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The Getty Villa: A Southern California Treasure

February 13, 2018 by Marsha S.

Each time I recall my recent visit to Southern California, the hours I spent at the Getty Villa near Malibu stand out most. As a lover of the California coast, art, and being outdoors, the gorgeous art museum couldn't have been a more perfect way to spend a day in Los Angeles. Built in the early 1970s in the style of a first century Roman house--complete with an open … [Read more...] about The Getty Villa: A Southern California Treasure

Hooked on Ricky’s Fish Tacos in Hollywood

September 28, 2012 by Marsha S.

I drove past it three times before I decided I must be in the right place. After all, when Yelp directs you to great Mexican food in Hollywood, there are a few things you expect, the least of which is that the establishment in question is housed in a building. But there I was, standing on the edges of what looked like a private backyard party under a white pop-up tent just off … [Read more...] about Hooked on Ricky’s Fish Tacos in Hollywood

Livin’ La Vida Local at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market

August 6, 2012 by Marsha S.

It’s a sunny Sunday morning in Los Angeles and I can’t help smiling. I’m strolling along Ivar Avenue in Hollywood, browsing the stalls of the Hollywood Farmers' Market. The canopy-covered farmstands are overflowing with color: robust pepper reds, golden Valencia oranges, deep green bunches of kale, and potent eggplant purple. There are many other colors too among the market’s … [Read more...] about Livin’ La Vida Local at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market

The Getty Center: Los Angeles’ Utopian Oasis

July 31, 2012 by Marsha S.

Almost the whole time I'm at L.A.'s Getty Center, a single thought keeps looping through my brain: This place is perfect. That is all. … [Read more...] about The Getty Center: Los Angeles’ Utopian Oasis

Sprinkles Cupcake ATM: Beverly Hills’ Sweetest Gimmick

July 26, 2012 by Marsha S.

Who doesn't love cupcakes? They're the ultimate guilty pleasure. What if there were a machine that dispensed fresh-baked cupcakes 24 hours a day, seven days a week? That would be a whole 'nother level of awesome, right? Well, this wonderful machine actually exists. It's the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM in Beverly Hills. … [Read more...] about Sprinkles Cupcake ATM: Beverly Hills’ Sweetest Gimmick

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