Quality Forever... my first trip to the real Peach Pit.

Last week after long days of work for Jon and I we made the trek to the west side to the famous Apple Pan. The Apple Pan starred in the first season of Beverly Hills 90210 as the Peach Pit. I have always wanted to visit but I never think about it at the right time. Finally we went and let me tell you what a tasty experience this was! We arrived and there were people standing around and waiting for a spot to open up at the counter (there is only counter space). After a short wait we sat down (our seats were right next to the register. We got to watch the waiter bust the new comers chops). Then we ordered- Jon ordered the Hickoryburger and I ordered the Steakburger with double cheese, with a side of fries ( the waiter thought two orders- one order would have been more than enough). After ordering we found out from a woman we had been talking to that the hookup order was the Hickoryburger with french fries well done and a side of hickory sauce. So we order the side of hickory sauce. A few short moments later our food arrives. It was heaven! After we each sampled a few bites of our own we traded burgers and both decided we liked the others order better. Although we didn't order the french fries well done they were still pretty crispy and perfect! After dinner we ordered a slice of apple and a slice of pecan pie to go. (We ate these with coffee the next morning. SO good!).

The visit was fun the food was amazing and all of the people there were so nice- we talked to everyone around us. I am drooling just thinking about my next bite of hickoryburger!

Jimmy Choo for H&M.

Yesterday morning the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection hit select stores. Daria (my boss) wanted a few pieces from the collection so she wanted to go and wait in line at 7am. (the first 160 people in line would get wristbands to get in to grab the collection and race to shop the accessories for 10 minutes at a time). I really wanted to sleep in but for Daria anything! So I made a few phone calls to H&M to get the inside scoop. Finally I got ahold of my girl Arely and she really gave me the lowdown. She suggested that we get in line no later than 5am if we really wanted to secure a spot. As soon as I heard 5am it became a hell no its so not that worth it. We had to work anyway so Daria suggested we meet at H&M at 11 (an hour after they opened). A great idea that way the chaos should be over. Everyone was running late. Finally Jon and I arrive at the Beverly Center at 11:30 am. Once the elevator opens to the 8th floor Jon had to walk in the opposite direction because he was frightened for his life. I walk in to see what all the fuss is about. There was a crowd of about 50 or more women (and a few men) gathered around something I couldn't see. I attempt to make my way through the crowd not knowing what as going on but interested to find out. Then behind me a man in a purple t-shirt that read "Jimmy Choo for H&M" walks past me with an arm full of clothing on purple hangers and some women start to grab at him. Then someone yells "you can't touch anything until it is on the rack!". These women were out for blood grabbing at anything they could! I was then told that in the middle of the crowd was an empty rack waiting for pieces coming back from the fitting rooms. Quite fascinated, I walked around the store surveying the scene groups of women in corners with piles and piles of merchandise. It was like watching beasts with their prey! A little scary! There was only one piece I was interested in leather leggings. I saw a woman sitting on a fixture holding a pair. I decided to ask her if she wanted them or not (if not i would ask if I could have them). Just as I start to walk over she gets up and goes over to another woman starts talking to her and hands them to her. I then go over to this woman and ask if you don't want those is there any way you could pass them on to me" she then tells me she has both a size 2 and 4. She is going to the fitting room to decide which one she wants and says I should wait outside for her. Great! I can sit and watch what is going on and get the pants I want. My view from the fitting room is of the area of H&M that all of the coveted accessories were displayed. That was a real treat to watch! About 20 people at a time were allowed in to this cage to go crazy on the accessories for 10 minutes. There was a sales associate with a megaphone shouting out you get ready ladies and gentlemen you have 10 minutes and then the count down began... 9minutes of shopping left, 8 minutes, right down to 30seconds! It was insane! Women were screaming and grabbing at each other in desperation! It was hilarious! Finally after about a 20 minute wait the woman I was waiting for comes out of the fitting rooms and says "sorry dear I decided to go with the size4" I said I'm fine with the size2. "What?! I thought you only wanted the 4!!" she ran back to the rooms to try to get the 2 but just then another sales associate whisks by with all of the merchandise including my pants! So I run after him pass him and go right up to the rack (the crowd had somewhat dispersed except for a few). The clothes were handed to the brave man about to out them on the rack. Just as he is putting them on the rack I scream "I WANT THE LEATHER LEGGINGS!!!" and grab them. I couldn't believe they were in my hands! Just then Daria and Gina show up. They were a little shocked from the craziness. I explain what I know to them. They decide to try their luck at the rack and walk up. But it seemed the crazies were back and along with pushing them both out of the way to get to the clothes also injuring the poor man putting the clothes on the rack. These women were beyond crazy!. So we walk around and try to find things for the job we are working on. Still getting to watch the madness unfold. Daria really wanted a few pieces and throughout the couple of hours (yes I said hours!) we were there I was able to get her (or at the very least view and hold and decide this is garbage) the few things she wanted. When we were done Jon and I told Daria and Gina to move on and we would wait in line (Jon had already been in line for about 20 minutes). While we were waiting we ran into our friend Aimee got a chance to see all of the goodies she was able to get (she said she arrived with a few friends at 6 am and there were already over 100 people in line!?). The girl behind us (she arrived at 9am) was telling her friend "I got everything I wanted and don't really love it as much as I thought I would." nosy me turns around and says "its good its all in yr hands as now you will not be thinking those pieces I never got were amazing and would complete my life if i had them. Now there is no wondering what if" she says to me "I guess". As we were waiting in line people had been grabbing more than they could afford or wanted to spend so many pieces were let go at the register so everyone around was able to pick up that one magical piece they had been waiting for. The saddest was when the cashier holds a bag in the air and says "OK who wants this bag?" and no one answers for a moment until one girl grumbles "I guess I'll take it" and then a girl a few people behind us shouts "Oh my god I want it! That is the reason I waited in line this morning" while he is handing it the other girl. The girl behind us asks the girl the girl with bag if she can have it if she doesn't want it and the girl just ignores her! I told the girl behind us if she lurks around the register long enough another one will appear. (my fingers are crossed that she ended up getting it somehow!). So after about an hour in line (every other person was having credit card problems because they were spending so much money! Jon made me call the credit card company to tell them what was up so we wouldn't hold up the line!) finally we make it to the front of the line to be rung up. It was funny to listen to the guys behind the register many had been there since the crack of dawn to prepare for this (most on their way to over time). They were telling us about the day and how crazy it was. Jon and I left the store both our tummies growling from hunger and beyond exhausted! Never again will I make the trek to H&M on a day like this unless it is to watch the madness from the outside as that part was simply amazing!

