Powerhouse Chicken and Veggie Sandwich with SunButter Dressing: A Fresh and Easy Weekday Lunch
This Powerhouse Chicken and Veggie Sandwich with creamy SunButter dressing is a quick, healthy, and satisfying lunch that’s perfect for busy weekdays.
Smoky Grilled Wings with Carrot-Celery Slaw
Few foods make people as instantly happy as a big plate of wings. Whether they’re crispy, saucy, grilled, or fried, they’re the kind of dish that disappears almost as quickly as you put them on the table. When I had friends coming over for dinner recently, I knew […]
The Perfect Combo: Doughnuts and Fried Chicken at Astro
Some food pairings just make sense — and doughnuts and fried chicken might be one of the most delicious combinations out there. One of the best places in the DMV area to experience this sweet-and-savory pairing is Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. With locations in Northern Virginia, Washington […]
A Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Lunch at Cafe Fili in Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore has become one of the most exciting dining areas in the city, and one of the newer spots that has quickly become a favorite of mine is Cafe Fili. This Mediterranean-inspired café has a menu filled with fresh, flavorful dishes that work […]
Rooftop Views and Creative Plates at Topside in Mount Vernon
When Hotel Revival opened in Mount Vernon Baltimore, it brought something the neighborhood didn’t quite have before — a rooftop restaurant with incredible city views. Sitting on the top floor of the hotel, Topside overlooks the Washington Monument and the surrounding historic neighborhood, making it one of the […]
New York, NY: A Lunch Stop at Daily Provisions
When my brother suggested Daily Provisions as the “perfect lunch spot” during a recent family outing in New York City, none of us questioned it for a second. The kid knows good food, and he rarely steers us wrong. Sure enough, this Danny Meyer café turned out to […]
Revelstoke, BC: A Meal Worth Repeating at Quartermaster Eatery
When I travel, I almost never eat at the same restaurant twice. There are simply too many places to try and too little time. Maybe I’ll return to the same coffee shop during a trip, but committing to a second full dinner at the same place? That almost […]
Baltimore, MD: A Harbor-View Staycation at Royal Sonesta
Sometimes the best travel experiences happen right in your own city. Recently I had the opportunity to enjoy a staycation at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, and it turned out to be the perfect excuse to experience the harbor from a completely different perspective. […]
Tacos and Margaritas at Blue Plate Taco
After an afternoon wandering around the Santa Monica Pier and walking along the beach, my friend and I realized we were both craving the same thing: tacos and margaritas. Luckily, Blue Plate Taco sits just steps from the pier and had exactly what we were looking for. The […]
Burgers and Beer at Wet City Baltimore
Baltimore, MD: Wet City Lately one of my go-to spots in Mount Vernon has been Wet City Between the rotating beer list and a food menu that consistently delivers, it’s become one of those places I find myself returning to again and again. On this particular evening, my […]