Today marks exactly two years since I arrived in North Carolina and became an official resident. Sugarface and I packed up our things and caravanned with our dogs for three… [Continue Reading]
Instagrammable Desserts in Houston
I know I’m biased as I was born and raised in Houston, but I think everyone could be sweet on Houston if they just spent some time getting to know… [Continue Reading]
The Best Frozen Desserts in the Triangle
Ah, summer. The perfect time for ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats. The summer heat can feel unbearable sometimes but the long stretches of sunshine and frozen desserts still… [Continue Reading]
Good Harvest, My New Favorite Hot Pot Restaurant
Hot pot is best enjoyed with people you love. There’s something inherently communal and intimate about hot pot. I hadn’t found a hot pot restaurant in North Carolina to replace… [Continue Reading]
M Pocha Opens and Durham is All the Better for It
M Pocha is now officially open in Durham. Offline hosted a sneak peek a couple of weeks ago, and the tickets were sold out in just thirty minutes! I’m so… [Continue Reading]
10 Reasons Why You Should Stay at the UNICO Resort in the Riviera Maya
As summer kicks off, I’m reminded that I never blogged about my luxury stay at UNICO an all-inclusive resort located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. It’s about an hour from Cancun… [Continue Reading]
A Day Immersed in North Carolina Cattle Industry
The phrase “farm-to-table” gets used so often in our everyday food language that it can sometimes be taken for granted. Two weeks ago, Linda and I had the opportunity to… [Continue Reading]
How to Make Friends When You Move to a New City
One of my biggest sources of anxiety, when I moved to North Carolina, was figuring out how to make friends as a thirty-something. I was warned that it will take… [Continue Reading]
But Have You Had Japanese-Italian Cuisine? #Raleigh
Now you can have Japanese-Italian cuisine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Update November 2020: I’m sad to report Papa Shogun recently closed due to COVID-19. For more ideas on how to… [Continue Reading]
Brunch at Oak Steakhouse in Raleigh: Another reason to love Sundays
I recently enjoyed brunch at Oak Steakhouse in Raleigh and couldn’t wait to tell you about it. Oak Steakhouse opened in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh a… [Continue Reading]