One of my absolute favorite places in Los Angeles was The Grove! It’s a fabulous outdoor mall, but it was so much more than just that. It was a true experience. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the valet/concierge team; they made me feel like a real VIP! 

It felt like its own little town, with cobblestone pathways and a wide array of high-end stores, restaurants, and even a movie theater. They have everything from Nordstrom to Topshop and even Dylan’s Candy Bar- where I got my favorite chocolate covered gummy bears. They even have a trolley that you could ride from one end of the strip to the other!

In the center of everything was a park and a fountain. The evening we went, there was a fantastic band playing live music in the park area. It really added to the ambiance! 

While there we- Monica from Moda by Monika and Alex from Glory Boon– dined at La Piazza Ristorante, a fine Italian restaurant. We ate outside on the balcony so we could enjoy the band! Everything from the food to the service was impeccable! Our waitress was very attentive and the food was so fresh and delicious. 

There’s still more from my LA trip! Check back all this week for highlights from day 2 of Lucky FABB and Santa Monica Pier!