reviews
the fairmont sonoma mission inn & spa
italian luxury in sonoma For millennia, Native Americans made their home near sacred hot springs in what is now known as the city of Sonoma,...
fellini restaurant
Amid the holiday onslaught of homemade fudge squares, toffee shortbread and general sugar overload to be found at every gathering I attended in December, I...
rita flora now closed
now closed Rita Azur has a passion for all that is romantic and sensual; food, flowers, and fragrance. In 1997, she created Rita Flora, a...
the nurturing nest
Nestled between two magnificent mountain ranges in Desert Hot Springs lies The Nurturing Nest, a boutique natural hot springs retreat and spa. Designed with Zen...
bikram yoga downtown la
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself,” asserts a subtle painting mounted on the wall of Bikram Yoga Downtown LA. Shuffled amidst...
4 course vegan
Which buzzer is it? Did you ring the bell? Oh, hold on”¦ now we have to insert the private code. OK, now we are in....
urth caffé – santa monica
If you’re hungry for sustainable change and some fulfilling soup, then Urth Caffé is calling you. This progressively traditional cafe is rooted in honest practices,...
bay club san francisco
The San Francisco Bay Club does not have a lotus flower icon or burn incense in the entryway. Other than that, what you can expect...
om south indian cuisine
In the Vedas, it is said that Om is the purest vibration of the universe and that with dedicated repetition, one is sure to attain...
yogahop – santa monica
On my way to Montana Avenue’s studio, YogaHop, I imagine a variation on the wonderful theme of traditional independent studio vibe and aesthetic: incensed, candlelit...
dtox day spa
If you’re like me, you do yoga faithfully, even when you feel fried. And while our lifestyles might be geared toward helping reduce global warming,...
elf café
You’re in a band. You know someone in a band. You listen to music made by bands. What do you do for dinner? Right, you...
it’s yoga kids
Tucked away in San Francisco’s historic Presidio Park is the most fun and innovative yoga studio you’ll ever attend – It’s Yoga Kids. Immediately as...
the spa at four seasons hotel
Normally when we think of a luxurious spa experience, we think of Napa, Sonoma and places like Big Sur. Rolling hills, lush farmland and invigorating...
o chamé
A stylish and bustling part of West Berkeley, Fourth Street boasts a quaint, yet urban sort of organic upspring of boutiques, home décor and body...
yo mama yoga
Across town on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade Heidi Jo Corey and Beth Lutz teach the Yo Mama Yoga Kids’ clasyos. Children from ages three...
