SoCal is my home and full of amazing places to go. These are some of my favorites.
Little France is exactly the kind of place I miss when I think about California — cute little café, pastries everywhere, coffee, and that slightly European feeling that makes you want to sit outside and pretend you have nowhere to be. The pastries ar...
Little France Coffee & Bakery
Xclusive is one of those Mexican restaurants where the food feels a little more elevated than your standard neighborhood taco place. The menu has classic Mexican comfort food but also seafood, cocktails, tequila, and some more creative dishes. Custom...
Xclusive Mexican Kitchen
Piccolino is the place I’d pick when I want dinner to actually feel like an occasion. It’s more upscale than a casual Italian restaurant, with a quieter atmosphere, attentive service, wine, and a menu that has a lot more going on than just spaghetti ...