Belated Birthday Early Anniversary

November 9 was Michael and Patrick's (my two younger twin brothers) 27th Birthday. Both Jon and I were working so unfortunately we were unable to celebrate on the exact day. So last night we went to my parents house to celebrate their birthday as well as my parents 34th wedding anniversary (which is today. 34 years wow! congratulations!) We enjoyed an evening of good wine, surf and turf, a cake tasting, and a fun time catching up.

Yum cake tasting of 5 different slices from Joan's on Third.

The family.

Michael (left) and Patrick (right) in the jackets Jon and I gave them as part of their gifts. (I have been searching for the perfect jackets for them for months! Thankfully they were both way psyched on them!)

Dockweiler State Beach

Yesterday we worked on a video at Dockweiler State Beach in El Segundo. (The only time I have ever seen this beach was when I was riding my bike on the path on my way up to Venice. I never knew they had fire pits for bonfire fun!) The weather was phenomenal so it was rather enjoyable. A beautiful day with beautiful people.

Captain Jacks

On Saturday night Jon's friend Chris came in from NY. After they caught up at the house we made our way down the PCH to Sunset Beach to visit Captain Jacks. This is an establishment that I have wanted to visit for a long time. Every time I drive by it I want to stop because it looks so fascinating from the outside. When we were in Palm Springs a few weeks ago and I was shopping up a storm Jon was looking at books to pass time and picked up a surfing book that told the history 0f Captain Jacks. A surfer started it in 1965 its known for its seafood and prime rib (yum). So FINALLY we got to check it out. The atmosphere was more than I could have imagined.. it was like being on a boat or a hunting room stuffed fish and boating garb everywhere, you could barely read the menus because the red light was so dim.. the greatest ambiance. The service was phenomenal total teamwork. After the first waitress took our drink orders, the second waiter dropped the menu and told us the best sellers and said they were the highest sellers of Alaskan King crab legs selling 1500 lbs of king crab a week. (**We all thought this was a little crazy, did we hear him wrong? Maybe the best sellers on the west coast?**). So I ordered the King crab legs (I never get the chance because of Jon's allergies), Jon ordered prime rib (He kept telling me I could sample it and get the best of both worlds), and Chris had shellfish-fest with Shrimp Scampi and a half order of King Crab legs. Then came the bread (they are famous for their pumpernickel) which was heaven sent. Shortly after the bread we each get our starter salads (they are known for their bleu cheese) this I am 50/50 on it wasn't bad but after the bread I expected the world... Then they clear our plates and within moments our entrees arrive. I will let the pictures speak for themselves... Never in my life I have I seen so much meat (Jon's prime rib) usually the cuts are pretty reasonable but this was a cut for four! I also now know how they are able to serve 1500 lbs of king crab a week as at least 15 lbs (if not more) was placed in front of me... I have never had so many legs in one sitting.. or even one evening! I was inclined to eat every last bite as this was a major treat! I took the before pics but was too full for the after... We were full but still had an amazing dessert chocolate truffle covered raspberry sorbet. Now I am not a big fan of chocolate and any type of fruit but again heaven sent this down to our table. It was sooo good!

We had a fantastic evening. I seriously cannot wait to bring my parents and my brothers back... It is right up their alleys!

Burberry Spring10

I had to go to Burberry to do a return earlier this week. I walked into the showroom and got to see these bad boys in person fresh off the runway. They have definitely secured their place on my wish list for Spring. I just need to decide which pair....

Halloween

Jon and I dressed up as the "gang" from Clockwork Orange with our glasses of milk and all. Funny I have never seen the movie in its entirety as it scared me way too much! I remember being a teenager sitting down to watch it and my mom saying "I couldn't walk down an empty hallway alone to go to the bathroom for months after seeing this movie!" I started to watch it and understood why. When she called on Halloween and I told her what we were she started to sing 'Singing in the Rain' to me...