My love for food and travel, combined with my early work experience in retail and restaurants, enhances my design process. Service and authenticity are paramount in restaurants and hospitality.
I prefer sophistication over ostentation. I want to feel connection and warmth within a space. It is in these spaces that residential concepts meet commercial design.
A sense of pride in quality, details and customer service must be at the forefront of my guest experience. Establishments that celebrate authentic culture particularly pique my interest, so that when I enter, I feel either immersed in a place or transported to another. In a quest to identify life-enhancing experiences, I’d love to share mine and hear about yours.
Café Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar Nestled in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is a wonderful Spanish restaurant. During our last visit, my husband and I came upon Café Sevilla — a tapas bar, restaurant and nightclub — which felt true to its claim for an authentic Spanish cultural experience. Though I still have yet…
Cafeteria 15L celebrates fresh ingredients—comfort food with a fresh, urban twist. Brunch has always been one of my favorite meals—a relaxed, late morning meal—that is perfect for lounging with the family. Cafeteria 15L, a “Farm to Table” restaurant located in an urban rustic-industrial setting in Sacramento, offers a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-3pm.…
San Diego is known for great weather year-round and a relaxed beach life vibe. The mild climate can be a great place to escape to, either from intense summer heat or from an extreme winter chill. This past summer, during a soccer tournament weekend, my husband and I were fortunate to spend a few days…
INSPIRED DINING EXPERIENCES The flavors of food found around the world excite my palate and invite me to celebrate their cultural connections. I am always looking to add to my list of dining recommendations. My collection of restaurants and cafes are those that have provided me with inspired dining experiences—which I can recommend—and to where…
INSPIRED HOTELS AND RESORTS Certain hotel accommodations have also inspired my design interest. While I appreciate luxury and resort spas, I am mostly interested in clean comfort and authenticity. Regardless of the type of accommodations, I value a place to call home for my stay, a place to feel relaxed and rejuvenated.