Pumpkin Picking in Oak Glen, CA

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  Having lived in the Midwest for most of my childhood, I was accustomed to changing seasons. Autumn meant beautifully changing leaves, cooler temperatures and eating savory comfort foods. One tradition that is common in the Mid-western states is going to visit an apple orchard or pumpkin patch and getting to pick your own apples [...]

Tender Greens, Santa Monica

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201 Arizona Ave · Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Neighborhood · Santa Monica It’s true, many people shudder at the thought of eating a salad. Visions of a bland, boring, wilted lettuce leaf is anything but appealing. Most Americans stay away from eating healthy food like vampires avoid the sun. However… Tender Greens is not your typical salad place. [...]

Singapore’s Banana Leaf, Farmer’s Market – West Hollywood

backyardbite.com visits Singapore's Banana Leaf at the Farmer's Market

6333 W 3rd St · Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Neighborhood · West Hollywood/Mid-City West This place is pretty hidden, located on the South side of the Farmer’s Market near the Grove. Singapore’s Banana Leaf gets a lot of visiting tourist foot traffic though as a WEHO local, knowing so many other “ethnic” eateries nearby, it really flew under [...]

Next Door by Josie, Santa Monica

BACKYARDBITE.COM visits Next Door by Josie

2420 Pico Blvd · Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Neighborhood · Santa Monica The good people over at the Santa Monica focused, Buy Local Market invited me to the Grand Opening of the new farm-to-table casual eatery, Next Door by Josie. This place is soon to be a popular gastropub and chill spot for many Santa [...]

Bloomfest LA: Recap

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Neighborhood · Downtown Arts District · Los Angeles · 3rd Street and Traction Ave. For those of you who attended KCRW’s Bloomfest LA this year, go ahead and pat yourself on the back for being a super cool supporter of the arts and local community! Little Toyko (around 3rd and Traction), was the destination spot [...]