Sunday Funday at The Beverly Hills Hotel

“Her recommendations for a campsite were totally unsuitable. There were no outlets. And there was dirt, and bugs, and… and it rains there. So anyway, we’ve found a place that’s much more us: the Beverly Hills Hotel.”

 – Phyllis, Troop Beverly Hills

Caroline and I went to the Beverly Hills Hotel last Sunday for a lovely brunch, as a part of our Quest for the Best Breakfast in Los Angeles. You can check what we had for breakfast out on her blog.  The Beverly Hills Hotel is a legendary spot in the BH.  It has been officially named Beverly Hills first Historic Landmark.  Her nickname: The “Pink Palace”.

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^ Workin’ the little step and repeat!

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^ Caroline on the Red Carpet.  Flirtin’ with the camera.  Why didn’t I get that tall model body, Mom??

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^On our way to the pool area!

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^ Bungalows!! Bungalow is such a fun word to say. Say it. See, it’s fun!

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I tried to find some good gossip stories about the Beverly Hills Hotel but I couldn’t find any!  I guess, “What happens at the BH Hotel, stays at the BH Hotel”.  If only those Bungalow walls could talk….

Quest for the Best Breakfast: Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel

The iconic Beverly Hills Hotel. I’m almost at a loss for words! Of course I have heard many things about this place, but until this past weekend I had never experienced it for myself. The weekend gave us a small glimpse of the Spring weather that is just around the corner (although today is freezing and I’m hoping that Spring weather comes back soon!) so, Allie and I decided to take advantage and choose a breakfast place where we could sit outside. And we definitely picked the right place. Sitting outside at the Polo Lounge is to die for. Flowers everywhere, adorable white iron chairs. I mean I couldn’t get enough of it!

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AND the food was amazing! This place is scoring all kinds of points with me.

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Since Allie finished her search for the best blueberry pancakes, she ordered Challah French Toast with toasted Macadamia nuts, bananas, and vanilla butter. Oh. My. Gosh. Amazing.

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The Eggs Benedict was so delicious. The hollandaise sauce was perfection. The Canadian bacon was like real Canadian bacon and not the kind I could buy packaged at the grocery store like other restaurants have served. The English muffin was toasted and buttered yumminess. My only minor problem with it was that the yolk wasn’t runny. Now, I don’t think it ruined the dish because it was still wonderful, but I do think I would have preferred it runny.  

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This is definitely a contender in this competition! And the only reason I’m hesitant to name it the winner, is because I have heard of a place that serves their Eggs Benedict on a croissant. And I think I would be crazy not to try that before I name my winner. So, I’m going to continue my search and I will name the Best Eggs Benedict on April 16, National Eggs Benedict Day.

Stay tuned!

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^^Our waitress, Ana, was the cutest and sweetest!! Yet another reason why I loved this place!

What is calling you?

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Find what your purpose is, what makes your heart happy and what your greatest gifts are to give to the world.

If you have time/Please find the time to watch… FINDING JOE.

A documentary on Joseph Campbell’s, A Hero’s Journey, and about finding and following your bliss.

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I WANT THE WHOLE WORLD TO BE A BOWL OF FRUIT LOOPS.

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