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A site with the best places to eat and drink in Los Angeles! Here you will find lots of round-ups, guides where to eat every day of the week in Los Angeles.

EatDrinkSanDiego plus how to get FREE Legoland Tickets • eatdrinkla. Are you planning a family trip to San Diego including a stop at Legoland California? Let me take you on a step by step walkthrough of what you can expect INCLUDING a bonus of how to get FREE Legoland tickets!! Yes, I said FREE! Begin at the San Diego International Airport I brought together family members from the East and the West Coast for my son’s 4th birthday, and the best airport for all of them to meet was the San Diego International Airport.

While the McClellan-Palomar Airport is actually closer to Legoland, flights are way too expensive, and you’ll find a lot more non-stops out of San Diego. Plus, there are more airport lounges to choose from. Explore Balboa Park San Diego is home to pristine beaches, great seafood, and a cultural playground known as Balboa Park; “where art and nature collide.” Stay in Carlsbad Legoland has two hotels on the grounds however if you want to make the adults as happy as the kids, then I recommend the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara instead. 7 Tips for Enjoying Michelin Stars with Kids • eatdrinkla. Have you been putting off that romantic trip to Europe until your kids are old enough to drive you to the airport themselves?!!

I was inspired to put together 7 Tips for Enjoying Michelin Stars with Kids after a recent trip where my husband and I took our 2-year-old son Navian with us to Paris and Monaco for a culinary exploratory tour–and everyone thought we were nuts! This list of tips is good for any city in the world, and I can’t wait to see where you go! Fine dining with children might seem like an oxymoron, but if you train them young there’s no telling how high they will fly to those Michelin stars in the sky! Tip 7: Surprises New toys at every stop sure make it easier to get them to go. Our first tasting menu at Verjus in Paris came complete with wine pairings thanks to a Gold Thomas the Tank Engine I snagged on eBay for $7. But I’m getting ahead of myself! Tip 6: Vibrant Spaces or Empty Places A noisy restaurant makes for a tremendous kid-accompanied meal! Enjoy Dinner at 5 PM. Catalina Island in the Off-Season: Why it's the Perfect Escape that's Still Close to Home • eatdrinkla.

The weather might still be chilly, but things are just heating up on Catalina Island. Come along with me and see why Catalina Island in the off-season is even sweeter than the summer. Plus, what makes it the perfect escape that’s still close to home. A Brief History of Catalina Island Catalina Island is located just 22 miles off the coast of southern California and is split between the area of Avalon (where most of the tourists go) and Two Harbors. The first inhabitants of the island originally called it Pimu, and the name Santa Catalina was given on November 24th, 1602 by the explorer Sebastian Viscaino for the St. Catherine’s Day anniversary. The island as we have come to know it today was originally owned by James Lick, one of the wealthiest men in California, in 1864. Planning your Trip Catalina Island is just one hour from Los Angeles by boat or 15 minutes by helicopter.

The Catalina Express was founded in 1981 by Doug and Greg Bombard, along with Tom Rutter. Where to Stay Hotel Dining. Where Kids Eat Free (or almost free) in Los Angeles from A to Z • eatdrinkla. Kids generally don’t want to eat out at restaurants, so why should parents be paying for them? Here are the best places where kids eat free (or almost free) in Los Angeles from A to Z. The letters spell out major savings for Y-O-U. *This article first appeared on MomsLA.com and was written by Caroline Gelabert-Noh of EatDrinkLA. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Y Cantina – Kids 12 and under eat for (almost free) on Wednesdays. Just add $1 to the purchase of your adult entrée, and you’ve got yourself a happy meal. Applebee’s – While this isn’t currently running, from time to time, Applebee’s offers a promotion where you get a free kids’ entrée for every adult’s entrée purchased.

BJ’s – Encourage your children to try their best at school, and that could translate to free food! Blaze Pizza – Fast-casual, healthy-ish pizza brand, Blaze Pizza, is running a promotion in August 2023 where every Tuesday guests can receive a free 11-inch Kid’s Cheese Pizza with a purchase of a full-priced. Where should I eat in LA? Week 2 of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla. Congratulations! You’ve made it to the Week 2 of the 21-Day Food Writer’s Diet! How are you feeling? Lighter? Leaner? More productive perhaps? *This piece contains affiliate links but it’s for the only product I trust for success that you might already have anyway. Week 2 of the 21 Day Food Writer’s Diet will be compounding on what you have already accomplished in Week 1 by kicking it up a notch to increase your gains!

