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Reuben Mourad

Los Angeles, CA

It’s playoffs season which means the ultimate showdown in game time food. At Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, you’ve got a brand new menu of ginormous dogs, half and half wings, loaded fries, and more. But the real question is, who are you rooting for in this foodie playoff??

The Clippers, Lakers, and Kings All Have A New Playoffs Menu at Crypto.com Arena

New York City, NY

New York City is celebrating the holidays with some incredible holiday rooftops, and they're also offering the tastiest food and drink. Check out some of our top restaurants and bars to check out this festive season!

New York City's Best Holiday Rooftops

Pasta lovers, get ready. This is one insane speakeasy pasta tasting experience that you’ll want to get an invite to.

Chef Robbie Felice has put together a ten course omakase style wafu pasta menu that will blow your mind. Pasta Ramen uses the ultimate of finest produce from California and overseas, and paired with sake, wines, and specialty cocktails, this dinner experience is intense to say the least. Powered by Hexclad, it’s one of the most unique meals I’ve had in a long time, so do whatever you can to secure an invite, as it’s not going to be around for long!

Los Angeles Has A Secret Invite Only Pasta Feast The You'll Want To Get An Invite To

California State

DAOU vineyards hosted a special pop up wine tasting lounge on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain in California, letting skiers and snowboards step in from the cold, to taste their iconic wines. 

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@reubenmourad.

Wine Tasting At Mammoth Mountain Is The Coolest Way To Experience The California Winter

Las Vegas, NV

One of Las Vegas’ most popular buffets is back open, and it’s serving up all the decadence you remember. At the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ buffet, Wicked Spoon, most of the dishes are individually plated, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and unique flavors that you might not traditionally find in a buffet.

Check out The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Instagram @cosmopolitan_lv.

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@reubenmourad.

Las Vegas' Wicked Spoon Buffet Brunch Is Back At The Cosmopolitan

Could this be one of the best tasting slices of cake, ever? If you’re going off my reaction, then yes - Honey Salt’s chocolate and banana cake is legitimately worth traveling to Las Vegas for.

Check out Honey Salt on Instagram @honeysalt.

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@reubenmourad.

Las Vegas' Best Cake Is A Beautiful Chocolate and Banana Cake From Honey Salt

Check out Las Vegas’ newest speakeasy, tucked away at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. This aper-ski cocktail bar will be your secret winter hideaway, where you’ll want to stay cool at, all year round!

Check out The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Instagram @cosmopolitan_lv.

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@reubenmourad.

Las Vegas' Newest Secret Bar

DTLA's Here and Now is giving the holidays a second chance, with their "Blitzen's In July" celebrations. With a total festive makeover and a dedicated menu with specialty cocktails and holiday foods, this is one Christmas in July that will make up for the lackluster end to last year! Check out Here and Now on Instagram @hereandnowdtla. Follow the adventure on social media
@reubenmourad.

Put On Your Best Holiday Outfit and Celebrate Christmas in July at Here and Now in DTLA

It’s fast becoming one of the best burgers you’ll find in Los Angeles, but it’s hidden away in a tiny corner of a strip mall on a busy street in Hollywood. For The Win serves up superb smash burgers that are oozing with flavor, and will have you wishing you ordered even more. 

Check out For The Win on Instagram @forthewinla.

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@reubenmourad.

Los Angeles' Secret Smash Burgers At For The Win LA

Warner Bros' brand new Studio Tour is now open, and it's going to be a screen lover's total dream. This completely interactive tour experience lets you get up close and personal with props and costumes from your favorite shows and movies. There are countless new photo opportunities with some of the Studio's most acclaimed titles, and you'll be enthralled with the unique access you'll have to unseen exhibits. 

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@reubenmourad
@wbtourhollywood

The New Warner Bros Studio Tour Takes You Inside Hollywood Like Never Before

Indian Wells, CA

Palm Springs isn't exactly where you'd expect a ginormous waterpark with seven pools, but that's exactly what you'll find when you check in to the Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells. Situated on 45 acres of stunning desert oasis in middle of the Coachella Valley, the hotel's recently renovated HyTides Plunge Waterpark boasts an array of ways to cool down from the California heat. At the heart of it lies a set of 30-foot dueling waterslides that break records as the tallest waterslides in the region. 

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@reubenmourad
@hyattindianwells

A Waterpark In The Heart of the Desert at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells

There's a new pink addition to the Pink Taco brunch menu. The iconic Sunset Boulevard eatery is now serving up pink churro pancakes, which are just as photogenic as you'd imagine. 

Follow the adventure on social media @reubenmourad @pinktaco

The Pink Churro Pancake at Pink Taco

Louisiana State

The R U Cereal Cookie from LA's Brady's Bakery is a truly magnificent creation that combines three of your favorite childhood breakfast cereals. 

A colorful rice krispie treats ball is stuffed into an oversized cookie, before being rolled in corn flakes, and then drizzled with a sweet milk glaze, and then finally sprinkled with fruity pebbles. 

Check out the creation of this totally sweet treat, available for delivery nation wide now!

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@reubenmourad
@bradysbakery

LA's Epic Breakfast Cereal Cookie Has Arrived

West Hollywood, CA

Grain Traders is a new, fresh market produce restaurant, with a custom build a plate format that allows diners to combine the tastiest of internationally inspired proteins, with a wide selection of locally sourced vegetables. It's healthy eating from a fine dining kitchen, served in a fast casual setting, and the locals are loving it. 

Market Style Dining at Grain Traders in West Hollywood

Hollywood, FL

We hit up Hollywood's newest plant based restaurant, Brothers Meatballs. Located on Sunset Boulevard, this Italian eatery serves up a completely vegan spin on classic old school dishes, using proud family recipes.