Made a special side trip to the sight where all the magic began: the first Starbucks store ever. When it first opened in Pikes Place Market in 1971, they only sold coffee beans. But thanks to Howard Schultz, who joined the company in the ’80s and who was inspired by the cafes of Europe, they…
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From the Road: 40 Ounces at Doolin's Irish Pub
For our last night in Vancouver, we decided to hit Doolin’s Irish Pub. Within stumbling distance of our hotel, we thought it safe to down their 20-ounce pints so that’s what we did…a couple of them…and of course a shot of whiskey. Since they offer 16 “world-class” beers, it wasn’t hard to pick a good…
From the Road: Salsa Dancing in Vancouver
My first night in Vancouver, I had to check out the nightlife. Unfortunately, since it was a Monday night that limited our options. At the last minute, I came up with the Crush Champagne Lounge which is just about three blocks from our hotel. 10Best.com says: A seductive sleekness distinguishes this lounge, which strikes that…
From the Road: Refreshing Mt. Shasta
First impression of Mount Shasta? A gorgeous and humbling site to behold. It’s no wonder that the small town of Mt. Shasta seems to be filled with yoga schools and organic grocery stores. You feel in awe of nature with that big mountain looming overhead. Even in June with 90-degree weather, the peak, the second…
From the Road: The Beanery in Ashland
Hey all, Currently on the road to Vancouver. Yesterday was the start of the trip: L.A to Mt. Shasta. A grueling drive only because of the heat, which got up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit up around Redding. Anyhoo, today we’re on our way to lovely Eugene. Right now I’m blogging from The Beanery (Oregon’s original coffeehouse…
Camping in Ventura: The Not-So-Great Outdoors
Once in awhile every Angeleno should steal away from the city to just unplug and get away from it all even if only for the weekend. I understand. It’s hard for me to do, too, especially since there’s nothing I love more than sitting in front of the computer all day, surfing the Net…
Soundtrack for L.A. Living: Driving Up PCH in the AM
What: “Summertime Rolls” by Jane’s Addiction from Nothing’s Shocking Who: Surfers and other crazies who like to be up at the crack of dawn on a weekend morning. When/Where: In the early AM when you’re driving on that stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway from Santa Monica to Zuma. Why: Jane’s Addiction music basically goes…
Dear Caroline on Crack: Dinner and a Mystery?
A nice side effect of writing this blog? People asking me for advice about what to do in L.A. Hey Caroline, I read your blog and I figure that being the socialite you are, you would be the best person to ask this question. My friend’s b-day is coming up next week and my other…
Places I'll Never Show My Face in Again: Joe's Main Street Diner
Went here on an early Sunday afternoon and since I was alone, I sat at the counter. Right in the middle, not behind the cash register or anything where I could be overlooked. And yet it still took 10 minutes for the waitress, Bambi, to come up to me and take my order. Starving, I…
Pond Skipping on the Cheap: $390 One-Way to Tahiti
This just in from the Travelocity newsdesk: Air France has just reduced the fare on non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Tahiti to $390 each way (30% OFF)! That’s right you can catch a plane to Tahiti for under $1,000 anytime from June 20 to August 31, as long as you book by June 19….
