Mother Nature consistently shows favoritism in a place like Temecula, California. Birdsongs are more chipper as friendly bumblebees hum around late-blooming summer flowers adorning garden beds lining worn brick walkways during a late afternoon stroll. A light breeze sings through the grapevines as leaves dance and chime in, harmonizing with her song. It’s the excitement […]

Meticulous little worker bee chefs buzz around a blooming kitchen, preparing the most precarious dishes just a few steps away. I feel like I’m privy to another world—one I do not fully understand, and it feels almost shameful to observe for too long, as though I haven’t earned the right to view this sacred ritual. […]

Juniper and Ivy, a once-abandoned warehouse, greets diners in a space of wood and concrete. True to its roots, the dining area is still reminiscent of an old warehouse, now elevated by interesting lighting and wondrous art pieces. We were escorted to our seats in the back of the restaurant, where secluded little seating pockets […]

My favorite place is always the rooftops. Beautiful bubbling fountains are hidden away between manicured plants. The chicago location was no exception. It was a charming spring day with a light breeze and we found ourselves lounging on patio furniture that costs the same as a midsize vehicle (not kidding).