Whether you’re a Monterey Peninsula local or just planning a vacation in our beautiful area, today’s travel guide shares five of our favorite Insta-worthy restaurants (that also offer great food) in Carmel and Pebble Beach. From epic ocean and golf course views to picturesque courtyard garden settings, these Monterey Peninsula restaurants are truly fantastic for […]
As a foodie, one of my favorite annual festivals on the Monterey Peninsula is Pebble Beach Food & Wine. From live cooking demos and grand tastings with celebrity chefs to 250 of the world’s best wineries and spirits’ brands, to call this mega-fest anything but decadent would be an understatement. In addition to attending the […]Continue Reading
[Photo by James Molinaro] As a lifestyle expert, I’m often invited to partner with brands to cover live events, interview celebrities and industry leaders, and create engaging original content for Inspirations & Celebrations. From entertaining and party-planning tutorials to fashion, beauty, and food & wine events, here are a few examples of entertaining & event-based […]
Starting with Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California this week and then moving on to Pebble Beach Food & Wine next month, you could say that food and wine festival season has officially started on the Monterey Peninsula. To celebrate, today’s style guide shares tips and inspiring ideas on what to wear to a food and wine […]
Having traveled the world (from Mexico and Europe to Asia and beyond), I’ve been fortunate to stay at all types of luxury hotels and resorts. While there are so many beautiful places around the globe to visit, one of my favorite places on Earth happens to also be my hometown – Pebble Beach, California. This world-renowned […]Continue Reading
From April 20th – April 23rd, Pebble Beach Resorts went from being thought of as the ‘golf capitol of the world’ to becoming the ultimate mecca for foodies and wine aficionados (for 4 consecutive days), thanks to the return of the annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival. What made this year’s celebration even more special […]
When most people think about planning a memorable Valentines Day date, they usually envision a romantic, candlelit dinner at a beautiful restaurant, complete with a bouquet of red roses, a bottle of wine, and a box of chocolates. While this is always a lovely way to spend Valentines Day, it’s definitely not the most original way to […]Continue Reading
On Friday (August 17th), Jaguar and Playboy hosted an exclusive, invite-only party at an incredibly-stunning private estate overlooking Stillwater Cove and the Monterey Bay in Pebble Beach, California. {Playboy Miss April 2012, Raquel Pomplun, posing with party guest} The elegant celebration kicked-off Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend in a memorable fashion for Jaguar and Playboy’s corporate partners […]
Lexus Grand Tasting ~ 5th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine In just five short years, the Lexus Grand Tasting at Pebble Beach Food & Wine (presented by American Express Publishing) has quickly become known by foodies and wine aficionados across the country as one of the most spectacular opportunities to enjoy over 300 wines […]Continue Reading
Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway (like a honeymoon or anniversary) or you’re thinking about places that the whole family will enjoy visiting, one of the best areas to visit in California is the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. While we might be biased (because it also happens to be the headquarters of Inspirations & Celebrations), the Monterey Peninsula […]
During the 8th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival hosted in the beautiful Monterey Peninsula (in Northern California), reality television star and celebrity Fashion Designer, Whitney Port, sat down with Christina-Lauren, the Creator of Inspirations & Celebrations, for a little #SipWithWhit session to share her party planning and entertaining tips, give the scoop on her upcoming wedding to Tim […]
As a home entertaining enthusiast, one of my favorite reasons to attend Pebble Beach Food & Wine in Pebble Beach, California is the opportunity to speak with celebrity chefs and notable restaurateurs. From effortless entertaining tips to inspiring ideas for party planning, discover expert tips from three notable and award-winning chefs in the culinary world […]