If you’re just getting started then please make sure to reference the Introduction to the 21-Day Food Writer’s Diet and then tackle Week 1 before you begin Week 2. As a reminder, I’m not a dietician or a doctor, so I recommend you consult with one of them before taking any of my humble advice! Now let’s begin Week 2 of the 21-Day Food Writer’s Diet with my 3 tips for success including the one thing I recommend buying to guarantee victory on Monday! Tip 3: Eat More Mindfully The Yoga of Eating Tip 2: Stop Snacking Tip 1: Eat like a Toddler at Dinner What I Recommend for this Week. The 21 Day Food Writer's Diet: Your Key to Success • eatdrinkla. I go to a lot of tastings and invariably get asked how I manage to eat out all the time and still look pretty good. Now I’m not a size OO by any means, but I eat without restriction when I’m out and don’t kill myself when I’m at home with diet and exercise because of the 21 Day Food Writer’s Diet. Is there a secret to thriving on a food writer’s diet??

The answer for me is YES! Yes, there is a secret, and yes I want to share it with YOU!! Now maybe you’re thinking, wow this girl is truly full of herself. And if that’s the case then you can just click away from this article. But I’d like to assure you this is coming from a place of full transparency and humbleness after finally finding a solution that works following decades of body discomfort. So why am I qualified to share anything?

Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not a dietician or a nutritionist and am “technically” not qualified in any way! Wouldn’t you rather take a food LOVER’S advice about how to keep the weight off? Not at all! The Best Way to Reach The Hollywood Sign • eatdrinkla. 2023 marks the Centennial of the iconic Hollywood Sign, and the whole city is invited to celebrate! Read on to see what festivities are being planned, plus find out the best way to reach The Hollywood Sign from the experts who keep it looking so good after all these years. A Little History of the Sign Did you know the Hollywood sign wasn’t meant to be permanent? The “Hollywoodland” sign was erected in 1923 by Harry Chandler to help promote his ritzy real-estate development and was only meant to stand for 18 months.

Now decades later, it stands for much more than homes – although the area is still quite sought after for that too. It wasn’t always glamour and glory for the sign, though. The sign was repainted in 2012, and The Hollywood Sign Trust keeps it looking better than ever. Here’s what’s in store for the Centennial December 2023 officially marks the Centennial of when the lights first shone on The Hollywood Sign, but you can celebrate all year long! ½ oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz Gin. The 5 Most Classic Cocktails in Los Angeles and the Stories Behind Them • eatdrinkla. National Cocktail Day falls on Friday, March 24th, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a rundown of the most classic cocktails in Los Angeles and the best places and ways to shake and stir them up.

*This piece contains affiliate links that will help fill both your cup and that of EatDrinkLA. Thank you for considering. The Martini Although the Martini was not invented in Los Angeles, its popularity can undoubtedly be traced to the golden age of cinema and characters like James Bond. According to Food 52, its roots point to the cities of San Francisco and Martinez, California, during the gold rush days. If you want to keep it classic for 2023, consider a Roaring 23 Cocktail crafted by actor and gin enthusiast Tobias Jelinek to celebrate the centennial of The Hollywood Sign. ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz lavender syrup 1 oz Gin (I recommend Oxley Gin – a cold-distilled London brand) The Brown Derby Cocktail The Moscow Mule The Zombie The Old Fashioned.

These are the chicken sandwiches in Los Angeles you need to be eating right now! • eatdrinkla. Although the birria craze appears to be going strong, the popularity of chicken sandwiches in Los Angeles hasn’t ever been overtaken. These are the best six chicken sandos in the city, including vegan varieties in order of clucking-awesomeness. 6. Rockbird (Glendale/Echo Park) Rockbird comes from the Skaf brothers, whose family is behind one of the most popular restaurants in Glendale for Lebanese food, Skaf’s.

It’s taken them a little time to find their stride, but these sandwiches are finally taking flight. They offer seven different flavors of chicken sandwiches, which you can get either fried or grilled. Flavors include a Fried Wok Bird with Sriracha mayo and sweet chili glaze, a Fried Honey Bird, and a Fried Heater Sandwich with house blend spice rub, among others. Order Details: Order pick-up directly from their website and get on the list for discounts. 5. Order Details: Order on their website for pickup or delivery from Grubhub. 4. 3. 2. 1. daybird (Virgil Village)

Live your Best L.A. • eatdrinkla. Get ready to live your best L.A., with my list of everything else there is to hunger for in Los Angeles besides food! But who are we kidding, there’s a lot of food mixed in with all these L.A. activities! Get out and explore the city and always stay hungry for more. Weekends in Los Angeles There’s never a dull moment in the city of Angels so there should never be a dull weekend for YOU! Retail Therapy When food meets fashion it’s a great time for everyone.

Healthy Living When it’s your job to eat out, you also have to make it your job to stay fit! Learn more about the 21 Day Food Writer’s Diet and start living it for yourself! Entertainment Uplevel your entertainment in 2020 with some truly great ways to go out. Sports Whether you’re there for the game or the grub, you can enjoy the best of the L.A. Now that you’re living your best L.A. it’s time to help somebody else! What to do in Los Angeles this Weekend! EatStayLA • eatdrinkla. Where to go for National Pi Day in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla.

