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“The Privileged Pooch” Book Review

May 3, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

We spend a fair amount of time in the Los Angeles area and when "The Privileged Pooch" came across our desk we jumped at the opportunity to review it. Southern California with its great year round weather is one of the friendliest pet destinations in the country. This book is the essential guide to luxury travel in Southern California with your pet. Long time San Diego resident and travel journalist Maggie Espinosa reviewed 69 hotels from San … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: California, Los Angeles, Luxury Travel, Paradise, Restaurants, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Shopping Mall

California Cabernet Society Tasting

April 27, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

The California Cabernet Society's annual Spring "Passport to Cabernet" tasting will be held Monday May 2 at the Bently Reserve from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Tickets are $45. This is a rare opportunity to barrel taste the latest 2010 harvest from over 75 producers, as well as taste their newest releases while speaking with the actual wine makers and winery principals. The member wineries are heavily based in Napa. Several of the producers present aren't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: California, Harvest, Napa Valley, Passport, Wine Tasting

California Trips

April 22, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

California Trips by Lonely Planet is one of 6 books in Lonely Planets new "Trips" Series covering select locations in the United States. These books are ideal for those looking to make a domestic road trip or even for International visitors trying to figure out some of America's top road trips. This particular book highlights 68 unique trips ranging from 2 to 7 days; each trip includes family and pet friendly attractions, easy to use maps and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: America, California, Music, Road Trip

Culinary Institute Napa Japanese Tsunami Relief Dinner

April 19, 2011 by Dave1 Comment

This is a last minute event for Napa Valley California residents or those in the area, or those wanting to help support the Japanese Tsunami relief effort. Rising Sun, Raising Support Thursday, April 21, 2011 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CIA Students, Faculty and Staff Invite You to a Feast of Japanese Cuisine and Wines of the Napa Valley to benefit The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund Location: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: America, California, Culinary travel, Drinking, Japan, Napa Valley, Sushi, Tsunami, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Walking the Walk in NYC

April 14, 2011 by Catherine SweeneyLeave a Comment

On a recent visit to New York City, I followed in the footsteps of immigrants, celebrities, and George Washington by taking a fun, educational and free walking tour provided by NYC by Foot. Their "Historic District" tour began at Spring Street and 6th Avenue, conveniently across from the subway station. The two hour walk covered about 1.2 miles of Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy - an area that includes part of the historic Five Points District. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bakeries, Brazil, California, Culture, Fashion, Italy, Markets, New Jersey, New York City, Olives, Pizza, Restaurants, Seattle, Shopping Mall, Village, Walking tour

Sip California

April 12, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Sip California by Lena Katz Having personally visited and tasted with someone from 900+ commercial producers within Napa County to date, whenever a wine tasting book comes across our desk our ears perk up - especially when such book provides information about the Napa Valley. This book covers all the major wine tasting regions of California listing top vineyards, wineries, culinary treats and related wine country attractions. What is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Napa Valley, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Universal Studios Online Casting Call

April 12, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal Studios Hollywood Launches Online Casting Call Inviting Hollywood Hopefuls to Submit Audition Videos and Win a Trip to the Theme Park's Studio Tour Grand Opening, Featuring Comedian Jimmy Fallon as New Video Host Universal City, California - To coincide with the Spring launch of its world famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, introducing comedian Jimmy Fallon, star of NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" as the new host, Universal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Art, California, Hollywood, New York City, Universal Studios

Foodie Field Trip: Los Alamos

April 6, 2011 by Rachel DuchakLeave a Comment

For our first field trip, we headed to Los Alamos, about an hour south of San Luis Obispo and an hour north of Santa Barbara. Rolling the dice for a sunny weekend with dry pavement after a solid week of gray rain, we scored with great weather on Sunday and a pleasant loop road ride through the hills east of town along Cat, Foxen, and Alisos Canyons. But before the sunshine, the rain had a few more things to say. Gloomy Saturdays are made for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bicycle, California, Canyon, Food and Wine, Garden, Music, Pizza, Restaurants, Santa Barbara, Spain, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Universal Studios Hollywood, Comedian Jimmy Fallon is New Video Host of World-Famous Studio Tour

March 28, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Universal City, California -- Hollywood's longest-running hit is about to get a rousing re-make. The Studio Tour at Universal Studios HollywoodSM, which has taken over 150 million visitors behind the scenes of the movie and television industry's biggest hits, will introduce a new video host this spring as comedian Jimmy Fallon, star of NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," becomes the ride's "virtual Studio Tour Guide." Jimmy will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Hollywood, New York City, Universal Studios

Boxtick America goes Gold Mining

March 25, 2011 by Dave1 Comment

Recently I was approached by BoxTick America for an interview. The guys, Ryan, Johnnie and Tom have been traveling across the USA for 7 months and have another 5 months in the country. They are filming weekly episodes based on requests coming mostly from the UK for activities they think American's are interested in. These requests come in and BoxTick America then tries to participate in these activities. One recent request from a viewer was gold … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Britain, California, England, Gold Mining, Interview, Nevada, Sierra Nevada

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