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Guadalajara Food Guide: Everything We Ate (and Drank!) in Mexico’s Second City
…and all the places you need to add to your Guadalajara itinerary.
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Kindred (Davidson, NC)
Before we begin, yes, I know that Kindred is in Davidson, not Charlotte – but it’s within the Charlotte Metro area (I mean, it took us less time to get there than it takes to get to some other parts of the Queen City!), so I’ve categorized it as a Charlotte restaurant here. After moving …
Worth the Trip: A Review of Guadalajara’s Corn-Focused Restaurant, Xokol
What you need to know about dining at Guadalajara’s hidden gem, Xokol (and yes, this includes just how much it costs!)
Enjoying a Vacation Tradition at Home: A Review of Le Moné (Plus Three Effortless Apéritifs!)
The pre-dinner drink ritual is one Michael and I often indulge in when we are traveling, and though it takes a different form (and name) in different countries, it’s always a memorable experience. A chilly Paloma in a crowded cantina in Mexico City, an Aperol Spritz and a plate of cicchetti along the canals of …
Recipe: Pre-Trip Pizza
The easiest way to use up odds and ends from your fridge – and how to get dinner on the table quickly before your trip.
Checking In: A Romantic Staycation at The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte, NC
…and why you should book it for your next stay in Charlotte, NC – whether you’re a local or from out of town.
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Supperland
Widely regarded as one of the hottest spots in town, it’s hard to believe that Supperland has only been open for about a year. Supperland is not the kind of place you go for a recurring weekly dinner (at least, that’s not the case for most people in our socioeconomic bracket) – it’s the place …
Pit-Stop Paradise: A BBQ-Filled Day Trip Guide to Lexington, North Carolina
Continuing our efforts to visit at least one destination in the Southeastern U.S. each month, Michael and I decided to make the quick trip up to Lexington, North Carolina, one Saturday in early February. This wasn’t our first visit to the small, Piedmont town just south of Winston-Salem. We made the trek almost exactly one …
Everything Cookies Recipe
If you scroll back through the Recipes section of this website, you’ll mostly find dishes inspired by my travels. Bagels from New York, chocolate cake from Sweden, pancakes from Denmark, waffles from Belgium, pistachio ice cream from Italy… Are you sensing a theme here? I love bread and I have a major sweet tooth. But …