Thursday, March 14th (3.14) is National Pi Day! While you could celebrate the day by doing math problems, wouldn’t you rather add an E and enjoy a slice of heaven? Here are a few places where you can stuff your pie hole. Plus, find out where you can get a whole pizza for just $3.14. *This piece contains affiliate links of which a purchase will benefit the blog at no extra cost to you. Moonlark’s Dinette (DTLA) Trendy vintage diner Moonlark’s Dinette will be offering a limited-edition Hemingway Daiquiri along with a slice of their signature Key Lime Pie for just $20 on the holiday. Winston Pies (West Hollywood/Brentwood/Santa Monica) Winston Pies offers online pre-orders via Tock as well as nationwide shipping. Hemera’s Bench (Farmers Market/Online) Pi Day isn’t just for sweet stuff! Polly’s Pies (Various) Polly’s Pies will be celebrating with several offers on March 14th. Lastly, if you’ve never been to Polly’s Pies before, it’s the perfect time to sign up for their membership club.

Your 31 Must-Dos for March in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. March in Los Angeles is a time to savor the sweet end to winter, with celebratory days filled with Oreos, Pi, and St. Patty’s Day Parties. Remember the ladies all month long, including a special shout-out on International Women’s Day, plus find out where to eat like a celebrity for Oscars Sunday. *This piece contains a few affiliate links that may keep EatDrinkLA marching into April. Thank you for considering. Fill up on First Fridays March 1st is First Friday on Abbot Kinney with Food Trucks from 5 to 9:30 p.m. March 1st is also FREE Friday at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena from 4 to 7 p.m., during which access to all the galleries is open with no tickets necessary. Lastly, visit the Natural History Museum for their First Friday and a brand new theme: From Feelings to Pheremones Animal Love. Commemorate Women’s History Month with RE: Her Regarding Her (RE: Her) is in its 4th year, and the RE: Her Festival is bigger than ever.

Experience Color and Light in Los Angeles Get down on St. The Best Leap Day Events in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. What would you do with an extra day on this earth? February 29th only comes once every four years, so let’s celebrate with some awesome leap day events in Los Angeles. Enjoy a FREE Cinnabon Pull-Apart On Leap Day, February 29th, Wendy’s is treating customers to a brand new menu item for FREE!

Be among the first to sample a FREE Cinnabon Pull-Apart during breakfast hours at your local Wendy’s. No purchase is necessary. Watch the Movie Leap Year Rent the 2010 rom-com Leap Year, starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, on Amazon or Apple TV and let the love and laughs pour in! Act like your 29 Again Stay out late on a weekday for a change and enjoy Demon Nights at Bar Lis in Hollywood. Hang out at IKEA If you happen to be BORN on February 29th, IKEA wants to celebrate you.

Eat Something You Should Only Have Once Every Four Years Fat Sal’s is known for its over-the-top sandwich creations like the Fat Hard Attack, which featured BBQ pulled pork, mac n cheese bites, coleslaw, and ranch on a hero bun. 5 Healthy Hacks to Change your Life! • eatdrinkla. Life is all about balance! So for every french fry you’re dipping in mayonnaise ideally there should be a triceps dip in the gym! Personally, I get SOOOO overwhelmed with all the healthy + earth-saving things I should be doing; so I’ve come up with a list of my 5 healthy hacks to change your life that won’t drive you insane while you’re doing them!!!

*This piece contains a few affiliate links which means the blog receives a portion of your purchase – at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting foodie journalism! Eat Organic Produce Eating organic all the time can be hard unless someone is doing the work for you! The price starts at $33 for a box for 2-4 people and that includes delivery! Also new on the scene is Bringx, where the biggest discount comes when you involve some friends! Pictured below is a sample of what you’ll receive in the Medium Organic Bag ($46.50 per week or $53 for a one time order) Lastly, the new kid on the block is Farmfluence. Wear Better Shoes 1. The Best Way to Reach The Hollywood Sign • eatdrinkla. The 6 Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla.

What do you do if you can’t eat out?? Rely on the best healthy meal delivery services in Los Angeles instead! Even when I’m not making reservations, I still want to eat like a restaurant at home! But constantly ordering Uber Eats and Doordash doesn’t do much for keeping the calories in check. These healthy meal delivery services in Los Angeles are guaranteed to both minimize kitchen time and maximize eating! *This piece contains affiliate and discount links, which may benefit the blog. Thank you for clicking. Bistro MD Bistro MD was created by dieticians, and it’s a great program to work with if you’d like assistance along the way.

