Tag: dining
Good Eats in Koreatown, New York City
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” When I traveled to Vietnam, one of my flights was on a Korean airline, which served Korean food. I had never really eaten Korean food before, and airplane food is usually lacking. However, the spices they served us burst with flavor, […]
Nest at WP24: A Spectacular LA Skyline
“Happiness is sharing good food with good friends.” A few years ago, a friend sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. My wanderlust gene has led me to a few of these restaurants. When I booked my trip to LA, I asked friends if they would be interested in checking out WP24 […]
Tzatziki
“If you go back to the Greeks and Romans, they talk about all three – wine, food, and art – as a way of enhancing life.” – Robert Mondavi Courtesy of my mother, Callie. Ingredients: Greek yogurt Olive oil 1/2 of a cucumber 4 cloves of garlic Pink, Himalayan salt Pepper Directions: Put Greek yogurt in […]
Zinc, A Tasty Treat in New Haven
“Sometimes a girl just needs wide open spaces.” Being on the road for work can be a combination of fun, adventure, meeting up with friends, and exhaustion. Sometimes, I stroll into my hotel late at night after grabbing a quick bite in the middle of nowhere, battling slippery roads, and/or stopping to pump gas. Today, I was on […]
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 […]