So, you want to hike Picacho Peak? If you’re like me, you have probably driven past Picacho Peak State Park several times, and thought about hiking to the top “someday.” Well congrats on finally turning “someday” to now! To be…
- California
- San Francisco
- Travel
Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
They say first impressions are everything, and The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco sets an everlasting impression the moment you are greeted at the doors of a 1909 Neoclassical landmark. As the…
- Food
Valentine’s Day: Date Night with Domaine Carneros
If you're looking for a romantic experience this Valentine's Day, then consider having a date night-in with Domaine Carneros and your special someone! To help you plan out your dinner,…
- Food
- Restaurants
The Best of 2022: Tasting Menus
Tasting menus have become one of my favorite things to experience in recent years because it grants you the opportunity to partake in a culinary journey that exhibits the talent…
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Tito & Pep Surprises Tucson with a Weekly Menu
I recently found myself pulling up to a brick building decorated with mid-century modern art in the heart of midtown Tucson. One would easily identify the art’s bright teal and burnt orange as Tito & Pep’s iconic colors. The restaurant’s…
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Charrovida Reopens with Plant Plus+ Menu
Charrovida reopened with a Plant Plus+ refreshed menu and lower prices. After a two-month closure, guests can now join the restaurant for limited dine-in and patio seating, take-out or curbside pick-up. Prior to COVID, Charrovida was a spot I regularly…
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Celebratory Picnic!
Last weekend, Alex and I finally finished our backyard so we decided to have a celebratory picnic on our new turf! I will share more backyard details later, but as a brief summary we’re happy it’s complete. We researched several…
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Enough is Enough: Use Your Voice
Don’t stay silent. Use your voice. We need to do better, as humans, to stand up for what is right. This post is about promoting basic human rights. I don’t care what your political views are, but I do care…
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Shangri-La Group Uses Heart in the Fight Against COVID-19
It does not surprise me that Shangri-La Group uses heart in the fight against COVID-19. During my international travels, I experienced a few different properties under the Hong-Kong based group. With each visit, I was impressed with their genuine care;…
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New Logo and Website
Happily Pink is something I’ve been working on for nearly five years! Naturally, it was time for a new logo and website. I cannot give enough thanks to Mo Calderon, a friend from college, for designing both my original and…
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Tucson Takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts
We all have the power to support local restaurants, and in this post I will focus on Tucson takeout with Fox Restaurant Concepts. FRC is a partner I have worked with over the last two years, and a group I…
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Plan Your Virtual Tucson Happy Hour
With everyone looking for a way to support the Tucson community, I am here to help you plan your virtual Tucson happy hour! Some of my best friends and I started our virtual happy hours a few years ago as…