As I mentioned, one of the highlights of my Seattle trip was dinner at Canlis. Run by the 3rd generation of the Canlis family, this is fine dining at its peak, in a beautiful setting with floor…
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Travelogue – Weekend in Seattle
Despite having grown up in Northern California, I’m ashamed to say I have spent very little time in the Pacific Northwest. With so much buzz in the culinary and wine scene, it’s been on my…
Travelogue – Amsterdam Pt. 2: The Eats
I was not only shocked with how much I fell in love with Amsterdam, but was also blown away by the food. Every meal we enjoyed had me proclaiming my love for this place! Prices…
Wine Wednesdays – Ruhlmann Dirringer 2015 Pinot Blanc Reserve
One of my favorite meals in Amsterdam was our last lunch before flying out. Restaurant Breda was recommended by the bartender at the Pulitzer Hotel bar and it was a great suggestion. It was the…
Travelogue – Weekend in Amsterdam
From New Amsterdam to Old Amsterdam, a group of girlfriends and I decided to hop the pond for a weekend in Amsterdam to celebrate a special birthday. I had never been, figuring I would get…
Lakeside Morning Granola from Geneva On The Lake
One of my favorite parts of any getaway is the hotel breakfast. I prefer to stay at inns and B&B’s for that very reason. I love nothing more than starting my day over a cup…
Wine Wednesdays – Seneca Lake Wine Trail
As I mentioned in my first Finger Lakes post, we visited some great wineries along the east and west sides of Seneca Lake. As I also mentioned, there are dozens and dozens of wineries in…
Travelogue – The Finger Lakes and Geneva on the Lake
Is it just me or is anyone else extremely bummed about summer’s official ending? How does it always seem to go so fast?? The only thing to do is plan more adventures to look forward…
Wine Wednesdays – Eating and Drinking Champagne in Champagne
One more post to round out my France travelogue! I wanted to highlight some of the amazing food and wine we enjoyed in and around the Champagne region outside of our visits to Henri Giraud…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Champagne Pt. 2 Moet & Chandon
In contrast to our first appointment at smaller producer, Henri Giraud, our second appointment we went back to the OG and arguably the founder of it all, Moët & Chandon. At first I was hesitant…