Watching the sun rise in front of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on Hollywood Blvd, directly across from the Kodak theater…what an amazing blend of old and new Hollywood culture!

I just posted this on Twitter, but I will say it here as well…

I’ve had Mexican food in Mexico, New York, and LA.

LA is, uniformly, far and away, the best. In fact, the “worst” Mexican food here, is better by far than the best Mexican food in NY - or, I have to say, Mexico.

Granted, I realize “California” Mex and “Mexican” Mex are two distinct delicacies, and I likely am partial to the former, but let me just say…NO ONE, and I mean, NO ONE, touches a southern Californian fish taco. Or, it seems guacamole. Or refried beans. Or, enchiladas. Or…anything else.

Apparently Cahuenga is the place to find the BEST Mexican.

I found fabulous lunch in a tempura-battered Mahi Mahi taco at Sharky’s this afternoon…and then I went with my friends Nadine (Of NadineJolie.com) and Jamie (of QueenoftheQuarterLifeCrisis.com) to Velvet Margarita.

You’d think a Mexican joint hidden between an adult video store and a slew of lounges and clubs, would not be all that great - and that would be true in New York. But in Hollywood, this dark doorway opens into a Gothic-Mexican interior and blood-red walls that reflect an eerie candlelit glow, and piñatas and dancing dolls lend kitschy but creepy elements. Rumor has it you’re as likely to spot Jennifer Aniston as you are to witness Hollywood club-hoppers nibbling on ceviche.

I had my standby - Enchiladas suzias with spinach - and they were the BEST I’ve ever had!

Amazing night with my west coast girlfriends tonight. We had cocktails at Tropicana Bar, the poolside-fire pit-possessing-bar at the Roosevelt Hotel Hollywood, and then went to Velvet Margarita for the most amazing Mexican food EVER.

Here’s some pix of the bar:

The first taco of my trip, roughly a half hour after getting off the plane…a tempura-battered mahi mahi taco at Sharky’s Wood-Fired Taqueria, just off the Hollywood Blvd.

It’s even more delicious than it looks. Thanks so much to Brigitta K. for recommending it!

Lookie where I’m staying!

view at night from the pool area

By day from Hollywood blvd..I walked from end to end in search of tacos!

Can't you just picture Marilyn and Joe having sex in my bed? Well, not my bed. But I bet it looked a lot like it!

LOVE this pic:

It was taken last week by my good friend Kristin Booker (of FashionStyleBeauty.com) at the launch of the new HOT Barbie’s designed by the CFDA. Pictured: Felicia Sullivan of FeliciaSullivan.com and Eileen Dautruche of MissWhoeverYouAre. (And, obviously, me.) Will talk about the AMAZING Barbies on ShopaholicsDaily.com shortly!

Virgin rocks.

I am right now writing to you from the clouds!

Yes, wi-fi is the most amazing thing in the world. And you know what else is amazing? Touchscreen ordering. As in - you press buttons on your TV to request…say…coffee and an 8 a.m. mimosa, and 3 minutes later, it’s there, and exactly how you want it!

Technology is the best thing in the world, I tell you.

Next goal: I want to blog from space. Someone make it happen. Please?

Apparently, I’ve been named a #Twitterella!

Wondering what that is?

Well, the awesome Bryce Gruber, over at TheLuxurySpot.com wrote a fun profile about me, and my twitter-rrificness!

http://www.theluxuryspot.com/2010/02/06/twitterella-3rd-times-a-charm/

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and this year many people are looking for ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. Those who are still in search of the perfect, yet practical, plan may want to consider spending the evening at home with a romantic meal — chock-full of love-sparking aphrodisiacs.
Though some scientists are skeptical of the ‘power’ of aphrodisiacs, there is some research suggesting that certain foods, herbs and other supplements do stimulate production of hormones or other chemicals that boost our libidos. Therefore, those looking to tip the laws of attraction in their favor this Valentine’s Day may not have to look any further than their kitchen cabinets.

• Go Bananas: Bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, which are said to be necessary for sex-hormone production.
• Have a Thrill with Basil: For centuries, people said that basil stimulated the sex drive and boosted fertility while producing a general sense of wellbeing. Basil is one of the many reported aphrodisiacs that may also promote circulation.
• There’s a Reason It’s Called “Hot” Chocolate: Researchers have studied chocolate and found it to contain phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are both “feel good” chemicals. They occur naturally in the body and are released by the brain when a person feels happy or passionate.
• Honey Is Right on the Money: Honey is rich in B vitamins (needed for testosterone production) as well as boron (which helps the body metabolize and use estrogen). Some studies have suggested that it may also enhance blood levels of testosterone.
• Light Her Fire with Papaya: Papaya has compounds that act similar to the female hormone, estrogen. As such, it has been used as a folk remedy to increase a woman’s libido.