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  • A tiered stand of Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea treats, featuring freshly baked scones on illustrated china, colorful desserts, and two bottled “Drink Me” potions, with a server presenting tea sandwiches in the background.
    Dining

    Dining in London With Kids: Our Honest Reviews of 4 Spots

    October 6, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Dining in London with kids: the Mad Hatter’s tea, our Marriott breakfast, Aqua Shard, and Indigo at One Aldwych, with what we ordered and what it cost.

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  • A black London taxi parked outside our hotel in London, showing its distinctive boxy shape, glossy finish, and yellow rear license plate.
    Travel

    Getting Around London With Kids: The Best Ways, Honestly

    October 6, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Getting around London with kids: how we used black cabs, the Tube, Uber, and walking, plus what we spent and how we got to Southampton for our cruise.

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  • A tiered stand of Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea treats, including scones, colorful pastries, chocolate desserts, “Drink Me” potion bottles, and pink cotton candy, with tea sandwiches arranged on a plate beside it.
    Travel

    London With Kids: One Big Thing a Day (Our Easy Itinerary)

    October 6, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our relaxed 3-night London with kids itinerary: Mad Hatter’s tea, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Mamma Mia!, costs, and what we skipped.

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  • The entrance courtyard of the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, featuring a tiered circular green lawn and sculptural centerpiece in front of the hotel’s ornate stone façade.
    Travel

    London Marriott County Hall Review: A Family Stay by Big Ben

    October 6, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our London Marriott County Hall review after three nights with kids: the Deluxe Double Family Room, breakfast in The Library, and the free VIK program.

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  • Planes and baggage carts on the airport tarmac, seen from the gate window on our Virgin Atlantic travel day
    Travel

    Virgin Atlantic Review: Flying LAX to London With Kids

    October 6, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest Virgin Atlantic review after flying LAX to London with our kids: Economy Delight, the food, a two-hour tarmac delay, and tips for families.

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  • Dover sole with beurre blanc at La Monique Santa Monica, next to mini French onion grilled cheese
    Dining

    La Monique Santa Monica Review: 5 Dishes Worth the Splurge

    October 2, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    We gave La Monique, the 14-table French brasserie at the Oceana in Santa Monica, a second chance after Valentine's Day. Here's what to order, from escargot poppers to the chocolate soufflé.

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  • Vanilla St. Honoré dessert at Muse Santa Monica
    Dining

    Muse Santa Monica Review: What We Love and What to Skip

    September 30, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    An honest Muse Santa Monica review after three visits: how to get a reservation, what to order, what to skip, and the dessert we get every time.

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  • Landwer's Famous Schnitzel, ordered kosher style with housemade crushed potatoes, at Cafe Landwer in Brentwood.
    Dining

    Cafe Landwer Brentwood Review: A Family Dinner With a Vegan

    September 28, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our Cafe Landwer Brentwood review: great hummus, a $24 schnitzel for two, plenty for my vegan brother, and frozen yogurt downstairs at Go Greek.

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  • Outside view of Bad Roman restaurant in Beverly Hills, showcasing its stylish entrance and inviting facade.
    Dining

    The Best Things to Order at Bad Roman Beverly Hills

    September 25, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest review of Bad Roman Beverly Hills: the must-order garlic babka, fun cocktails, the secret menu, what to skip, and why dessert is the highlight.

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  • A vibrant La Flaca cocktail served at Telefèric Barcelona restaurant in Brentwood, showcasing its colorful presentation.
    Dining

    Telefèric Barcelona Brentwood Review: Tapas With and Without the Kids

    September 22, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    We took a rare kid-free trip to Telefèric Barcelona for tapas and cocktails, then walked down San Vicente to Bacio di Latte for gelato. Here's our honest take on both, including the one dish we won't order again.

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