The gentleman was born right here in Southern California. Riverside, to be precise. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing—in addition to associate’s degrees in psychology, business, and communications—from California…
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I’ve been a bit of a coffee fiend ever since my old airline days, sipping that beautiful concoction in amazing locales around the world. So I was very happy when,…
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The French words “si bon” translated into English mean “so good.” And that is exactly what Si Bon Belgian Bistro—located in the shopping center at Monterey Avenue and Country Club…
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In some circles I’m known as the King of Efficiency. I just hate to waste my valuable time, as I’m sure all of you do, dear readers. That’s why I’m…
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There are myriad reasons I remain thankful for Bonnie Barkley, co-owner with husband Tom Steferak of Cello’s Bistro (in Cathedral City) and Cello’s Pantry (in Rancho Mirage). First and foremost,…
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On a sizzling summer day, what’s better than the frosty jolt you get from a Caramel Cocoa Cluster Frappuccino or an Orange Cream Fizzio handcrafted Soda. Thing is, sometimes the…
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If you’ve ever had any doubt that Rancho Mirage is home to one of the most highly esteemed medical centers in the country, doubt no more. The already-award-winning general hospital…
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As many fans of this delicious epicurean outpost know, there’s lots happening at Cello’s Pantry on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The working kitchen of seasoned restaurateurs, caterers, and husband-and-wife…
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As many of you dear readers know already, this year my friend and fellow blogger Potter Palma and I count ourselves among the fortunate contributors to R/M Magazine, the big,…
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As I’ve written here many times before, breakfast is hands-down my favorite meal of the day. Whether I’m meeting clients, entertaining out-of-town friends or family, or simply enjoying daybreak as…
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