Sugo Pizza is a sleek unassuming pizza al taglio shop in Amsterdam’s De Pijp neighborhood. In case you’re unfamiliar with “al taglio”, it means by the slice. Romans eat pizza like this morning, noon and night and I have to admit, it’s one of my favorite things about the city! This is the one and only Roman […]
A Day in Mitte, Berlin
At the heart of Berlin, exists Mitte, an affluent neighborhood known for its shops, eats, and galleries. Though it may not impress the hipsters in Kreuzberg or the trendsetters in neighboring Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte seems to have it all. Here, abandoned graffitied buildings sit adjacent to modern contemporary homes. Sprightly young families sip on freshly […]
Dada Falafel: The Best Falafel in Berlin
If a restaurant is only going to do one thing, they better do it well. Dada Falafel does exactly that. Like any falafel joint, for just €4 you can get a falafel sandwich to go, but a true falafel enthusiast will grab a seat on the sunny terrace and enjoy. How to order If you’re in a hurry, […]
24 Hours in Antwerp Part 2
After a long day of sightseeing in Antwerp and unexpected torrential downpours, we rallied for the evening. Since we hadn’t eaten too long before, we decided our first stop would be for cocktails at a place cleverly named, Sips Cocktailbar. Sips Cocktailbar Sips is owned by Manuel Wouters. Manuel offers an impressive menu of cocktails to […]
24 Hours in Antwerp Part 1
A glass of wine or two and a few clicks was all it took for me and two friends to book a one-way ticket to Antwerp. Turns out, I love Antwerp and here are the many reasons why. So many in fact, I had to split the post into two equally fabulous parts. Want to hear […]
Brunch at The Publican, Chicago
It’s no question that Chicago has some of the hottest dinner spots in America. But can Chicago brunch like New York City? The short answer is, yes. The Publican serves their seasonal brunch menu to hungry diners every Saturday and Sunday. If the line out the door isn’t enough indication to how popular The Publican is, […]
Top street foods in Amsterdam | A Local Guide
Dutch cuisine isn’t exactly something people talk about. Italian food, absolutely. Spanish food, most definitely. Chinese food, uhh duh! But Dutch food doesn’t typically rank high in the Michelin world. Of course, being the food-loving traveler that I am, I sought out to find the best street foods in Amsterdam. The Top 7 street foods in Amsterdam […]
Midtown Oyster Bar: Where to Eat in Newport, RI
Midtown Oyster Bar Midtown Oyster Bar snuck its way into Newport’s foodie scene back in June, 2013. Since then, Midtown has clearly earned it’s place on Newport’s Hot List. Midtown offers it’s diners an ambitious menu highlighting local classics and internationally inspired dishes. Of course, shellfish and seafood are the stars at Midtown Oyster Bar, […]
The Best Stalls at La Boqueria
The Best Stalls at La Boqueria Tucked away on Barcelona’s most famous street is Barcelona’s even more famous market, La Boqueria. The street is called Las Ramblas. Las Ramblas is a little less than a mile long and leads from Plaza Catalunya all the way to the seaport. Las Ramblas at one time was a river. […]
Universal Kiosk: Where to Eat Lunch at La Boqueria
No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to El Mercat de La Boqueria. La Boqueria is one of the reasons why Barcelona is my favorite city in Spain. If you enter the market in the early morning hours or just after the tourists have lunched, you can truly appreciate and understand Catalan life. […]