Author Profile: Jill Weinlein
Dine and Travel
As an award winning travel writer and restaurant reviewer, I seek out unique experiences in Southern California to entice and inspire others to experience memorable adventures in the greater Los Angeles area.
Jill’s 10 Favorite Restaurants in 2015
In 2015 I dined at least three times a week in search of the quintessential dining experience. That is over 150 restaurants I had to reflect back on to chose only 10 favorites for the... view more
11 New Restaurants to Join 2015 dineLA Restaurant Week
Starting on January 19, 2015 these following restaurants are new to dine LA for the Winter 2015 Restaurant Week. They are all worth... view more
Dine LA 2015 – Top Eight Lunch Spots
Kick off the New Year with a resolution to eat better in 2015 by dining at various restaurants in LA that are serving menus on the “Resolve to Eat Better”... view more
Santa Barbara’s Foodie Hot Spot – The Lark
Last weekend we had another opportunity to drive up to Santa Barbara for the weekend. We put dinner at The Lark at the top of our activity... view more
8 of My Favorite Dine LA Destinations
This is a great time to try a new restaurant in Los Angeles for lunch or dinner. Here are some of my favorites that are offering a dine LA... view more
K Ramen: Ramen, Poke, Burgers and Beer!
So far the culinary trends in 2016 have been ramen restaurants popping up all over Los Angeles. What if you don’t like ramen? Well, then there is poke. In some neighborhoods there are poke cafes every half... view more
5 Best Cheeseburger Spots in Los Angeles
Since National Cheeseburger Day is September 18, I thought I would list my favorite burger spots in LA. These are my go-to places to sink my teeth into a burger layered with textures and... view more
Christmas Dining and Delights in Los Angeles
Instead of spending the holidays shopping, chopping, cooking and cleaning – dine with friends and loved ones at the following Los Angeles culinary... view more
Catalina Island Food Tour
Once we arrived on the island, we strolled through the Mediterranean looking town of Avalon to meet our Catalina Food Tours guide Paula for a three hour... view more
Exploring Washington D.C.
Washington DC is a city one can explore by foot, metro, bicycle, rental car or Uber. I walked over 30 miles in three days, while exploring new museums, galleries and... view more
Inspired in Ojai, California
Situated on an East and West direction of a Valley, locals tell you the area two hours from Los Angeles, offers a magical vortex that provides positive energy. Some claim it is similar to Sedona, AZ or Joshua Tree, CA. I discovered that Ojai attracts artists, musicians and spiritual... view more