"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for." Thomas Edward Bodett February 2015
 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!  
Life Bites News LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Dear Life Bites News Readers,  We hope you continue to enjoy your visits to great hotels, restaurants, and travel destinations that appear in our web magazine. Our profile this month is(3).jpg) the exceptional brunch at Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara overlooking Butterfly Beach. We also have features on Santa Barbara International Film Feast favorites, and hot festival news for your enjoyment. Gifting suites for the Oscar celebrities and Doris Berg's luncheon pre-Oscar event are also included. TTT is packed with exciting tidbits about the celebs in Santa Barbara, including red carpet coverage on Michael Keaton and Jennifer Aniston's awards.
We have some sweet Valentine tips for travel and food. Wine news in Sips, as well as Oscar themed cocktails you can make at home while you enjoy the Oscars. BookBites has some great reads to take along on your next voyage or weekend away. Visit www.sbiff.org for schedule and ticket information. .jpg) Culinary Coup covers more delicious morsels on favorite dining spots, as well as the documentary on Jimmy's Chinese Garden being premiered at SBIFF this year. Recommendation on a great Lebanese restaurant in Los Angeles will surprise you, and Style (in BookBites) has a bevy of cultural and fashion updates. Kids section has some fun trave for kids ideas and new products discovered at GBK and SecretRoom gifting suites for star babies. You will find train travel event planning is the new buzz for celebrations-along with exciting bike trips in "wheels" section.
Teen Times with Cody Hilton has movie news this month, and some information on the 10-10-10 schedule for the SBIFF. Kids films at the Arlington Theatre will be serving free soda and popcorn to kids. BookBites covers some newly released books, including a new book release by Bill O'Rielly, and other celebs.
.JPG) Look for great Oscar inspired cocktails in SIPS to enjoy during the Oscar Awards on February.jpg) 22nd. The Biltmore has a great "Birdman" cocktail being served in the Ty Lounge at the Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara created in honor of Michael Keaton's outstanding performance, a Cousteau Margarita and a Steve Carell Collins. Bonnie Carroll's Life Bites best of 2014 is below - take a look and see who we loved the best last year.
Please join me in praying for our troops fighting in foreign lands, and for all men and women who serve to keep our great country safe. PRAY FOR PEACE and God Bless America! Cordially, 
Bonnie Carroll Publisher/Editor-in-Chief/Photographer LBN Staff 2010 Bonnie Carroll, Publisher/Editor writebc@aol.com Rosalie Frances, Contributor, tolifebites.com Mary Hilton, Content Contributor/Marketing Director tolifebites@aol.com Cody Chandler, Film Times Columnist tolifebites@aol.com Natasha Melikoff, Montreal Reporter tolifebites@aol.com Mike O’Connell, Photo/Video Director/Contributor tolifebites@aol.com Isabella D'Angelo, Rome Correspondent tolifebites@aol.com Additional contributing writers are included on an individual issue basis. Please contact the editor with questions regarding journalist assignments. Email:tolifebites@aol.com Web - Cyberindustries. Devin Wilcox LBN Offices 2115 De La Vina Street, Ste 31 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 805-845-9976 Email contact preferred please 805-845-9976 Email contact preferred please LBN Best of 2014 | Best Rest Opening US | Petit Trois LA, Ludovic Lefebvre
| Best International Chef | Daniel Boulud
| Best Airport F&B
| Wolfgang Puck Express
| Best TV Food Program
| Anthony Bordain, Parts Unknown CNN
| Best Island Resort & Spa | W Koh Samui Retreat, Thailand
| Best Food Art
| Cafe des Artistes, Puerto Vallarto MX
| Best Winter Ski Resort | Fairmont, Mont Tremblant, Canada
| Best Cocktail | Hangovertini, Lebue Hotel, Bangkok
| Best Restaurant Design | Victor Drai - Hollywood & LV
| Best Int'l Hotel Design
| Dhara Dhevi, Chaing Mai
| Best Int'l Spa | Ohtli Spa, Casa Magna Marriott, MX
| Best Art Exhibition
| Kings Palace, Bangkok Thailand
| Best Int'l Beach Escape
| Westin, Puerto Vallarta/Casa Tres Villas MX
| Best Celeb Event Menu | 2014 Emmy's by Joachim Splichal Patina | Best Iconic Lounge | Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills Hotel
| Best Italian Restauant | Il Pastao, Giacomino Drago, California | Best Int’l Business Hotel | Hilton Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
| Best Seafood Plate | Ahi & Uni, La Palapa, Puerto Vallarta
| Best California Cuisine | CP Dry Creek Kitchen, Chef Valette, Sonoma
| Best Food & Wine Pairings
| The Lark, Santa Barbara, CA
| Best New Chef
| Chef Carlos Gaytan, "Du Mexique" Chicago
| Best Tavern F&B Style
| Arlington Tavern, Santa Barbara
| Best Wine Adventure
| Jordan Estate Winery, California | Best Int'l & US Flights | Thai Airways, JetBlue, US Airways, AA | Best Weekend Escape | Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
| Best Burger
| The Point, Chef Bognar, Culver City, CA
| Best Epicurean Event | Cancun Food & Wine Festival Boulud Dinner
| Best Food Tasting Tour
| Taco Tour Puerto Vallarto, MX
| Best Wine List Selection
| Cafe des Artistes, Secrets Cancun
| Best Family Hotels | Hofsa House, Carmel; Velas Vallarta, MX
| Best Travel Adventure | Patara Elephant Farm, Chaing Mai Thailand
| Best Historic Celebration
| City of Beverly Hills 100th Birthday
| Best Films | The Chef, & Grand Budapest Hotel
| Best Cook Book | Toque! Normad Laprise, Montreal
| Congratulations - You're the Best!
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