If you’re even mildly into food (or just know your way around a good cheeseburger), you’ve probably heard whispers that Chicago does burgers very well. And it’s true. When it comes to the best burgers in Chicago, the city is stacked, but only a few are actually worth enduring the infamous waitlists and three-hour queues….
Food & Drink
Eat Here, Drink There — Nantucket
Nantucket tastes like buttered lobster rolls, espresso on cobblestones, and a spritz with your toes in the sand. It’s a place where meals turn into memories, and sometimes the best thing you order isn’t on the plate but in the glass. Some spots wowed me with their plates, others with their pours – and a…
Pinot Noir Country: Willamette Valley, Oregon
I’ll be the first to admit, Pinot Noir isn’t my go-to. When I’m scanning a wine list or pacing the aisles of my local wine shop, I tend to reach for something bolder — like a Cabernet Sauvignon with a little more edge. But there’s no denying the quiet charm of a well-made Pinot: bright,…
Everything I Ate & Drank in Charleston, Ranked
In the off-chance you have yet to find what you’re looking for in one of the hundreds of Charleston blog posts out there, here’s yet another. South Carolina’s ‘Holy City’ is historic, charming, full of color and a foodie’s dream destination. Architectural wonders lie around every cobblestone-clad corner, as does fresh seafood, Lowcountry classics, renowned…
Don’t Sleep on This East Coast Wine Region
Dreaming of a wine country getaway closer to home? For those on the East Coast look no further than Charlottesville, Virginia. Virginia is one of the country’s top wine-producing states, with about forty wineries in the Charlottesville area alone. As the saying goes, Virginia is for (wine) lovers. Not knowing much about Virginia before arriving,…
Cocktails Around Chicago
I almost titled this post Best Cocktails in Chicago, then thought twice. Taste is subjective, and I’m not here to pretend I’ve sampled every gin-forward negroni in the city. (Spoiler: I probably skipped those.) If you’re a tequila, bourbon, vodka, or whiskey kind of person – you’re in the right place. These are some of…