U.S. Travel
YATC: Welcome, Class 37!
“You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who never can repay you.” The Youth Automotive Training Center, located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, recently kicked off their school year. YATC “trains and educates at-risk youth in basic automotive repair skills, academic remediation, job readiness and life management skills. The goal of the program […]
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 […]
South Florida: Dr. Nick’s Magic Needles
“I’m afraid of needles, except acupuncture needles.” – Catherine O’Hara I hate needles. When I was a kid, I needed stitches. To keep me from thrashing my body around, the doctors had to wrap me up in towels. That’s how resistant I once was to the anticipation of having a little piece of metal puncturing my […]
MA: Boston Harbor Islands
“It’s human nature to stretch, to go, to see, to understand. Exploration is not a choice really; it’s an imperative.” – Michael Collins When Erin and I talked about her visit, she said not to stress about entertaining her. She said to look online for free concerts and/or events happening in Boston for the weekend. […]
Oficio, Co-Working Office Space in Boston
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs As I recently moved from Florida to Massachusetts, I am on the prowl for a great marketing position. I treat my job search like a full-time job, working from either the library or Starbucks from morning until early evening. When a college friend, Nima, heard about […]
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 […]
Open Road: Destination=Newton, New Hampshire
“Keeping to the main road is easy, but people love to get sidetracked.” After a few wonderful days in Clover, South Carolina, the time had come for me to get back on the road. With a long day ahead of me, I got an early start. I took one last wistful look at the lake, […]
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 […]