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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: Nerbone | Florence, Italy

December 2, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

After a few glorious days in Venice, it was time to move onto the next city on our schedule: Florence. Our time in Florence was going to be limited, but […]

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Comfort Food, Italian, Italy, local food, Pork, sandwiches, Travel, 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

Dining: Bluebird Kitchen | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

August 2, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

Before heading to Pittsburgh this past weekend, I consulted a friend online about where some of the best local spots downtown were. He had mentioned that there were many changes […]

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BLD, Breakfast, local eateries, organic, sandwiches, Travel, Vacation

Dining: Animal Restaurant | Los Angeles

June 29, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

*Disclaimer: In recent weeks, there have been numerous protests and aggressive behavior from animal rights activists throughout the city in response to chefs serving foie gras. Please note that this […]

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Comfort Food, Dinner, local eateries, local food, Politics, Pork, sandwiches, seasonal foods

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

Mobile Eats | Steel City Sandwich Offers a Taste of Pittsburgh Yinz Gotta Try

June 8, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

Ever since the boyfriend and I got together nearly four years ago, I’ve developed a sort of fascination with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His family is originally from there and the stories […]

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Comfort Food, local food, sandwiches, Street Food

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

Classic: Mallorcas at La Bombonera | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

April 30, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

To call La Bombonera an institution would be a gross understatement. As the third oldest restaurant on the entire island of Puerto Rico, La Bombonera has continuously been one of […]

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Bakeries, BLD, Breakfast, Caribbean, Comfort Food, local eateries, sandwiches, Travel, Vacation

Power Lunch: Osteria La Buca

September 28, 2011by Franny Leave a comment

In the old Hollywood days, movie executives would have power lunches; meetings where they would hash out ideas, sign contracts, negotiate deals. Now while most business isn’t so formal anymore […]

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Italian, local eateries, local food, Lunch, sandwiches

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