November 8, 2015

Tanya's Daily Scoop
CURRENTLY TRAVELING IN LOS ANGELES

It's all ABOUT ME! 

​Well hello hello all you beautiful people!

I woke up just a bit later than usual on this fine morning, but I guess that sometimes comes with the territory of going to sleep sooooo late. LOL

TODAY we'll be lounging around this Historic hotel and then our first stop will be BRUNCH! 
That's right...more FOOD! 

And if you are on the East Coast you are not gonna want to miss Elisa's lowdown on her
​Top 3 Favorite Brunch Restaurants in New York - she's got all the delicious details right there in her column - CHECK it OUT!

So before I go much further I gonna give you some SCOOP about the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument - The Chateau Marmont...
Modeled after a royal residence in France's Loire Valley, built in 1929 as a deluxe apartment building,
it is home to 63 rooms, cottages and bungalows.

WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW:
There are a number of secret tunnels between some of the apartments and suites. There's supposed to be a secret tunnel from the chateau down to the boulevard where there used to be a club called Players. 

According to the NY Times
"It’s impossible to write about the Chateau Marmont without name-dropping. It is, after all, a hotel so dense with celebrity sightings that it probably should have a column devoted to it in Us Weekly."

It has long been a hide away and legendary Hollywood icon for a long list of Celebrity Guests and Visitors:

• Howard Hughes, Rock Hudson, Heath Ledger, Errol Flynn, John Belushi, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, James Dean, Natalie Wood, Elizabeth Taylor, Jim Morrison, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Sofia Coppola, Sidney Poitier, Lindsay Lohan, Clark Gable, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jean Harlow, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Spike Lee, Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Mick Jagger, Amanda Seyfried, Keanu Reeves, Debra Messing, Carey Mulligan and Joaquin Phoenix just to name a few!

And of course the site has had it's share of famous moments -

• The Eagles’ release “Hotel California” is widely rumored to be about the Chateau.
• Demi Moore posed naked for Annie Leibowitz and Vanity Fair’s infamous “Demi’s Birthday Suit” cover.

But they have certainly also had their share of SCANDALS -

• John Belushi famously died of a drug overdose in one of the Chateau's bungalows in 1982.
• Clark Gable and Jean Harlow were said to have had romantic trysts at the hotel.
• Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald had a heart attack there.
• John Bonham of Led Zeppelin rode his motorcycle through the lobby one night.
• As chronicled in the Oliver Stone film The Doors, Jim Morrison stayed there, and injured himself when he fell after hanging from a drain pipe.
• Photographer Helmut Newton (a favorite of Dave's) crashed into a wall by the driveway of the Chateau and died, in 2004.
• Robert Mitchum arrested for drug use.
• Jim Morrison made a drug-fueled leap from a fourth-floor window. 
• Lindsay Lohan lived here before rehab.

And all of that barely even touches what goes on here at the Chateau!

My stay has certainly been quite a bit more mellow and tame for Hollywood standards - and heck when am I mellow or tame?!

So yesterday after having a wonderful Brunch at Plant Food and Wine, it was time for the photo shoot!

Heading to Brunch

Sipping my Green Juice!

I loved the SPARKLE!

And now just a brief sampling of the photo shoot...more to come on Monday!

After having fun with the camera, we were off to grab dinner and hit the theatre. We hit soooo much traffic everywhere we went that it was quite insane and had us running late to just about everything!

Luckily my toes were hurting me and so I had Dave drop me off at the curb in front of the theatre, so I went in ahead and didn't miss a thing! 
It was very upbeat, alive and entertaining.
I have tons of pictures that I hope to post for you tomorrow along with a short review.
​Be sure to check it out!

After our brunch today at Gracias Madre we will be heading over to Long Beach, where we will meet up with the kids who are catching a carpool over to there concert performance.

We'll see what comes next in tomorrow version of the DAILY SCCOP!

Have a wonderful Sunday,
-T

Elisa's Daily Scoop
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Best Sunday Brunch

​Wow, this weekend shot right by!!
But, so far, so good.  Yesterday was super fun at the barn.  It was time to take down all the Halloween decor.  Soon, we’ll be approaching Christmas and decorating again.

