Settling back in to Los Angeles is taking its time. We have returned to LA from the ever entertaining San Francisco, where it feels like every night of the year we could find a new restaurant to try, new bar to visit, or activity to partake in. Obviously Los Angeles, with all of its sprawl, is not going to see a shortage of exciting new experiences. With that - I started to create a list of the many places I am eager to visit as a reinstated Angeleno.

Malibu Farm scored the top spot on my list of eateries with a view. There is no better place to enjoy an idyllic lunch with my favorite guy during this week of love! The food is fresh, local and down right delicious. The cocktails have a zing, while the food is savory and satisfying. I cannot wait to go back! We ate on the gorgeous patio over looking the rippling waves, with a Motown soundtrack overhead. Perfection.

After we stuffed ourselves with insanely delicious food and washed it down with great conversation, we decided to stroll down to the end of the Pier to check out the smaller Malibu Farm Cafe and Ranch at the Pier - a charming store of Malibu-centric knick knacks, fashions and artisanal finds.

This day solidified the notion of all the special moments I have ahead as a new woman in this city. I am, for the first time, excited about it.