Seven Spots to Sip St. Rains in New Orleans
Pluck Wine Bar Cannabis beverages have been on the rise in New Orleans for years, and I’ve been a fan of the whole scene since moving here in late 2024. I think that I’ve tried them all at this point, but my favorite is easily St. Rains, which launched...
You Can Still Experience the Awesomeness of LUFU at Their St. Charles Location
It breaks my heart when a good restaurant closes. It hurts even more when it’s because of something out of their control. In this case, the disaster that has been Decatur Street for months on end. I really feel like the city has failed its business owners here....
Catching Up with Neal Bodenheimer: Cocktails, Cure, and the Case for Timeless Things
A conversation with Neal Bodenheimer of Cure on 17 years of cocktails, the NA movement, and his favorite places to eat and drink in New Orleans right now.
How to Score a Seat at the Oh-So-Magical Carousel Bar
New Orleans is a city where you never have to grow up, where your childhood dreams can bleed into your grown-up life, where there’s a little bit of magic waiting for you at every turn. This city is enchanting, intoxicating, and consuming. When you fall for New...
The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane is Here! What to Know and Where to Eat!
Book lovers rejoice, the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University is upon us! Four days of authors, panels, music, food, and community will take over Tulane’s Uptown campus this week, from Thursday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15. The entire festival is FREE...
George Motz Pops Up at Hot Stuff and Makes Hamburger (Po’boy) Dreams Come True!
George Motz, AKA the Burger Scholar himself, graced the city of New Orleans with a hamburger po’boy pop-up last night at neighborhood favorite Hot Stuff. Brought to you by Nathan Barfield and Mason Hereford, Hot Stuff is a cafeteria style, meat and three spot serving...
The Brunch You Didn’t Know You Needed at Mister Mao
We haven’t been in New Orleans long, but we found the awesomeness that is Mister Mao pretty early in our tenure here. I came across it during one of my deep dives into the local restaurant scene, and I knew as soon as I saw the menu that it was something both my...
Luvi – I Love You! A Review of One of Uptown’s Most Unique Dining Spots
I found Luvi almost by accident. I was attempting to make a reservation at another restaurant my husband had told me about. But they didn’t have options available at the time I wanted to dine, so I scrolled the list of other recommendations given by Resy, and up...
Vincent’s Italian Cuisine: A Review and a Return to Food Writing
The first time my husband ever pointed out Vincent’s to me, I just knew that I’d like it. There’s nothing particularly alluring or grand about the look of it; it’s unassuming — but for some reason, it immediately evoked a desire in me to dine there. It’s been on my...
Where to Eat (and Where to Stay!) on Your Next Trip to Downtown Seattle
Located on the corner of Eighth and Pine, The Paramount Hotel is conveniently just a couple moments walk from both the heart of downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill. It’s also a mere block away from Pacific Place for fabulous shopping (and Din Tai Fung), and a...
A Perfect Sunday in the Skagit Valley
The Skagit Valley is a magical place that I can’t seem to stay away from. No matter the time of year, it always feels special here. Farms abound, as do many delicious, under-the-radar, local restaurants. My ideal Sunday is spent farm hopping and eating my way...
A Seaside Escape at the Ashore Hotel
Welcome to the lovely Ashore Hotel in Seaside, Oregon. This little oasis just steps from the sea is the perfect Pacific Northwest getaway, where you’ll fall asleep to the sound of the waves. This dog-friendly, eco-friendly hotel has a trendy meets nautical vibe,...
Three Adventures to Quench Your Thirst in Central Oregon
I’m always up for a thirst-quenching adventure! Whether it’s wine, spirits, or beer – Central Oregon is packed with delicious beverages, and there’s lots of exploring to do along the way. Read along for three can’t miss experiences for...
Joining Forces with Jack’s BBQ to Give Back
Jack’s BBQ has been making headlines in the Seattle food world since Jack Timmons opened his original spot in SoDo in 2014. Since then, he’s gone on to open multiple locations around Seattle and beyond, most recently adding a Bellingham location, as well...
My Perfect Three-Day-Weekend Itinerary for Walla Walla
Spring has (finally!) sprung and it’s time to plan your wine-tasting trip to the lovely Walla Walla Valley (named the Best Wine Region in America for the third year in a row by USA Today)! I consider myself very lucky to live in this very special place and...
An Inside Look at The (Stunning) Kinglet Restaurant
Walla Walla has been waiting and it’s finally arrived; Chef Maximilien Petty’s The Kinglet Restaurant has opened in the former Whitehouse Crawford space. If you don’t know, Max and his wife Jennifer are the owners of the very esteemed Eden Hill and...
