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Winter Solstice

In Southern California, Winter doesn’t arrive until the holiday sales summon it. Yay consumerism, yay capitalism! Actually, the Winter solstice this year is on Dec 21, 2020, just 4 days before Christmas (if you celebrate). For my family, we enjoy the season as an opportunity to get together with extended family and feast on our …

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CA Pasadena Tastings USA

Du-par’s Bakery 

“The best pancakes in the world” is their slogan, and I don’t think many would disagree! I was so excited that I forgot to take pictures!  I went with my friend for breakfast on a warm Thursday morning. We shared the short stack combo w/bacon, which also comes with a cup of joe ($10.95) and …

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CA Los Angeles Tastings USA

Bacari GDL

ordered: noah’s cauliflower, bacari fries, bacari burger, gorgonzola tripoline, bread pudding, malabi …and last but not least, sangria! what a fantastic dineLA lunch! the hype surrounding this restaurant is confirmed! the portions were perfect between two people, and the taste was just right. get the burger medium well, it will provide the perfect mouthfeel. break …

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