Make a Reservation

For the best Mango drink around, and an entire menu of authentically elevated halal foods, try Kurrypinch: the brand new (budget friendly!) Modern Sri Lankan restaurant in Hollywood! 🥭

Here's your plan for enjoying delicious Sri Lankan food and mango lassis at Kurrypinch

Halal Heaven on Hollywood Boulevard ⭐️

Enjoy an authentic Modern Sri Lankan dining experience at Kurrypinch in Hollywood with must-try Mango Lassis and delectable dishes like deviled chicken and lamb chops.

Sri Lankan Dining

✅ Before you go
• check out their IG @kurrypinch or their website for their full menu! 
• https://www.kurrypinch.com/
• make a reservation on yelp! 
• https://yelp.to/BXS5Pw1cbM

💪 Pro tips
• you have to try a Mango Lassi, I’m not kidding, I am a huge mango fan and this has to be the best mango drink of all time. It’s like a smoothie but better. They know what’s up (I drank mine before the appetizer even arrived and then we ordered 2 more to go when we left)
• for food we had the deviled chicken (spicy & incredible), the lamb chop (SO GOOD it finally convinced my bf he does like lamb) and the Kurry Beef Sandwich (delish and the curly fries were 🤤
• everything was so yummy and surprisingly affordable for such a high end experience! 
• this is on Hollywood boulevard so it would be a street parking situation, so we decided to uber and it was super easy breezy :) 

Visit Kurrypinch in Hollywood!

Went on a little weekday date night at Kurrypinch in Hollywood.

This adorable Sri Lankan modern elevated spot

was absolutely incredible and these mango lassis,

Enjoy a beautiful spring day in Pasadena at the Wrigley Gardens among the roses, or at 
a nearby park overlooking the Colorado street bridge- both free to the public 🌹

Here's your plan for a relaxing stroll among roses at Wrigley Gardens and nearby parks

History and Flowers Stroll in Pasadena 

Explore Wrigley Mansion's lush gardens, perfect for a picnic or a relaxing read among vibrant roses.

Rose Garden Stroll

✅ Before you go
• free parking on the street. 
• open 6am to 10pm 
• free to the public 
• please respect the garden rules including not picking the roses 

💪 Pro tips
• bring a book or a picnic for a relaxing afternoon 🧺
• sign up for a free house tour on Thursdays https://tournamentofroses.com/house-tours/

Stroll among the roses at Wrigley Gardens 

Explore Desiderio Neighborhood Park in Pasadena for a relaxing day with picnic tables, bathroom facilities, and pet-friendly spaces.

Historical Landmarks

✅ Before you go
• walkable from Wrigley mansion, or street parking near entrance of park
• please pick up after your pets 🦮

💪 Pro tips
• picnic tables and bathrooms are available 

Enjoy more historical landmarks in Desidero Park 

Historical buildings and flowers are the perfect combination.

which is the home of the tournament of roses,

has a beautiful public garden for everybody to enjoy in the spring.

I had passed the Wrigley Mansion many times but hadn't been back to

the rose garden and was so pleasantly surprised how beautiful it was,

but it is a perfect place to relax with a book or have a picnic,

and it was so quiet that it felt like it was all to myself.

The mansion also has tours on Thursdays during the spring and summer season.

I wasn't able to get in for a tour this time,

but hopefully I will have that on the list as well.

It was a perfect afternoon and thought to continue

my walk down the street to a beautiful park

that looks over the Colorado Bridge and other Pasadena historical landmarks.

it was so quiet and perfect that I just took a walk and relaxed.

to soak up the spring sun and enjoy a quiet walk for yourself.

So go enjoy some of these beautiful Pasadena landmarks.

Tansy in Burbank is an absolute plant lover’s dream! This gorgeous place is filled with so many cute things. If you’re in the area and have a desire to be in a gorgeous aesthetically pleasing environment…this place is for you. 

Here's your plan for exploring Tansy, a charming plant shop filled with unique plants and decor

Ethereal Plant Shop in Burbank

Explore Tansy in Burbank, a dream spot for plant lovers offering cute plants, pots, and more, while also hosting engaging workshops and events.

Plant Shopping

✅ Before you go
• There is ample street parking!
 

💪 Pro tips
• Tansy also does super cute workshops and events! I recommend following them on instagram (@shoptansyla) to stay up-to-date on all that fun stuff. 
• Come ready to shop!

Roam Around the Shop! 

Today I stumbled into the cutest plant store called Tansy and oh my goodness,

It is a black-owned small business in Burbank and oh my goodness,

Not only does this place have amazing plants,

So if you're like in the mood to plant your own plants,

you can totally get some stuff to do that here.

They also sell a bunch of other really cute things like these incense.

I also saw these Turkish lamps that I love.

If you're ever in the mood to get a new plant

or if you just want to hang out somewhere aesthetically pleasing,

Head to Pasta Sisters in Culver City to build your own delicious pasta dish and try some of their amazing drinks and desserts 🤩 Enjoy it all on the gorgeous outdoor patio outfitted with heat lamps and a fire pit 😍

Here's your plan for building delicious pasta at Pasta Sisters, then enjoying the cozy patio

Build Your Own Pasta 🍝 + Patio Fire Pit🔥 

Enjoy building your own pasta dish at Pasta Sisters in Culver City, relish exquisite desserts, and relax on a patio with a fire pit.

Build Your Own Pasta

✅ Before you go
• check out their website https://www.pastasisters.com for their menu!
• they also have a Mid-City location, but Culver has the patio 😍

💪 Pro tips
• I chose a tagliatelle base with bolognese and it was absolutely amazing, and I even got a side of mashed potatoes just for funsies 🍝
The desserts are where things get WILD because the Nutella pie? Just. Wow. Apricot pie? Perfectly tart and sweet. And those puffs have the most delectable filling I really can’t explain it 😫🫶🏼
• there was plenty of street parking nearby, and the patio is def the place to be when the weather is nice ☀️ 

Head to Pasta Sisters!

Went on a little sister-in-law lunch date with Alex at Pasta Sisters!

Their Culver City location has outdoor seating with heat lamps and fires,

This hole-in-the-wall dessert spot in Sherman Oaks is so criminally underrated…it’s insane. Happy Days is a spot I’ve been going to since high school and it has always had such a special place in my heart. Just…such delicious desserts and treats.

Here's your plan for visiting Happy Days Cafe for desserts and iced tea in Sherman Oaks

Cute Dessert Shop in Sherman Oaks! 

Indulge in stuffed churros and ice cream at Happy Days Cafe in Sherman Oaks, a must-visit for dessert lovers looking for a sweet treat.

Dessert Shop

✅ Before you go
• There is ample street parking available throughout the neighborhood
• It’s open from 2pm to 12am Monday - Thursday and 12pm - 12am Friday - Sunday

💪 Pro tips
• The stuffed churros is what they’re known for (and you should 100% try) but they also have GREAT ice cream options as well. 

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

If you're in the valley and have a sweet tooth,

It's this adorable dessert spot in Sherman Oaks,

look at how decadent and gorgeous and delicious these look.

My mouth is literally watering as I'm editing this video.

I love the chandeliers and the plates on the wall,