A selection of oysters accompanied by house made cocktail sauce. Sips of white wine sangria. A brioche roll lobster sandwich. Summer heaven.

A gay friendly breakfast joint, KTCHN DTLA @ Precinct offers well appointed menu items for your morning after needs.

I ordered the Caramel Toffee Latte, as the name itself ensured the drink would be incredible. I was definitely not disappointed. It was smooth, creamy and delicious with just the right amount of toffee and caramel.

There are some exquisite meals that level up not just your morning – but your life. Breakfast at Kitchen Story in SF is one of those experiences.

My typical order is The Flight – a sample of their buttermilk, almond & lemon ricotta pancakes (three per stack) paired with two pieces of Harvest Moon sweet & spicy bacon and two pieces of their regular thick cut bacon.

I knew that Santa Monica Yacht Club was the perfect choice for dinner when Edward commented: “This is really, really good. Great choice. You always pick the best places.”

Located – literally – through the back door of Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese, Mare Melrose is a classy European inspired delight.

Jasmine Thai Cuisine is a gem of a spot in an unassuming location for delicious Thai food in the Canoga Park / Winnetka area.

In Las Vegas and looking for a great, off the Strip place for delicious Northern Thai? Visit Lotus of Siam.

Get the spicy miso ramen with a side of small fried rice and gyoza and you will have enough food for dinner and lunch the next day.

Vinh Loi Tofu great place for surprisingly good vegan eats and treats in Reseda. Also, the owner’s competitive marathon medals on the wall remind you that “your health is your wealth” as you enjoy your meal.

With vaulted ceilings, stunning decor and exquisite French cuisine, dining at Republique was a four course experience in five star oral ecstasy .

The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro is a spacious space that promises “locally roasted coffees made to relax and refresh you for the journey ahead.”

The smoked and braised duck shoyu ramen and Jinx Remover cocktail are the things that Oakland foodie dreams are made of.

Oh, you fancy, huh? Yes.

With creative tacos, strong drinks, and great decor, Tacoteca in Santa Monica offers an enticing array of tacos and margaritas – with a decent happy hour.

A great bar needs personality, design aesthetics and a friendly bartender with a skilled knowledge of how to give great service. Blur is that bar.

Equator Coffee at Proof Lab makes an outstanding, eye opening double shot cappuccino. Perfect for enjoying in the woods or at the beach.

We each ordered the turmeric fish noodle and split the Vietnamese chicken sandwich as an appetizer. Sipped and savored every bite.

There are two things of high importance regarding Hotel Figueroa. 1) They have an outdoor pool and hot tub. 2) They have taco and beer specials.