April 24th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Strawberries are one of California’s most popular and profitable crops, generating almost $2.6 billion for the state’s economy. They are grown on nearly 40,000 acres over 500 miles that stretch from sunny San Diego all the way up to chilly Monterey Bay.
However, Ventura County splits the difference between the opposite ends of the strawberry-growing regions in California. Just as the growing season begins to cool down up north, it begins to heat up down south, and Ventura manages to get the best of both worlds. Or seasons.
The combination of sun, soil, and weather throughout Ventura County creates an environment perfect for not only growing strawberries, but for picking them as well. Because the plants are low to the ground and the berries light enough for even for the smallest children to pick, many farms throughout the region offer “pick your own” (PYO) tours and opportunities for families to spend a day getting back to nature in a fun and rewarding way.
Here are two of the more popular spots to pick strawberries in Ventura County:
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April 24th, 2015 at 7:30 am
Author: Lesley Balla
Photography: Dylan + Jeni
Information provided by: Angeleno
With a place like Redbird, Neal and Amy Knoll Fraser’s new restaurant in the old cathedral rectory at downtown’s historic Vibiana, the message behind the old adage “Good things come to those who wait” is more meaningful than ever. For one, Redbird is an absolute stunner, with a design so sleek and naturally fitting to the space, it couldn’t possibly have happened overnight. Second, although the Frasers never really left the L.A. dining scene, it is a return of sorts for the famous culinary couple. Redbird feels like one big, grand gesture bringing it all together.
For years, the Frasers talked about this restaurant. First they were rumored to be planning a relocation of Grace, their beloved fine-dining Beverly Boulevard spot that closed in 2010. They took over catering for the Vibiana events space in 2012, but the timing wasn’t right for their own restaurant.
The two continued to run their popular bistro, BLD, and other projects came about (Fraser’s gourmet hot dog stand, Fritzi Dog, for one), while the pieces for Redbird started falling into place. However, it wasn’t until they partnered with acclaimed restaurateur Bill Chait in 2010 that they were able to really soar.
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April 23rd, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Selling a condo is exactly like selling a home, right? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. The condo market can be a slightly different experience than your typical home sale. Although tips to home improvements like the ones mentioned here and the home selling preparedness tips mentioned here can also be helpful to condo owners, the tips below can help you take your condo from one in a million to one of a kind.
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April 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am
If you’ve decided to sell your house, you probably have one main goal: get the highest price for your home. To do that, you’ll want your home to look as pristine as possible. A well-staged home can look inviting, comfortable, and help to elicit emotion from potential buyers. In some cases, a well-staged home may even help your home sell faster. You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars to create your desired first impression. In fact, home staging can be done with the help of a professional or by completing a few projects on your own. Here’s our guide for DIY home staging.
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April 23rd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Author: Nate Chapnick
Photography: Courtesy of Land Rover
Information provided by: Angeleno
Land Rovers are engineered to get through even the most extreme elements, whether that’s crawling over a boulder in Moab, Utah, or powering through a blizzard in Lake Tahoe. While many Land Rovers may never ford a 2-foot-deep stream, the vehicle’s impressive capabilities cement its rugged status. And, with the introduction of Land Rover’s new 2015 Discovery Sport, not only is this go-anywhere SUV now more accessible, but it also delivers a distinct luxury edge.
From the curb, the 2015 Discovery Sport shows off a chiseled, geometric shape that’s defined on the side by a dramatically styled rear door that slants forward and stops just short of the floating gloss-black roof. A clamshell hood, distinctive side air intakes and jewel-like headlamps evoke the top-of-the-line Range Rover model, though the Discovery Sport can be had for less, starting at just $37,995. The fully loaded Discovery Sport HSE Luxury version, which adds a premium 11-speaker sound system, Windsor leather seats, and a slew of other detail and technology touches, goes for $45,570.
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