Make a Reservation

Make your way to Echo Park for Italian comfort food and drinks right next door!

Here's your plan for Italian comfort food and drinks next door in Echo Park, Los Angeles:
Dinner at Donna's, then drinks at Lowboy

Italian Comfort Food & Drinks Next Door

Dine at Donna's for a cozy evening with Italian comfort food, enjoying dishes like fusilli alla vodka in Echo Park.

Eat Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are hard to come by, but get one if you can: https://resy.com/cities/la/donnas. Otherwise, head to Donna’s close to opening - we were seated right away without a reservation
• Parking is never easy, but there is a lot just south of Sunset Blvd off Echo Park Ave. I recommend taking a ride-share!

💪 Pro tips
• Get the fusilli alla vodka - I said so in the video but I’ll repeat it here because it’s that good!
• If you’re a match box collector like me, Donna’s has them!

Eat dinner at Donna’s

Enjoy a drink at Lowboy in Angelino Heights, Los Angeles. A perfect spot for cocktails and people watching, especially if you grab a table outside.

Grab Drinks

✅ Before you go
• Lowboy also serves food, perfect for friends who are joining later

💪 Pro tips
• This is a great spot for people watching if you grab a table outside!
• All of their cocktails are made well... you really can’t go wrong! I simply love a margarita.

Grab drinks at Lowboy

Dinner and then drinks 20 ft away? I'm always here for a convenient night out.

You'll grab an early dinner at a home style

Italian spot and get drinks right next door.

Your first stop is Donna's a cozy newish spot

in Echo Park that serves Italian comfort food.

bright pops of color and homey trinkets displayed on every

wall might make you feel like you just walked into your

Italian friend’s, grandma's house with a slightly more modern twist.

Their menu is full of items that will leave you

happy and content when you're done with your meal.

But you need to get their garlic bread and the

fussili alla vodka. That does mean you'll be eating a lot of cheese.

But if you wash it down with a chilled red like we did, it's perfect.

your dinner with a complimentary Limoncello shot,

So it's become one of my go tos for when I want to share,

not just a drink but also an actual conversation with my friends.

Whether the vibe is to sip on one last drink or continue longer into the evening.

Lowboy is a spot you can do both, go out and enjoy your evening.

Eat a delicious meal at new restaurant Lucia with Afro Carribean twists on food and drinks 

Here's your plan for enjoying Afro Caribbean-inspired eats and drinks at Lucia in Beverly Grove

Afro Carribean bites at Lucia 🐚

Dine at Lucia in Beverly Grove for Afro-Caribbean-inspired cuisine and vibrant vibes. Must-try saltfish croquettes and Trini mac pie!

Afro Caribbean Dining

✅ Before you go
• make a res in advance, this spot books up quick: 
http://resy.com/link?venue_id=87329

💪 Pro tips
• you won’t regret getting the saltfish croquettes, trini mac pie and spring salad

Eat at Lucia

This video is a little unhinged because we came here for a birthday dinner,

but we ordered almost everything off the menu and I wanted to share with you guys.

I think because they're a new restaurant,

But the saltfish croquettes were so bomb.

I've never tried saltfish before and I loved it.

I'd honestly come here just for that and the Trini Mac pie.

The meats were tender and falling off the bone.

The salad might have been one of my favorites as well.

Take a zen hike on the Betty B Dearing Mountain Trail and end up in a peaceful clearing 

Here's your plan for a peaceful, moderate-to-hard hike with wildflowers, valley views, a swing, and creek

Peaceful rainforest hike with a swing 🌳

Take a moderate to hard, dog-friendly hike on the Betty B Dearing Mountain Trail in Studio City, and relax by a swing in a peaceful forest clearing.

Hiking trail

✅ Before you go
• I started from the trailhead on Fryman Rd but it was a very long hike from there to the forest part

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvWGWF4cHSeodUUQA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

• I would start here instead for a 5 mile hike:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdP8Zr5VfrrB5Sj86?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

• here is the AllTrails link: 
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/betty-b-dearing-mountain-trail?sh=2lsmfd&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

💪 Pro tips
• bring lots of water and sunscreen! 
• dog friendly 
• moderate to hard hike


Betty B Dearing Mountain Trail

I went on the cutest dog friendly hike this weekend and had the most peaceful time.

I took my dog Granola with me and we started the hike off strong.

The hike was moderate to hard depending on where you started from,

I stumbled upon a swing and a little creek,

and it was the cutest clearing to spend some solo time.

I would highly recommend this hike in Studio City.

Pull up, pick a vinyl, and romanticize your morning  while enjoying a cup of coffee! 

Here's your plan for sipping coffee, spinning vinyl, exploring Melrose vibes, and working in cozy calm

Sip, Work, & Spin Vinyl 🎧☕️

Cozy up at Established Today in Melrose with specialty coffee or matcha while spinning vinyl from your favorite artists—a perfect spot to relax or get work done.

Coffee & Vinyl Listening

✅ Before you go
• street parking only, usually plenty in the neighborhoods surrounding 
• If you don’t see it on the menu, just ask the barista for some help! 


Listen to your favorite artist and sip a coffee or matcha 

I checked out the coolest coffee shop in Melrose for the first time,

I asked the barista to surprise me based on what I like,

and they made me a Spanish latte with cold foam.

Might be the best cold foam I've ever had,

calming and just perfect for getting work done and just chilling.

And my absolute favorite part were these records that we got to listen to and

I love that they had all of our favorite artists. It’s giving cozy, creative energy.

Definitely the kind of place to romanticize your weekend.

Take a day trip to Santa Barbara for shopping and wine tasting 

Here's your plan for enjoying shrimp tacos, shopping State Street, grabbing coffee, and wine tasting in Santa Barbara

Coastal day trip to Santa Barbara 🛍️🍤🌊

Grab flavorful shrimp tacos and margaritas at Augie's in Santa Barbara—no reservation needed. A delicious spot to kick off your day exploring Lower State.

Tacos at Augie’s

💪 Pro tips
• the margaritas are delicious 
• no res needed

Explore State Street’s charming shops, including Urban Flea Market for unique thrifted clothes and decor. Perfect for strolling, browsing boutiques, and discovering local finds.

Thrift & Boutique Shopping

💪 Pro tips
• it’s so fun just wandering the shops on State Street! Plenty of thrift shops and ice cream shops to browse 
• Urban Flea Market is a great thrift store with clothes and decor, perfect for groups! 

Shopping on State Street 

Grab freshly brewed coffee or pick up a bag of beans at CAJÉ Coffee Roasters, a cozy spot for a caffeine boost while exploring Santa Barbara.

Coffee break

💪 Pro tips
• they sell bags of beans as well! 

Coffee at Caje Coffee 

Enjoy a delightful estate wine tasting at Pali Wine Co, with live music and a welcoming garden. Try natural and organic wines in Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone.

Wine tasting

✅ Before you go
• check the schedule for live music 

💪 Pro tips
• estate tasting was delicious
• they also have a fresh tasting with only organic and natural wines 
• it’s a great place to start at if you want to check out the rest of the Funk Zone 

Tasting at Pali Wine Co

Here's everything I ate and did in a day in Santa Barbara.

I started off at Augie’s with some shrimp tacos.

Then we checked out all the shops on State Street.

We walked into a few pottery shops with the cutest home decor finds.

And then we stopped by my favorite thrift shop,

Then I needed a little pick me up and stop to get some coffee

before heading over to Pali Wine Co where we did an estate tasting.