CDMX: Contramar
I told my partner about how my mother and I would joke about relationships and romance, and how she would tell me that I would know that a boy loved […]
Category Archives: seafood
Travelogue: An Umbrian Detour to Lake Trasimeno
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 […]
Travelogue: Exploring the Venetian Outer Lagoon {Italy}
For those fortunate enough to spend more than a day in Venice, I highly recommend venturing out into Venice’s outer lagoon. The vibe is entirely different and well worth the […]
Dining: Trattoria Al Gatto Nero | Burano, Venice, Italy
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 […]
Dining: Taverna San Trovaso | Venice,Italy
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 […]
In the Kitchen: Spicy Shrimp & Creamy White Grits
There are some days when all you can do is think of a dish that you really want. Those “I gotta have it” days. In my case, I had a […]
Dining: Meat & Potatoes | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I’ve been sitting on this post for about a month now, which is nobody’s fault other than my own. Our dinner at Pittsburgh’s Meat & Potatoes was pretty much my […]
Travelogue: Spend the day in Morro Bay
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 […]
In the Kitchen: Shrimp and Chorizo Paella
It all started with William-Sonoma. I remember wandering around the crazy home cook’s wonderland and wondering “do people really need paella pans?” I admit, I was intrigued. In my adult life, […]
Dining: El Picoteo | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Spanish tapas from El Picoteo were one of the things we splurged on multiple times while on our trip. Located within our amazing hotel (Hotel El Convento), El Picoteo serves […]
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