31 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit the San Juan Islands Immediately (and I Took Them All with my iPhone)
Lopez Island There’s nothing more magnificent than a sunny day in the San Juan Islands (but even the dreary days there are pretty lovely). A girlfriend and I just spent a long weekend in the San Juans and it was so utterly relaxing and perfectly serene; I...
A Look at The Elysian Bar: Just Named One of America’s Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit (New Orleans)
Last month the boyfriend and I spent nine incredibly gluttonous days in the very vibrant (and very delicious!) city of New Orleans. Right before we left, Bon Appetit announced their “Hot 10: America’s Best New Restaurants” and to my delight, the The...
Ursa Minor is Even More Magical Than You Heard
Ursa Minor is just special. You feel it right away when you walk in – the beautiful, sun soaked wooden dining room, the fresh flowers and succulents, the hanging dried herbs and fantastic plate and glassware. Yes, there are dozens of little touches that make...
Where to Stay on the Darling Long Beach Peninsula: At The Helm
The Port of Ilwaco, which sits on the southern end of the Long Beach peninsula The Long Beach Peninsula is an extremely special place and I find myself being drawn back to it time and time again. My most recent trip to this 28 mile peninsula at the southernmost part...
Everything on the Tasting Menus at Adana in September
It’s no secret that Adana is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. I also have the honor and pleasure of helping these guys out with food photography and social media management, which means I get to photograph a lot of their food (literally a dream job for...
Get Away From it All at the Pronghorn Resort in Bend, Oregon
Sunset at the adults only pool. Central Oregon is beyond beautiful and the stunning Pronghorn Resort is the perfect place to soak it all in. Just 20 minutes from downtown Bend, the Pronghorn Resort boasts two nationally acclaimed golf courses, three pools, multiple...
A Spectacular Experience Awaits at the Chef’s Counter at Heartwood Provisions!
Heartwood Provisions is in my ‘hood and it’s definitely one of my favorites in this ever-evolving Seattle restaurant scene. Their dishes are fresh and elegant with a focus on local and their menu changes often to reflect what’s in season. The...
Where to Eat and Drink in Pioneer Square
Pioneer Square is my favorite neighborhood in Seattle. It’s old and charming and its brick alleys are absolutely picturesque. There’s also quite a few fantastic restaurants and bars in this area. From macaron bakeries to elegant multi coursed tasting...
Where to Eat and Drink in Victoria, BC!
Victoria, BC is as an astonishingly delicious city. I’ve made several trips up the past year and I’m blown away by the food every time. It also happens to be one of the most adorable damn cities I’ve been to yet, making it an amazing place to...
Snacks and Sips at Kumiko (Chicago)
Last month I had the pleasure of eating and drinking myself through the delicious city of Chicago and one of my very favorite experiences was Kumiko. This intimate, sophisticated Japanese cocktail bar scores on all accounts – food, service and ambiance. A...
The Four Seasons San Francisco is Magnificent
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting a lot of extraordinary hotels this year, but none has topped the Four Seasons in San Francisco. If you’re planning a trip to the Bay and looking for a luxury hotel in the middle of it all – look no further....
Popchips Are the Perfect Picnic Accessory this Summer!
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of popchips. Popchips are my new favorite healthy snack – and they’re the perfect thing for picnic season this year. With a bundle of unique, yummy flavors, these bad boys are good on their own or with a...
A Peek at Il Nido – West Seattle’s New Bomb Italian Restaurant
Il Nido opened a few weeks ago to great anticipation and I’ve been dying to go. Last night, we made it happen. They’re booked out weeks in advance so make a reservation now if you want to dine there anytime soon (or get there super early). We didn’t...
Brunch at Cabra is Sublime (Chicago)
Cabra is Stephanie Izard‘s new rooftop bar in Chicago and it’s absolutely spectacular. The swanky, Peruvian spot has a fresh feel, creative cocktails and one hell of a brunch. My dad and I had the pleasure of brunching there when we visited last week and I...
Everywhere and Everything I Ate and Drank in Chicago
Four straight days of eating and drinking my way through Chicago has resulted in my longest food blog ever. Longest because there are so many images; some things I would normally leave out I wanted to include so you could see as much of the experience at these...
A Photo Diary of The Captain Whidbey, Your Perfect Pacific Northwest Retreat
Last week we got away by not going very far from Seattle at all. We made the less than two hour journey (which involved a drive and ferry ride) to Whidbey Island and, y’all, this place has absolutely stolen my heart. We stayed at the rustic and darling Captain...
