You’ve swirled and sniffed your wine to evaluate the flavor, thumped and squeezed your produce to judge ripeness.

For many, it’s the most blissful meal of the week: Lingering over a decadent brunch. But what about the other six days of the week?

With summer coming to an end, we can start to look forward to cooler temperatures and fall fruits and vegetables. Although you can easily source most produce year-round, they do have peak seasons in the year when they are at their prime.

Culver City – a hidden gem in Los Angeles, filled with rich history and new-found eats. While I am not a native Angeleno, this little neighborhood has won both my heart and stomach in just a few short years.

Our next stop on Cochon 555’s national tour? Napa, California!

Nestled south of Marina del Rey and north of Manhattan Beach, Playa del Rey is off the radar for most people jetsetting by way of LAX. The beaches are relatively uncrowded, the people are friendly, and the cool ocean air breezes in. For me, Playa del Rey is an escape from the hectic LA lifestyle.