the sycamore kitchen…

01 Wednesday May 2013

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breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day, so i’m always on the look out for new spots. i had only heard great things about the sycamore kitchen & had passed by the space weeks earlier while visiting the new steven alan space on la brea, which by the way has the best looks for spring! with a few friends, we planned a morning date (sweet stephanie & carmen!) & entered the airy space with a welcoming hello from the staff. the menu was a fresh mix of unique flavors & truthfully we couldn’t decide! after much debate, we all chose the pork belly hash & the hearty bowl was the perfect balance of savory. owners, karen and quinn hatfield score yet again with this perfect neighborhood addition…

the sycamore kitchen | 143 south la brea ave‎ los angeles, ca 90036 | twitter@sycamorekitchen | instagram

monica is catching up…

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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hi guys! it’s been quite awhile since i’ve updated, but things are well and changing. i was working quite a bit and took on an internship that then developed into a new job! it’s quite exciting to start something new & figure things out. new is always good. in the meantime, i’ve been exploring new places (coffee shops, yep i can’t resist them!) & eating brilliant things. for now i leave you with shots from dripp in chino hills. this place is quite glorious, really. i mean, look at this place! i wish this wasn’t so far from me, i swear i would be here every single day. they have superb coffee and the staff is super nice (plus if you know what bruxies is you’ll know why this is an added plus near dripp) enjoy!

dripp 13855 City Center Dr #3015, Chino Hills, CA 91709 twitter @dripp

coffee + food…

15 Monday Oct 2012

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i love getting tips on new places to try & luckily this one was just down the way from work. cyndi finkle and mel cain’s collaboration, coffee + food is a beautiful space with killer sandwiches & smooth aussie brewed coffee. the cafe is airy & the perfect place to catch a quick bite & watch the staff charm guests. both cafe items i tried were fresh & filled with complex flavors, that had me wanting more! i’m so glad this little gem is here to stay…

coffee + food 5630 melrose avenue la, ca 90038 m-sa 7a-3p twitter @coffeeplusfood

border grill…

02 Thursday Aug 2012

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one of the reasons i love summer is all the drinks & food that gets shared with family & friends! So my summers always start with a visit to border grill. nothing’s better than enjoying a fresh drink with warm breezes, house-made chips & border grill’s tasty salsa sampler. (i eat two servings each time!) everything is pretty amazing & the mexican flavors are beautifully married & complex (the enchiladas are my favorite). bonus: the eye-catching view of skyscrapers & la lights while dining…a must

445 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
phone: 213.486.5171

let’s be frank truck…

29 Friday Jun 2012

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i don’t know why but summer get’s me in the mood for yummy hot dogs. sometimes endless toppings will do, although there’s nothing better than a straight up “meaty” dog. so whenever i’m riding down washington blvd in culver city, i have to make a pit stop at let’s be frank, get my fix (grass-fed all beef, local, yup it’s all good) & wash it all down with an iced cold cheerwine. i simply can’t resist their tricked-out portable trailer & friendly service!

let’s be frank | helms ave. between washington and venice blvds | hours: wed-fri: 11:30-3:30 weekends 11:30-4:30 | follow on twitter @letsbefrank

catching up…

03 Thursday May 2012

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beauty, black cat bakery, blogs, breakfast place, disneyland, dolce vita sandals, fashion, food, jeffrey campbell rumi boots, madewell spring catalog, marketa new york clutch, monicais, style, travel, vacation

i’ve been so busy with work & other projects (its kinda great!) that i’ve been using instagram to capture everything for me! got a disneyland pass to take me back to childlike times, eating at my favorite breakfast place at the moment, & breaking out the neon nail polish!