Derek, my son, booked City House the Friday night before the race because he knew I wanted pasta. My friend and teammate, Stephen, and his family joined us. Stephen flew in the night before and his family flew in from Jacksonville. They met us at the restaurant. What I Didn't...
Audrey’s: Where the Food and Atmosphere Are Always on Point
For my birthday present, my son took me to Audrey's in Nashville. I've been to Audrey's several times and it is by far my favorite restaurant in Nashville. The food and the atmosphere are always on point. Sean Brock is an amazing chef and every dish he creates is a...
Things to Do in Westchester County This Spring
Bordered by the Hudson River and Long Island Sound in the iconic Hudson Valley, Westchester County is an easy reprieve for those looking to go beyond the everyday. Springtime’s annual reawakening is in full view thanks to Westchester’s 24,000 acres of parkland, and longer, warmer days bring a season of...
Brunch in NYC?
When it comes to brunching in NYC, the choices can be overwhelming. The good news? We’ve got you covered! Here’s our ultimate guide to brunching in NYC, broken down by neighborhood so you can find the spot that’s perfect for your next weekend feast. Upper East Side Let's start with...
Six Tips on Selecting a Wine With Dinner
When selecting a wine with dinner, consider the following: Food pairing Choose a wine that complements the flavors in your meal. For example, a rich red wine pairs well with red meat, while a light white wine pairs well with seafood. Body Consider the body of the wine, which can...
Brunch in Nashville: Henrietta Red
The food scene in Nashville is unreal. Often when I go to a restaurant, it's in a quaint space or little house. I don't know why but it reminds me of Brooklyn. It's different and unique. One of the places that we stumbled upon was Henrietta Red. They serve brunch...
Continental Nashville Review
The Continental Restaurant is located in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown Nashville. My son booked a reservation there for a Sunday night. The restaurant was a vision of Chef Sean Brock. We had frequented Sean's other restaurant, Audrey's the last time we came to town and loved it. The...
KOB by Olivier Restaurant Review Portugal
After trying to get into two different restaurants on our last night in Porto, Portugal, we ended up at KOB (Knowledge of Beef), by Olivier. KOB is located on a quiet block, off the main tourist areas. (So, look it up on Google Maps before you go so that you...
Performance Art and Dinner in Lisbon, Portugal
Cooped in the outskirts of Lisbon, is a beautiful mansion in which we were going to have dinner. The name of the restaurant - Palacio do Grilo. I didn't know what to expect. Forbes Magazine mentioned that there was a place in Lisbon that has both performance art and dinner,...
Fonda Espanya Tasting Menu in Barcelona
On our last night in Barcelona, we went to a restaurant called Fonda Espanya. There, they had a nine-course tasting menu. You could either pair it with wine that the sommelier chooses or with a wine of your choosing. We chose our own wine. The restaurant tries to get back...