I spent an entire Sunday afternoon at The Huntington* and already, I'm planning a second visit. It was beautiful to say the least, and as silly as it is to admit, detaching for just a few hours surrounded by lush greenery was incredibly healing. The irony of sharing these thoughts online is not lost ... Read More
Des Pair Books
A quaint little indie opened up in Echo Park last month—and though it's tiny, the books are expertly curated. It's a must-visit if just to browse for inspiration before deciding your next read. (I discovered Clarice Lispector's A Breath of Life through Des Pair, which I've now read through twice.) ... Read More
According to Bloodroot, Vegetarians Taste Better
Hold the turkey, but go ham on the vegan mushroom quiche. This New York Times-reviewed "feminist restaurant and bookstore" is easy to miss but hard to forget. How fitting that this little destination called Bloodroot (in Bridgeport, Connecticut) is right at the edge of the water, looking out at ... Read More