Love Travel Travels to Western & Southern Ireland 2013 (blog 3 of 3) October 7, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment On our way to Galway, we made a quick stop at Ashford Castle in Cong. The Roman Gothic style is quite beautiful and was previously owned by the Guinness family. Now, the castle is a five-star hotel and many celebrities and presidents stay here. The most loveliest part of the Ashford Castle is the grounds […] Read more » aniar galway ashford castle cong ballymaloe cookery school ballymaloe house ballymaloe house ireland bambury guest house cafe sol kilkenny cahir castle connemara coast hotel court house pub dingle Darina Allen dingle peninsula ireland Fenton's dingle Galway 2013 left bank kilkenny mount juliet ireland O' Flagherty's dingle rock of cashel tipperary sage restaurant midleton ireland the irish food guide zuni restaurant kilkenny
Love Travel Travel Northern Ireland 2013 (part 2 of 3 blogs) October 2, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Driving on the opposite side of the road on the opposite side of the car is always a challenge. But, the roads to Belfast are wide and vast which makes it easier on the North American traveler. Arriving into Belfast we witnessed the large docks on one side and the commercial buildings on the other. […] Read more » antrim coast belfast Belfast 2013 bert's jazz bar belfast bushmill's distillery castle murray house ireland derry ireland giant's causeway ireland the merchant hotel belfast traveling ireland traveling northern ireland 2013
Love Travel Travel Ireland – Dublin 2013 (1 of 3 parts) September 30, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Ireland, in many American’s minds is associated with pubs, music and castles but, Ireland is so much more. The history and culture is a nice cross between Britain and Gaelic influences which is reflected in their food and customs. While traveling around the country we met many friendly individuals from other countries that have made […] Read more » book of kells dublin brasserie sixty6 dublin chapter one dublin exchequer dublin great restaurants dublin 2013 kc peaches dublin locks brasserie dublin temple bar dublin travel dublin 2013 trinity college dublin westin dublin
Love Restaurants Water Grill – Santa Monica September 3, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Water Grill – Santa Monica Water Grill has taken over the Ocean Avenue Seafood space on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. The new look reminds me of a east coast seafood eatery with wooden interior and large open windows facing towards the beach. The place is already bustling with customers all looking for a fresh seafood meal. The menu starts […] Read more » great new restaurants santa monica hot new dining los angeles new hot spots santa monica new restaurants los angeles new seafood restaurants santa monica water grill los angeles water grill restaurant santa monica
Love Travel Santa Rita Hills, California – A Great Place to Visit! August 27, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Santa Rita Hills is located just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara in Lompoc, CA. The region is rich is pinot noir grapes and many of you are familiar with it from the movie “Sideways”. The area has grown in recent years due to it’s popularity and there are many new restaurants and events occurring […] Read more » ballard inn ballard bell street farms los alamos bob's well bread bakery flying goat cellars lompoc full of life flatbread los alamos hitching post II los alamos santa rita hills wine and fire santa rita hills
Love Restaurants Trois Mec – Hollywood August 19, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Trois Mec from chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo have come together to create a dining experience that we have been craving in Los Angeles. The restaurant is located in the old Raffallo’s Pizza space and ambiance is not what you are paying for here but, truly haute cuisine. Reservations on their website […] Read more » great dining los angeles haute cuisine los angeles jon shook chef ludo lefebvre new dining hollywood 2013 New hot spots los angeles Trois Mec hollywood trois mec los angeles vinny dotolo chef
Love Restaurants Travel Summer Dining in San Francisco 2013 August 12, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment San Francisco in the summer is cold, crowded and a food lover’s paradise. I have forgotten how busy the city is during June, July and August since we moved away several years ago but, there is one thing that keeps drawing me back and that is the delicious selection of bars and restaurants. On a […] Read more » aziza san francisco best dining sf 2013 hard water san Francisco hot new spots san francisco SPQR san francisco travel dining san francisco 2013
Love Travel Portland in the Summer! July 16, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Back again to Portland for a quick couple of days and then off to Oregon’s coast to spend some time with my family. For a nice lunch – Clyde Common in the Ace Hotel in downtown Portland is a great spot. The food is always amazing and it never disappoints. For starters, the Asparagus Salad with […] Read more » clyde common portland food in Portland great hot spots portland Lardo Portland Nostrana Portland Portland restaurants 2013 salt & straw Portland
Love Restaurants Connie & Ted’s – West Hollywood June 20, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Chef Michael Cimarusti’s (Providence) Connie & Ted’s, just opened a few weeks back with cuisine that personifies a modern take of an East Coast Fish House. The menu has classics such as Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder and Fried Clams. The interior is casual with an open kitchen and wooden tables as well as an open air patio on the […] Read more » Chef Michael Cimarusti Connie & Ted's West Hollywood fish restaurants los angeles fish restaurants west hollywood hot spot west hollywood New West Hollywood dining Newly opened restaurants 2013 los angeles
Love Restaurants Ushuaia Steak House – Santa Monica June 12, 2013 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Ushuaia Argentianean Steakhouse located on Wilshire Blvd. in the old Drago space offers Argentinean food with a flair. The three owners have two other successful Argentinean restaurants called “Malbec” in Toluca Lake and Pasadena but what makes Ushuaia so special is the attention to detail. All the wine at Ushuaia is from Argentina with bottles ranging from $40 to $150. Also, […] Read more » great cocktails ushuaia santa monica hot new restaurants westside los angeles Malbec restaurant pasadena new restaurants westside los angeles steakhouse los angeles Ushuaia Argentinean Steakhouse Santa Monica
