Resto Spotlight: Industriel Urban Farm

photo credit: industriel farm

Industriel Urban Farm is such a little gem in DTLA (downtown los angeles).  My bestie chose this spot for her birthday dinner and it was surely a fun and tasty night of celebration.  The food is amazing, but the decor is even more lovely and comfy.  Downstairs is decorated with reclaimed wood tables, vintage crates, french cafe inspired bright red chairs, and tufted gold leather booths along the wall. Upstairs, you dine under a low beamed ceiling in comfy leather or fabric upholstered armchairs with a vibrant bar scene cranking out classic cocktails with an urban twist.  I can say I really enjoyed sitting upstairs.  

photo credit: industiel farm

What Did We Eat & Drink. . .

Sauvignon Blanc

Swan Song- Herradura Resposado, grapefruit/lemon juice, and a Campari float

Gambas-shirmp, garlic, tomatoes, and country bread for dipping

Lentil Salad with snow peas, kale, mint and sweet peppers

Grilled White Fish with corn, arugula, and bacon

Marys Free Range 1/2 Chicken with roasted new potatoes and pepper onion relish

Chocolate Flourless Cake for the birthday girl

Lemon Curd with raspberry preserve, whipped creme faiche, and short bread cookie

Cappuccino 

We were quite satisfied with our meal and cocktails.  I will definitely be going back for lunch...just look at that sandwich.  Yummo!

morrocan chicken sandwich
photo credit: industriel urban farm

Go check it out!

I Heart Mendo...

I'm back!  Took a much needed vacay!  I had a relaxing and lovely time with the husband while we explored the quaint towns of Mendocino County.  

Taking in a local play at the Mendocino Theatre Co, driving through the Redwoods with the sun-roof open, wine tasting at Toulouse winery while having lunch amidst the vineyards, canoeing up Big River, having amazing lump crap and roast beef sandwiches with ginger beer from Mendocino Market in the middle of the river while listening to the birds and the peaceful ripple of the water, resting before dinner in our quaint room in front of the fireplace while drinking a little Pinot Gris from Navarro winery compliments of the Blue Door Inn (our home this week), yummy organic pizza from Frankie's, exploring glass beach (didn't see the glass, but beautiful)  and the quaint town of Fort Bragg, and spending quiet moments with the hubby . . .amazing vacay!   We're back at home, but have great memories to last forever.  

more photos...

where we stayed

where we ate breakfast every morning

view from one of our windows

one of my favorite photos

we walked to the theater

a short hike

driving through the redwoods

best sandwiches

picnic at Toulouse Winery

daily wine hour at the the blue door inn

lunch on the canoe

taking a selfie while canoeing

mendo burgers!!!

happy!

We will definitely be back!

Hidden Places...

the blue door inn
mendocino, ca

photo credits: the blue door inn

I always seem to find these special hidden places that definitely are not on my radar, but are such gems.   Look forward to getting away here next week!   

Have any of you been to Mendocino, Ca? Any suggestions of things to do or restaurants?

  

Smiling About...

our first blah blah birds giveaway...go enter!

how to keep your blooms happy...

photo credit: flower duet

wren sample sale...

glendeven inn...

nicole richie's webisodes...

dajana's shoes...

photo credit: all kinds of lovely 

chips...

what are you smiling about?

until next week... :)

Time at the Beach...

playa del rey, ca

not sure why he was making that face...hilarious

Nothing like the breezy beach air and the sun hitting your face...Cali Love! 

 

Local-cation: Santa Barbara

sunset cruise

See more of my "Local-cation" in Santa Barbara here...

and I'm off and running...
 

Sunday Walk...

We took a much needed walk along the Venice Canals, this past Sunday!  I really enjoy this part of L.A., it's very peaceful and calming to me.  Daydreaming of one day living here!  I would love to live in certain parts of Venice, Ca if we stay in L.A.  We always talk of moving up North, but if we find something special here in L.A, we just might stay!  I'm finding as I get older that L.A. has so much to offer.  In the meantime, we will explore...preferably on Sundays.




and I'm off and running...