That's what happened when I visited Simonette in Culver City on a Friday evening. Located inside Palihotel Culver City, Simonette is one of those spots that feels tucked away in a way that makes discovering it part of the experience. The hotel is nestled into the neighborhood, and once you're there, you get this cute, intimate, open-air setting surrounded by trees and twinkling lights. It was warm that evening, and at one point, I was sitting outside watching leaves fall thro

Some people build businesses. Others build experiences. And every once in a while, you meet someone who is doing both while creating something that brings people together. That was Daisy. Through Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour, I got to witness something that stayed with me long after the food was gone: resilience in motion, a charismatic spirit that never seemed to dim, and a genuine heart for people, community, Los Angeles, and good food. Before we even pulled away, there was p

There are food tours, and then there are experiences that remind you why food has the power to bring people together. Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour was definitely the latter. I arrived expecting to eat good food, visit several Black-owned businesses, and learn a little more about Los Angeles. What I didn't expect was how quickly a bus full of strangers would begin to feel like a community. From the moment we arrived, there was an energy surrounding the tour. The original plan wa