Great Italian in Berlin|Mädchenitaliener in Mitte

Mitte is a bustling neighborhood in Berlin full of bars, restaurants and close to attractions like Alexanderplatz, Brandenburger Tor and museums. Schönhauser Strasse is a wonderful street with boutiques and cafes with a cozy Italian corner restaurant called Mädchenitaliener. We happened upon Mädchenitaliener before going to see the Eisbären Berlin play (Berlin’s professional hockey team). The […]

It’s Christmas Market Time in Hamburg & Erfurt, Germany

Christmas markets, known as Christkindlmarkt and Weihnachtsmarkt, have been held in Germany since the mid 1400s and are very popular today. Millions of people visit the markets throughout Germany to celebrate Advent and spend time with family and friends. My first Chistkindlmarkt was in Chicago in Daley Plaza and I loved it. I had heard […]

Breakfast in Soho – Jack’s Wife Freda

Jack’s Wife Freda is a cute little spot in Soho on Lafayette Street. We walked by and noticed the charming white and green awning and took a peek inside to find a bright yet cozy space with leather bench seating along the walls and a long communal table in the center. Arriving just at opening […]

Restaurant Xelini The Barrigón- Deià, Mallorca Spain

This summer I spent an incredible week in Deià, Mallorca for my wedding. My mom hosted a welcome dinner for the families at Xelini The Barrigón located just off the main street in Deià. Xelini is a charming restaurant in a 130 year old stone building with amazing views of the Serra de Tramunta mountains. […]

Best Breakfast Sandwiches In Boston – Mike & Patty’s

This tiny breakfast spot on the corner of Church Street is off the beaten path but that doesn’t stop the crowds from flocking here. If it weren’t for the line outside it would be easy to miss Mike & Patty’s as it blends into the neighborhood. That and the smell of bacon.

Tasting Life @ Mamma Maria – North End, Boston

Located on a quaint cobblestone street just steps from Paul Revere‘s house sits the exceptional Italian restaurant Mamma Maria. With so many Italian restaurants in the North End Mamma Maria is truly a standout with its excellent service, locally sourced food and amazing city views. It should be on everyone’s list to try. The restaurant […]

Ridiculously Good Food at Myers + Chang – Boston

I am in love with Myers + Chang. Everything about this place is great, the space, the vibe, the service and the food. I was so happy I found this restaurant in the South End neighborhood while I was in Boston for the 4th of July. Myers + Chang is a casual diner with a […]

5ish Things to Do in Nashville

The first impression of Nashville is of a growing city, scaffolding and construction sites dot the downtown area in what looks like a hotel boom in the city. I was told over eight hotels were being built and these were seriously big hotels. Good sign for Nashville. On the way to the hotel I noticed […]

A Night at Foreign Cinema or How Everyone Ate My Sesame Fried Chicken

Foreign Cinema has become a San Francisco standard and for good reason. Gayle Pirie and John Clark have consistently served tremendous and inventive California/Mediterranean influenced food on an almost daily changing menu. Several options went through my mind when I was thinking about where to have my bachelorette dinner but Foreign Cinema won out with […]

Coming Home to the Mission and Delfina – San Francisco, CA

I wrote about my celebration weekend in San Francisco earlier this month and wanted to follow-up with my trip to Delfina. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Delfina. I’ve been on dates there, had heart-to-hearts with friends, and celebrated many occasions. Each time it has always felt like I was coming […]