Sheri’s Blog
Dining Around the Desert: Mankas Grill, Fairfield, CA
This last weekend, Michael and I attended a wedding in Napa, CA, and had a free night before the festivities, so I did some investigating and found a gem of a place, Mankas Grill in Fairfield. Two brothers, Kyle and Jason Barraza, opened Man...After a two-year hiatus, the Indian Wells tennis tournament returns with a different feel
The sun sets at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden during the 2018 BNP Paribas Open. After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BNP Paribas Open returns on Monday. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) BY BILL DWYRE OCT...Dining Around the Desert: Joolz in Bend, OR
This August I returned to Bend, OR for the first time in six years with Michael in tow. Bill and I owned a home at Crosswater years ago, and I had friends that I was eager to see – both from Bend and also recent transplants to the area. ...Dining Around the Desert: Larkspur Grill in Palm Desert
One of the casualties of the pandemic was AC3 at Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert. While we were sorry to see it go, the new Larkspur Grill is in its place, and we are loving it! The room has been slightly redone, and they’ve added a stage fo...
What Zillow has to Say About Why You Should Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home
Why Use a Real Estate Agent? According to Zillow’s Group Consumer Housing Trends Report, 89 percent of sellers list their homes with a real estate agent. The sellers listed a strong sales track record, local market knowledge, trustworthiness...