We ventured out over the weekend for a bike ride and to try a new lunch spot in town, Local Foods.
Local Foods can be describe as a casual, hip diner meets a deli with creative sandwiches, inventive sides all prepared with fresh and local ingredients. They also have some great micro beers on tap.
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A fabulous beach resort in Miami, Florida. Key Biscayne to be exact. This Ritz-Carlton resort demands rest and relaxation. We were here planning the 4th Annual Mom 2.0 Summit and spent most of our time in meetings. But since our meetings consisted of tasty food and ocean views I’m not complaining. If you find yourself… Read more
Walking down Ocean Drive in Miami, Florida is a beautiful sight.
The ocean, palm trees, runners, rollerbladers, and lack of clothing all look just like you’ve imagined.
At the Versace Mansion people are on the sidewalk AND across the street taking pictures of this house behind the iron gates.
It is easily the most photographed… Read more
My first time to the Pacific Northwest was so tasty!
I really dig Portland, Oregon and its progressive food culture. Everything from international to vegetarian to vegan to organic… “Pods” (local term for an area of foodcarts) lined the streets in downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The 170+ foodcarts in this city breeds deliciousness by the plenty.
Stomach growling,… Read more
Nestled in Texas’ famed Hill Country, north of San Antonio is The Welfare Café.
In a 100 year-old post office and former general store, The Welfare Café offers fine dining Texas-style, serving up dishes true to the region in a Hill Country atmosphere that makes you want to prop up your Luccheses and relax. The owners, Gaby… Read more
The Fig Tree Restaurant is one of my favorite fine dining spots in San Antonio, Texas. It truly stands out among the margarita bars, hotel restaurants and chain eateries that dominate the River walk area.
It is historically referred to as the Gray-Guilbeau House. The building is named for James Gray and French consul Francois Guilbeau who… Read more
I can’t agree more with the San Francisco Chronicle that one of the best meals to be found in the city is at North Beach Restaurant. As wine club members of Petroni Vineyards we have enjoyed their award-winning wines but never experienced the restaurant. North Beach, the famed Italian restaurant has received top reviews over the year which… Read more
It is a swanky little bungalow-style restaurant themed around frogs. The menu is creatively divided between “Behave” and “Misbehave” options that make your decision fun and a bit of an adventure.
The space has seating indoors or outdoors… Read more
If you are visiting the Texas Hill Country, be sure to save an evening for The Nest (you’ll need a reservation) as you won’t want to miss the experience. We’ve dined here on several occasions over the years and the quality has never faded. One… Read more
Eight years ago my husband and I were introduced to Indian cuisine at a small restaurant in West Houston called Ashiana. Dining there regularly on Chef Kiran’s classically prepared Indian dishes, we fell in love with the food. Many years later we moved to a different part… Read more
