Gem of a French Bread: Fougasse from Fournée Bakery

One thing I’ve noticed after moving up to NorCal is that bakeries here are infinitely better than the ones in […]

Christmas at PADERIA BAKEHOUSE: ‘Twas a Holly Jolly Visit 🎄

Just four more days until Christmas! It really has felt like it for the past few weeks. With the radio […]

Gray Loft Gallery: An Art Exhibit to Remember

Shades of Gray at the Gray Loft Gallery This January, I had an opportunity to attend an art exhibit called […]

Ahoy, Scratch-Made Treats! Blackmarket Bakery 🏴‍☠️

Nestled in an eco-friendly retail campus surrounded by the 73, 55 and 405 highways is a glass building with a […]

Rendez Vous Cafe in Corona Del Mar: Best Beignets, Worst Latte 🥐

If someone had asked me where my favorite café was just three months ago, I would have readily answered: Rendez […]

“Not Your Grandma’s Coffee Shop”: The One and Only, Coffee Dose ☕

Ever in search of aesthetic cafes, I came across an interesting coffee shop this month. It’s called, “Coffee Dose.” Nestled […]