by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 24, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
Los Angeles isn’t my top choice for the holidays, but it does hold its own ground. Well, kind of…pockets of it, at least. Fake snow cascading down and sparkly lights snaked around palm trees at The Grove and on Rodeo Drive do make for a festive California...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 6, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
are nestled on the sprawling shelves of trendy downtown French bistro and bakery, Bottega Louie. Just because it’s LA, don’t assume that you’ll find “skinny macarons”; there’s no skimping on size and thickness here. The...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 19, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
is waiting for you at In-N-Out, a delicious, amazing, fabulous, regional fast food chain that is the pride of the West Coast, particularly California, and that often leaves tourists or East Coasters pining for more. A bold statement, I’m fully aware, but...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
America may not be known for churning out the finest in chocolate, but it still has its share of chocolatiers and artisan brands that are worth exploring. And two of those brands hail from California! That’s a proud moment for this native Californian. 🙂 If...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
It’s hard for me to get excited about Orange County, considering I was born and raised here. Ever since I left the house, a decade ago, the only real reason for me to return is my family. Though I often complain that nothing ever changes when I come back,...