1 year old Magnificent

​The girls did great riding.  I’m amazed at how well they are doing the course and mastering their jumps with each week that passes.

Last night we had a “girls” night at the house with their friend Sarah sleeping over.  …..
​
I tell you, if my kids had the option of living in our house or living in the barn, I am certain, hay and all, they would pick the barn!  One day on the weekend is just not enough for these kids.  

yummy fun at TCYB

So, we are back again today for a private riding lesson for my little “Four Muskateers.”  They have been begging to do this for months.  Knowing that there is a budget on their riding, my two adorable little girls pooled together their allowances to pay for the private lesson!!

I’m so proud.  Speaking of allowances, mommy and daddy owe these kiddies 4 months worth of allowance - YIKES!!  

Well, with values like they have and considering how well they have been keeping their rooms and helping me out at home, they more than deserve every penny!!

What a delight waking up to the sun shining through my bedroom window this morning!

One of my all-time favorite things to do on a Sunday morning, is to go out for brunch.   

I haven't had a really relaxing, brunch out on a Sunday morning in a long time.  So, indulge me, while I live vicariously through my blog telling you about some of the best places to have Sunday Brunch in the NYC-Long Island area.

Here are my ​TOP 3 FAVORITE BRUNCH RESTAURANTS:

Sarabeth's Kitchen (NYC)
(great for kids)
Back in the day ("BK" - before kids), Sarabeth's on Madison and 93rd Street was one of my go-to brunch places.  In fact, it was one of our stops on the way to Lancaster, PAmy Throwback Thursday Feature "Food Glorious Food in Lancaster PA"
 
​Today, there are 5 locations to choose from throughout New York City. 

The extensive brunch menu features standout savory dishes such as lobster rolls alongside scrummy sweet fare like lemon-and-ricotta pancakes. We recommend ordering a basket of Sarabeth’s signature fresh scones and muffins, served with homemade jams.  

SARABETH'S KITCHEN ON MADISON AVENUE (OUR FIRST FOODIE STOP ON MY LANCASTER, PA TRIP IN OCTOBER 2002

Trumpets on the Bay (Suffolk County, Long Island)
55 South Bay Avenue
Eastport, NY 631-325-2900
As a part-time resident of the area, I can absolutely attest to the loveliness and ambiance of Trumpets...not to mention, the food.  

Located right on the open bay, its location is right near one of my favorite peers to write and take in Long Island's views.

Open for lunch and dinner, Trumpets is a particularly good option for Sunday brunch.  The menu is filled with a variety of meats, seafood, pasta, salads and more.The zucchini pancakes with yogurt dipping sauce is one of my personal faves.
​It is family friendly, but with an air of elegance.

TRUMPETS ON THE BAY, EASTPORT, NY

Polo Steakhouse at the Garden City Hotel (Nassau County, Long Island)
45 Seventh Street
​Garden City Long Island, NY 11530
If you are looking for one of THE BEST, and most extensive brunches in the entire Long Island area, then you must experience the Sunday brunch at Polo Steakhouse at the Garden City Hotel!

Not only is the Garden City Hotel one of the most gorgeous and upscale hotels ever (not to mention, historic - it is where Charles Lindbergh stayed the night before his famous transatlantic flight back in May of 1927).

Their "legendary" brunch begins each Sunday at 11AM and the culinary feast ranges from traditional favorites like made-to-order omelets and carved meats to more eclectic fare, including a raw bar and fresh sushi. A sumptuous display of fresh fruit, cheese platters, salads, fresh-baked muffins, pastries and decadent desserts is a fitting finish.

Mimosas, Bloody Marys and coffee or tea are also included. Reservations strongly recommended.

POLO STEAKHOUSE AT THE GARDEN CITY HOTEL (credit: top restaurants.com)

Breakfast today will not be as luxurious - I went out this morning and picked up bagels for the kids before we made our way (yet again!) to Manorville, Long Island.

I did, however, wake up to the sound of little girls laughing and giggling!  What a weekend my girls are having!

Enjoy this lovely Sunday, wherever you are!!

I have a fun week ahead, which I'll tell you all about tomorrow!

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-E
xoxo

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