Dining
Louie & Ernie’s Pizza, Bronx, New York
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard I love pizza. I wish I didn’t, but I do. As I have a gluten and wheat sensitivity, I avoid these ingredients. But, when John asked me if I wanted to stop at the best pizza place in New York, I had to give […]
Plum Island Kitchen: Best Pizza Ever
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or nothing at all.” – Julia Child Just like pizza, there is a certain comfort in childhood friends. When my high school friend, Bill, started posting pictures of mouth-watering pizzas on his Facebook page, the girls and I got curious. In high school, we […]
Dubai: Pierchic, Where the Sun Kisses the Ocean
“It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.” – Bernard Williams Restaurants with a view A few years ago, my friend, Leann, sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. I was able to hit two of these restaurants, Asiate and El Farallon, the following month. Since the view […]
Good Eats in Koreatown, New York City
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” When I traveled to Vietnam, one of my flights was on a Korean airline, which served Korean food. I had never really eaten Korean food before, and airplane food is usually lacking. However, the spices they served us burst with flavor, […]
MA: James Hook + Co. Lobster Rolls
“Food is the ingredient that binds us together.” A few years ago, my friends, Liz and Ceci, visited me from California. After a fun morning exploring the city via the Boston Duck Tours, we needed to find a place to eat. We decided on lobster rolls, but we had no idea where to go. We asked around, and I […]
The Dynamic Duo Dine at Neptune Oyster
“Roommate Rules: Be a good friend. Laugh every day. Respect each other. Share stuff. Listen to music. Be a good listener. Be spontaneous. Be yourself.” One of the perks of moving back to the Boston area is reconnecting with old friends. Although my college roommate, Shireen, is from the Midwest, she lives in Massachusetts. To celebrate […]
Nest at WP24: A Spectacular LA Skyline
“Happiness is sharing good food with good friends.” A few years ago, a friend sent me an article, 35 Most Amazing Restaurants With A View. My wanderlust gene has led me to a few of these restaurants. When I booked my trip to LA, I asked friends if they would be interested in checking out WP24 […]
Zinc, A Tasty Treat in New Haven
“Sometimes a girl just needs wide open spaces.” Being on the road for work can be a combination of fun, adventure, meeting up with friends, and exhaustion. Sometimes, I stroll into my hotel late at night after grabbing a quick bite in the middle of nowhere, battling slippery roads, and/or stopping to pump gas. Today, I was on […]
The Dog and Pony Tavern, Bar Harbor, Maine
“I’m into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.” – Giada De Laurentiis I love seafood, especially lobster. When Brenda suggested getting a lobster roll while in Bar Harbor, my mouth salivated. My mission […]