Dining
Pittsburgh: Meat & Potatoes
“Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” – Asian Proverb I recently flew into Pittsburgh for work. When I landed, I noticed a Facebook post from Andrew recommending the bone marrow at Meat & Potatoes. I decided, ‘Why not?’ My night was open, and I am always up for an […]
South Florida: The Alchemist in Wilton Manors
“Coffee with friends is happiness and time well spent.” As I was perusing through my Facebook feed, I saw pictures a friend posted of her Syphon and salmon slicer. My mouth started watering as I recalled the delicious flavors of the Alchemist in Wilton Manors. Hillary introduced me to this eclectic coffee shop, which features Artesian hand-roasted coffee and […]
MA: Great Eats at TR Street Foods in Boston
“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez After almost 15 years of living in the sun, I found my heart yearning for home. That’s when I packed my bags and headed to […]
South Florida: Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton, Florida
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne One of my last nights in Florida, I dined at Armadillo Cafe in Boca Raton with Hillary. She is a frequent guest of the restaurant, and for very good reason. The place has a unique menu […]
North Carolina: Vivace
“Good food. Good wine. Good friends. Good times.” Since I had never been to Charlotte, I told Brian I wanted to see the city. One night, we met his friends, Megan and Babak, for dinner at Vivace, an Italian restaurant. The place was super trendy, and I felt like I was dining in the heart of […]
North Carolina: Cafe Monte
“Whether it’s served on fine china or a paper plate, food brings us together and stimulates conversation. We feast to wed, mourn, celebrate, strengthen friendships, assert mana and simply to be hospitable. Good eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures.” After a long day on the road, I woke up to a beautiful, peaceful […]
Cabo: Los Claros, a Locals’ Favorite
“It’s fun to get together and have something good to eat at least once a day. That’s what human life is all about- enjoying things.” – Julia Child Part of the fun of traveling is going off the beaten path. Sure, hitting all the touristy spots is easy and sometimes a necessity. However, there is […]
Cabo: El Farallon, a Restaurant in a Mountain
“A meal is the whole experience of getting together and sharing with friends. It is more than food.” – Jinny Fleischman I love eating great food with close friends. I love sharing stories and being silly. Even better, I love when the ambiance enhances the entire experience. When I read the article, 35 Most Amazing […]
Cabo: The Office
“It is so much more fun and insightful to research travel tips through folks who have lived the adventure than by just utilizing the web. You get the inside scoop. I guess it also helps to have a great network of friends and family members who have gone off the beaten path and found more […]
Cabo: Misiones De Kino, a Restaurant off the Beaten Path
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener One Thursday night in May, I landed in Cabo, Mexico. Brian and Leann, friends who live in other states, picked me up from the airport. We drove to our all-inclusive hotel located in Jose del […]