Food – MARI GO ROUND

Mariam Makatsaria

I was born in Tbilisi, Georgia, a pint-sized country in the heart of the Caucasus with an endearing food-and-wine-obsessed culture. I grew up in Cairo, Egypt where I learned the language and accepted Middle Eastern traditions as my own. Now, I’m in the United States—or more specifically, in sunny California—writing and editing my days away. As a journalist, I’m someone who’s constantly listening and asking questions.

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May 11, 2018June 6, 2018Food Health & Fitness Style

Your Itinerary For A Perfect Day in Ventura

Ever since I moved to California, I’ve been spending a great deal of time in Ventura—a lazy, historical town splayed out by a cobalt-blue ocean. Sure, it’s about an hour drive from where I live, but sandwiched between orange groves and lemon orchards, the road is so pleasant (and mostly, traffic-free) that I hardly notice […]

May 11, 2018June 21, 2018Food

What We Noshed on at Mercado in Pasadena

When we saw that this contemporary Mexican eatery made LA Eater’s “16 Best New Restaurants” list, we just had to pay a visit to see for ourselves what the fuss was all about. Because let’s face it—there’s no shortage of restaurants turning out stellar Mexican cuisine in Southern California, and it takes a lot to […]