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Dining: Cassell’s Hamburgers Redux

March 24, 2015by Franny 1 Comment

I can’t even begin to tell you how on-the-fence I was when I heard that they were bringing Cassell’s back. For the uninitiated, Cassell’s Hamburgers was a legendary burger shop […]

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Comfort Food, local eateries, local food, Lunch

Dining: Flavio al Velavevodetto | Rome, Italy {Testaccio}

May 8, 2013by Franny Leave a comment

If there was one place in Rome that I saw recommended often in the “foodie underground,” it was definitely Flavio al Velavevodetto located in the up-and-coming offal- centric neighborhood of […]

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BLD, Comfort Food, Dinner, Italian, Italy, local eateries, local food, Lunch, Pasta, Pork, seasonal foods, Travel, Travel Advice, Travelogue, Vacation

Travelogue: An Umbrian Detour to Lake Trasimeno

January 17, 2013by Franny Leave a comment

We had every intention of waking up early and soaking in a little bit more of Florence before driving into the next part of our vacation in Umbria. But you […]

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Italian, Italy, local eateries, Lunch, Pasta, seafood, seasonal foods, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Perfect mid-day breaks at Procacci | Florence, Italy

December 16, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

In an alternate universe, I am Florentine. I am the wife of a wealthy someone-or-other who doesn’t want me to break a nail working a “real job,” but instead indulges […]

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BLD, bread, Italian, Italy, local eateries, local food, Lunch, sandwiches, Travel, Vacation

Dining: Trattoria Al Gatto Nero | Burano, Venice, Italy

November 7, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

With complete confidence, I can honestly tell you that our lunch at Trattoria Al Gatto Nero da Ruggero was one of the best meals we had on our recent Italian […]

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As Seen on TV, Italian, Italy, local food, Lunch, seafood, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Taverna San Trovaso | Venice,Italy

November 1, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

If there is one thing that you should know about dining in Italy, it’s that booking is essential. Even for lunch. Sure, you can always wander the streets and pop […]

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Italian, Lunch, Pasta, seafood, seasonal foods, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Primanti Brothers | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

August 4, 2012by Franny 2 Comments

Friends that really know me can tell you that I am simply mad about potatoes. Whether it be in the form of mashes potatoes, hash browns, or French fries, I […]

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As Seen on TV, Comfort Food, local eateries, local food, Lunch, sandwiches, Travel, Vacation

Travelogue: Spend the day in Morro Bay

July 5, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

Some of my earliest summer memories involve feasting on fish and chips and chasing squirrels and seagulls in the sleepy coastal town of Morro Bay. Having been a Bay Area […]

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coffee, Comfort Food, Dinner, local eateries, local food, Lunch, seafood, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Rancho Nipomo for Authentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip | Nipomo, CA

June 14, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

If you think that California lacks its own barbecue culture, you are surely mistaken. I have heard this sentiment over and over again throughout the years from proud Texan friends […]

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Barbecue, Comfort Food, Dinner, local eateries, local food, Lunch, Mexican, sandwiches

Power Lunch | Heywood: A Grilled Cheese Shop | Silverlake

June 5, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

An interesting new lunch spot just opened up in Silverlake. Heywood: A Grilled Cheese Shop is located right next to our beloved Lark Cake Shop off of Sunset and Micheltorena. […]

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cheese, Comfort Food, local eateries, local food, Lunch, sandwiches

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