Comments for Yolo Journal

Comment on Killiehuntly Farmhouse, Scottish Highlands by Carly Shea

Carly Shea — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:50:46 +0000

In reply to Christine Mason. I'm so glad to hear that Christine! I also can't wait to go back!

Comment on Killiehuntly Farmhouse, Scottish Highlands by Christine Mason

Christine Mason — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:23:15 +0000

We just returned from a couple of days at Killiehuntly (end October 2025) and it is still everything Carly wrote about here and more. Everyone working there is welcoming, friendly and happy. It’s the most gorgeous place and we too can’t wait to go back again and again!

Comment on Chocolate Mousse with Olive Oil and Fleur de Sel by Lee Clancy

Lee Clancy — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:09:48 +0000

Thank you for sharing the recipe. Olive oil and salt makes everything better. We live in Madrid and love Asturianos also!

Comment on City & Country: Los Angeles by clarahranek

clarahranek — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:03:49 +0000

In reply to Ionian. Hi! We also agree that LA is deserving of is own Black Book and we actually do have an La Black Book, check it out! Also it's worth saying that all of this intel is from a variety of contributors who live in locally in LA. It's by no means a deep dive, simply a list of local favorites from LA and their nearby weekend getaways.

Comment on City & Country: Los Angeles by Ionian

Ionian — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:49:03 +0000

LA really should have its own Black Book. It’s not the same as the South Bay, Orange County, or Ventura. To be honest, most people from LA aren’t big fans of the South Bay or the OC. A lot of us have moved on from Santa Barbara and prefer old-world wines, so Santa Ynez usually doesn’t make our list after the first visit. The YOLO recommendations are great, but I think LA deserves another look. With fire season coming up and the city still recovering from the fires that hit Malibu, Palisades, and Altadena, it’s a good time to highlight what makes LA special — LA!

The city where movies like Chinatown, Valley Girl, The Long Goodbye, Mulholland Drive, Sunset Blvd, and The Player were made. There are so many lists and lifelong Angelenos who could show you the best of LA in a day or a week. Besides Musso & Frank and a few classics, this list feels like it was curated for a Texas influencer who only wears beige. YOLO is special and carefully curated — that is why we love you all! To be quite honest, you’ve done LA a disservice. It’s a sad list, mostly, not about Los Angeles. If you decide to do an LA black book, it’s gotta be about LA. You are missing so many special places, shops, and restaurants, and the glorious joy of being able to be outside in nature every day or at a park. Where are the incredibly special people in LA that you’re missing, including the Chumash leader from Wishotoya Foundation and Mexican Food! Where is the Mexican food? The Korean Food? I will give you the best LA list you’ve ever had — for free. When Eid at Nobu and not have to wait in line? The groovy Chrystal shop in Topanga. The secret beach. Where to buy great wine and the best sandwich? Shopping! Food Trucks. Vintage Shops. Sushi. Hiking… – ok I’ll stop. Oh yeah.

Neighborhoods:
-The Arts District /DTLA
– East Side/Silver Lake/Los Feliz/Highland Park(maybe Pasadena)
-Hollywood/K-Town
– Weho/BH
-Santa Monica / Venice /Malibu
-The Valley…the question is would you send your friend who is visiting LA to the valley to eat? No.

Comment on Frequent Criers: Taking Kids to Australia (and Everywhere in Between) by Katie Midla

Katie Midla — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:11:47 +0000

Wonderful read, looking forward to future articles

Comment on The Cotswolds Black Book by Phillip Lamb

Phillip Lamb — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:21:24 +0000

I was shocked – shocked I tell you! – to not see The Old Butchers listed under restaurants (7 Park St, Stow-on-the-Wold). Went for my birthday, truly an excellent meal. Would recommend you give it a go.

Comment on Postcard from…Capalbio, Tuscany by Ionian

Ionian — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:48:19 +0000

Hi! Looking for side trips for a night or two from Florence in November where my son is studying in early November. Then after we leave him where to celebrate my birthday. We fly out of Milan or Zurich. It’s hard when you have so many options. We just spent time in Rome and Puglia this summer. Looking to see something different. Milan Tuscany possibly Switzerland bologna maybe a special hotel that is worth traveling to in the Fall. Thank you!

Comment on Hotel Florida, Paris by Lauren Tobias

Lauren Tobias — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:19:14 +0000

We just completed a stay at Hotel Florida, following this recommendation, and the description here is accurate. Our room was spacious with lots of windows and lovely light. The staff was incredibly kind and the location was quiet, yet convenient. Thank you for the recommendation!

Comment on Our London Hotels List by clarahranek

clarahranek — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:17:26 +0000

In reply to Samantha. Hi Samantha! So glad you enjoyed it. We will be including this in all of our future hotel lists, and if you check our our recent NYC's Hotel List you can find the same. Make sure to check out our more comprehensive Costa Meno lists like Costa Meno France, Costa Meno Spain, and many more!