Haute Living Los Angeles March/April 2012
Melissa Auman Greiner


Melissa Auman Greiner is a born and bred Philly girl with a soft spot for the city's growing food and fashion scenes, leafy green squares and sultry summers. Just don't get her started on the inadequacy of SEPTA. With a journalism degree from Syracuse University and experience covering the city's tourism, food and shelter markets, she brings HL the area's best from Main Line to shoreline, focusing on hot spots as well as no-fail classics. During those few hours she's not writing or sleeping, Greiner enjoys the simple pleasures in life: old-fashioned cocktails, hand-crafted cheese, the smell of hydrangea and time with her husband and baby boy.
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As anyone who has every shopped for one knows, all diamonds are not the same. Oh sure, most of them are darn right beautiful and would happily be scooped up by a happy recipient. But when you are giving the best sparkler out there, shouldn't it, too, be the best? Cut, clarity, carat and color all su...
Nov 8, 2010 10:12 AM
 
While I consider myself pretty educated when it comes to classic artists like Van Gogh or Picasso, I am the first to admit I am hopeless when it comes to more modern creations. Its not that I don't appreciate their art; it's simply that I am not exposed to it. And so I'm making more of an effort, st...
Nov 7, 2010 3:14 PM
 
South Philadelphia residents have had a little secret. It wasn't the 20 block brisk walks from their rowhouse to the office that were keeping them looking lithe, it was the panini. The healthy yet hearty options of casual dining spot Fuel have quickly won a cult-like following, and now Center City c...
Nov 5, 2010 1:03 PM
 
Go green doesn't just apply to recycling and tree planting -- healthy eaters everywhere are opting for fruits, veggies and grains as the stars of their daily meals. But going vegetarian, or even vegan, does not have to mean loosing flavor. These Philadelphia area restaurants have won followers thank...
Nov 4, 2010 7:48 PM
 
We support any event that brings together some of the area's best chefs for a delicious evening of culinary pursuits. We also support any event that benefits as worth an organization as Women Against Abuse. Hence our extensive support of tomorrow night's double whammy: Dish It Up.
Nov 3, 2010 12:42 PM
 
The worst thing about dining out, if you ask me, is selecting what to order. When every option on the menu sounds divine, choosing what dishes you get to taste and which ones you, sadly, don't can be heart breaking. But, alas, there is the tapas restaurant, where ordering 10 plates isn't overindulge...
Nov 2, 2010 7:30 PM
 
When it comes to Halloween in Philadelphia, those who crave screams and scares head to Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind the Walls. Voted the top haunted house in the nation, the National Historical Landmark and abandoned jail which once housed criminals like Al Capone makes the perfect bac...
Oct 30, 2010 2:24 PM
 
Mom used to say the quickest way to a man is through his stomach. These days, I'd say that's true for winning over just about anyone. We are a country of foodies, dedicated to each culinary magazine, cooking show and latest "it" ingredient. And where better to make sure your kitchen know-how is top ...
Oct 29, 2010 7:40 PM
 
 
 
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