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  • A sophisticated dining scene at La Monique in Santa Monica featuring a clarified cocktail with a garnet rim next to a vintage-style pleated lampshade and a prix-fixe Valentine's Day menu on a white tablecloth.
    Dining

    The Valentine’s Day Trap:

    February 17, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    As the experience economy peaks in 2026, Valentine’s Day feels less like romance and more like supply-and-demand—where packed dining rooms often mean rushed service.

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  • Ginger Graham feeding Brad Graham a slice of pizza in a restaurant.
    Dining

    3 Stages of Dating: The Ultimate Pizza Compatibility Test for Couples

    November 24, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    In LA, choosing where to eat is a personality quiz — and pizza is the final exam.

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  • A family and their friends, two adults and four girls, happily eating ribs in a cozy, dimly lit red booth at Wood Ranch BBQ, with the mom holding a martini and kids drinking strawberry lemonade.
    Dining

    The Ultimate 90049 Playdate Dinner Hack: A 10-Year-Old’s Hilarious Review

    November 15, 2025 - By Madeline Graham

    Hi. It’s me again. The 10-year-old food expert who actually knows what’s going on. My mom (you know, the one who thinks she runs this blog) has let me use the computer again, probably because she’s busy trying to figure out how to use the “boomerang” feature on Instagram without looking like she’s having a seizure. Anyway, I need to…

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  • This is "Ambiance," People
    Dining

    The 10-Year Old Culinary Blogger takes on the LA Scene:

    November 4, 2025 - By Madeline Graham

    LA, watch out: a ten-year-old culinary blogger is in charge and bringing snack-time honesty to the city's food scene.

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  • Elegant couple toasting with champagne during a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant with chandeliers.
    Dining

    The Ultimate Guide to Restaurants Without Kids

    August 28, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Escape the chaos of parenting and indulge in a well-deserved night out at Southern California's finest restaurants without kids, where each dish promises not just a meal, but a memorable experience just for you!

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  • Freshly baked white pizza with mozzarella and black pepper at Pizzana restaurant in Los Angeles.
    Dining

    🍕 Excited That We Found Pizzana: A Good Restaurant

    July 28, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Even my picky 7-year-old happily devoured a basil-free margherita, proving Pizzana's pizzas please the whole family.

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  • Teleferic Barcelona tapas platter with croquetas and paella bites
    Dining

    Teleferic Barcelona Tapas Are Astonishing

    July 20, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    Discover why Teleferic Barcelona tapas are a must-try—astonishing flavors, authentic Spanish tradition, and a dining experience worth the journey.

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