Category: Travels

World Tour: The Road to NOLA
[ 1 ] December 2, 2011 |

World Tour: The Road to NOLA

College basketball is in full swing and friends have yet another reason to gather around the TV each week for finger food, drinks and trash-talking. As a proud Tar Heel, this time of year always excites me; however, this year my excitement level has been taken up a notch. This year’s Final Four will bring […]

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Fiola
[ 2 ] December 1, 2011 |

Fiola

Never judge a book by it’s cover.  So cliche, but this was my exact thought immediately after leaving Fiola.  From the outside looking in, Fiola can be a bit intimidating for the casual diner.  You would think you can only enter unless you are a card carrying member of one of those members-only clubs in […]

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Fall Food Roundup
[ 0 ] August 26, 2011 |

Fall Food Roundup

WINE DOWN The 2011 New York City Wine & Food Festival takes place on September 29-October 2, 2011.  Buitoni is the official sponsor for the festival this year and is giving away two tickets to the festival and a trip for two to NYC.  Additionally, other prizes will be awarded including complimentary Buitoni frozen meals […]

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Eataly
[ 1 ] July 20, 2011 |

Eataly

There is food and then there is Eataly.  After receiving buzz that the New York flagship store, Eataly, would be making its way down to the District I knew it was time for a visit. Now let me tell you little about me. As soon as I tell someone I’m originally from New York, the […]

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Guest Post: Fast Food Down Under
[ 7 ] June 10, 2011 |

Guest Post: Fast Food Down Under

In our fast-paced and busy world, restaurants that offer quick, convenient meals have become more commonplace than ever. The land down under is no exception. Fast food chains in Australia are definitely a growing trend. In the United States there are several well-known fast food chains– McDonalds, Arby’s, Burger King, Subway, and Kentucky Fried Chicken, […]

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