Last month, my super hawt bf, Jeremy Johnston, and I hopped off the FL heat train and headed to Cali as part of the California Dream Eater trip. We started our adventure in Downtown LA at the Line Hotel, then headed to Pasadena to the dusitD2 Constance, followed by a trip over to Redondo Beach's Portofino Hotel and Marina, and finally ended our trip at the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. If you weren't already following along on instagram, then check out the photos below to see some of the best dishes, places, and waves we could find!
------------------------------------------LA PROPER------------------------------------------
8265 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles CA 90048
Croquet Madame - smoked ham, gruyere, béchamel, and sunny side egg on brioche. [Terrine]
French Onion Soup - comte, beef broth, caramelized onions and crouton. [Terrine]
Foie Gras - sweet and sour prunes, baguette, flour de see. [Terrine]
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Reading S.W. Basics Skin Cleanse in our awesome room at The Line Hotel. Don't forget to note the boxed water and the Kenny Sharf donut! [The Line Hotel]
The Commissary at The Line Hotel
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Brioche Eggs Benedict, Lox Platter, French Toast and Fresh Grapefruit [The Commissary]
Smoked Salmon Bagel with chive creme fraiche, arugula, fried capers, boiled yolk, and red onion [The Commissary]
Quick trip to the beach to watch Jeremy Johnston gets barreled at the Redondo Beach Break [Visit Redondo]
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913 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Cheeseburger and fries - rated one of the best burgers in the country to numerous sources. They were right, it was the bomb! [Pie N Burger]
Had to try the pie... And had to get melted cheddar on their classic slice of apple because what type of cheese blogger would I be without it? [Pie N Burger]
10330 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Enjoying a Monte Carlo and taking in the sites of The Pasadena City Hall. [Alexander's Steakhouse]
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Cauliflower “agro dolce”- golden raisins, candied garlic, cap [Union Restaurant]
Housemade Stracciatella - roasted garlic, crostini [Union Restaurant]
Tagliatelle - pork ragù, parmigiano-reggiano, tremolata [Union Restaurant]
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - pecorino-romans, black pepper, 63° egg*, white alba truffle [Union Restaurant]
1383 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
L&H Toast - goat cheese, dried lavender and honey [Lavender and Honey]
The Pasadena - avocado toast with lemon, sea salt and red jalapeño [Lavender and Honey]
Bee Sting Latte and 3 Toasts from Lavender and Honey in Pasadena [Lavender and Honey]
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1718 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Roasted Beet Salad - roasted beets, local greens, goat cheese, candied pistachios and shallot vinaigrette [Locale 90]
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Pizza - pancetta, pecorino and mozzarella [Locale 90]
Table Spread from Locale 90 including arugula prosciutto pizza, beet salad and brussels sprouts pizza [Locale 90]
Baleen Kitchen at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club
260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Tuna Tacos - ahi tuna, guacamole, chili aioli, sesame seaweed [Baleen Kitchen]
Slow Braised Short Rib - horseradish mashed potatoes, haricot vert, and sweet carrots [Baleen Kitchen]
Miso Glazed Halibut - honey roasted sweet potato, ginger braised bok choy, and roasted shiitake [Baleen Kitchen]
233 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
A very serious spread including huevos rancheros, guacamole omelet and fresh fruit [Polly's on The Pier]
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101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Our super fresh and delicious lunch at FIG was not to be messed with. [FIG Santa Monica]
Seared Wild Albacore Tuna Rice bowl - avocado, market sprouts, citrus soy dressing [FIG Santa Monica]
Spicy Fries - harissa and garlic lemon mayo [FIG Santa Monica]
A creamy strawberry yogurt cocktail that tasted like health! [FIG Santa Monica]
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL (and delicious!) CHOCOLATE TARTE I've ever had! [FIG Santa Monica]
The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel
1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
A cheese and charcuterie board perfectly fit for ME! haha jk... I shared it... sort of. [The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel]
2807 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Ashland Hill Burger - red onion bacon jam, sharp white cheddar, paprika aioli, watercress and herb parmesan fries [Ashland Hill]
Avocado and Roasted Tomato Toast - goat cheese, lime, thai chili, pickled pearl onion, and smoked salt [Ashland Hill]
Crispy Cauliflower - salmoriglio, parmesan, saffron aioli, and pickled vegetables [Ashland Hill]
Blistered Shishito Mac N Cheese - charred shishito peppers, pickled cherry peppers, white cheddar and herb crust [Ashland Hill]
200 Santa Monica Pier
MORE SURFING! We had to head back over to Redondo Beach to catch the swell!
Getting down on some cotton candy before the sun sets over the Santa Monica Pier [Santa Monica Pier]
And the sun finally sets on our trip! We had such an amazing time and we can't wait to go back! [Santa Monica Pier]
