet, or social clothing...

Cowboy Boots Austin

Cowboy Boots Austin

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Vintage cowboy boots from Laced with Romance in Austin, TX Technical Details Camera: NIKON D3100 Taken: June 25, 2013 Focal length: 18mm Aperture: f/3...

Eating our Way Through History with Delicious Bites during Queen Mary’s First Ever Progressive Dinner

Eating our Way Through History with Delicious Bites during Queen Mary’s First Ever Progressive Dinner

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

With a combination of the summer’s end, back-to-school agendas, new jobs, weekend trips with boyfriends, weddings, and a jam-packed upcoming...

Forget Gambling, We Go to Vegas for the Restaurants

Forget Gambling, We Go to Vegas for the Restaurants

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

Vegas by Night By Nadia Ibanez ‘Tis the season for bachelor/bachelorette parties, poolside getaways, and other festivities that require bikinis...

Where to stay in Solvang: We choose Hotel Corque and The Alisal

Where to stay in Solvang: We choose Hotel Corque and The Alisal

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

I’m a huge proponent of staying in an independent boutique hotel, a revamped bed and breakfast, or a unique resort set...

Europa Village incorporates music and art to its Spanish, French and Italian sensibilities

Europa Village incorporates music and art to its Spanish, French and Italian sensibilities

Kathy Rock
July 20, 2025

The French-inspired tasting room and bistro at Europa Village, Temecula We were recently invited to Europa Village in Temecula Wine Valley to...