There are eight different plans to choose from, like Women’s, Men’s, Heart Healthy, and Vegan, to name a few. Personal favorites have been Mojo Pork with Black Beans and Rice, Blackened Chicken and Creamy Smoked Paprika Sauce, and Pork Tenderloin with Country Style Gravy and Mashed Potatoes. Eat Clean Pros: Your first box can be 50% off, and the food is delicious! Live your Best L.A. • eatdrinkla. These are the chicken sandwiches in Los Angeles you need to be eating right now! • eatdrinkla. The Best WEEKEND Happy Hours in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. The 20 Best Date Night Ideas in Los Angeles. The 6 Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services in Los Angeles. The ISO 14001:2015 Consultancy in Kuwait  EatStayLA; The Perfect Palm Springs Getaway. Week 3 of the 21 Day Food Writer’s Diet. EatStayLA; The Perfect Palm Springs Getaway • eatdrinkla.

Week 3 of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla. Providence Restaurant Los Angeles Michelin Star. Yes way Rosé Day • eatdrinkla. A Little About Me - Los Angeles | Eat Drink LA. 5 Budgeting Tips for Eating Out in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. 5 Budgeting Tips for Eating Out in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. What is L.A.-Style Pizza? • eatdrinkla. 4 Dino Deals for Dinosaur Appreciation Day in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. 4 Dino Deals for Dinosaur Appreciation Day in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. Everything you need to be doing in June in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. National Doughnut Day 2022 • eatdrinkla. I added freshly ground matcha to my routine for a week and this is what happened. EatDrinkSanDiego plus how to get FREE Legoland Tickets • eatdrinkla.

5 Healthy Hacks to Change your Life! • eatdrinkla. A Little About Me - Los Angeles | Eat Drink LA. Trois Mec • eatdrinkla. The French Laundry • eatdrinkla. A Taste of South Australia at Maude in Beverly Hills • eatdrinkla. Review of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla. Week 3 of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla. Week 2 of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla. Week 1 of the 21 Day Food Writer's Diet • eatdrinkla.

10 Mother's Day Ideas in Los Angeles: Treat mama nice based on her type! • eatdrinkla. Find out what pairs even better than wine with cheese • eatdrinkla. Tips for Solving Pediatric Sleep Apnea • eatdrinkla. The Best Birria in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. These are the chicken sandwiches in Los Angeles you need to be eating right now. • eatdrinkla. The Best Foodie Events in Los Angeles for May • eatdrinkla. Weekend Happy Hours - Bottomless Mimosas | Los Angeles. ISO 45001 Certification - Health & Safety Management. The ISO 14001 consultancy in Kuwait. The Best Foodie Events in Los Angeles for May. Tips for Solving Pediatric Sleep Apnea. A Realist’s Guide to Becoming Zero Waste. Who is EatDrinkLA? Here's What to Drink Instead of Alcohol • eatdrinkla. The Best 4/20 Food Deals in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. Digging into the Composting Law in Glendale, California • eatdrinkla. This Weekend, You'll Have What She's Having • eatdrinkla.

A Realist's Guide to Becoming Zero Waste • eatdrinkla. Digging into the Composting Law in Glendale, California. 5 Reasons you need to be at the 5th Annual Masters of Taste • eatdrinkla. Where to go for National Pi Day in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. Why you don't need more than $20 to have the best day in LA • eatdrinkla. Everything you need to be doing in LA in April • eatdrinkla. How to make a Lobos 1707 Skinny Margarita • eatdrinkla. Every Bunny Loves an Easter Brunch • eatdrinkla. Here's What to Drink Instead of Alcohol • eatdrinkla. Celebrity Owned Restaurants just in time for the Oscars. Everything you need to be doing in LA in April. 5 Reasons you need to be at the 5th Annual Masters of Taste • eatdrinkla.

Where to go for National Pi Day in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. The Best Pancakes in LA for National Pancake Day • eatdrinkla. 7 Best Fried Fish Sandwiches in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. Eat like a lady this International Women's Day • eatdrinkla. The Best Coffee Shops in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. 9 Best Bottomless Mimosa Brunches in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. 5 Best Fall Cocktails in Los Angeles • eatdrinkla. There's Something in the Water at Ray's & Stark Bar • eatdrinkla. 5 Healthy Hacks to Change your Life! 7 Best Fried Fish Sandwiches in Los Angeles. EatDrinkSanDiego plus how to get FREE Legoland Tickets. Harold and Belle’s does Vegan Creole Family Style. EatDrinkSanDiego plus how to get FREE Legoland Tickets • eatdrinkla. EatStayLA; The Perfect Palm Springs Getaway • eatdrinkla. EatDrinkMonaco • eatdrinkla. 7 Tips for Enjoying Michelin Stars with Kids • eatdrinkla. Week 3 of the 21 Day Food Writer’s Diet. Where to Eat for Super Bowl LVI 2022 in LA.

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