A long weekend in Asheville, North Carolina brought my best friend and I to various shops and restaurants. See my top 5 foodie highlights from our trip, including our visit to: Strada Italiano, The Bee Charmer, Twisted Laurel, The Times Bar & Coffee Shop, and Bebettes Beignets and Coffee. Click to read more about each visit and see my ranking of the foodie highlights.
Plough
To wrap up our last day in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we visited the downtown shops like the Lancaster Troll Market and the Demuth Museum, before having a wonderful dinner at Plough. Plough is in the Penn Square Marriott and features a modern restaurant serving locally-sourced ingredients. Click to read the full restaurant and travel review of our last day in Lancaster.
Lancaster Central Market
On our third day in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we visited the famous Lancaster Central Market. We spent the afternoon exploring their tea vendors, empanada stands, decorative goods, and foodie options like pickles, beef jerky, and Italian specialities. Read about the 8 stands we visited and what we ordered during our visit. Click to read the full post of our Lancaster Central Market visit.
The Amish Village
Our second day in Lancaster, Pennsylvania brought us to Ronks, PA, where we had breakfast at Amish-run Katie's Kitchen before heading to The Amish Village. We spent the whole day at the village, exploring the Amish house, driving through the farmland, and exploring the village farm, schoolhouse, and more. Click to read the full review on the blog.
August Recap
From lobster rolls, to coffee shops, and a Mexican bowls -- check out my three new food destinations in my August Recap. Where I share three new restaurants and foodie spots in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. Click to read the full post, on the blog!
Annie Bailey's
After visiting Wheatland, we checked into our accommodations at The Rocky Springs Bed & Breakfast. Then, we headed back to downtown Lancaster for dinner at Annie Bailey's. We dined outside on their patio and had a delicious meal of classic Irish fare. Click to read the full restaurant review, on the blog!
July Recap
My July Recap features the start of my summer travel series, highlighting our visit to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. We started our trip in downtown Lancaster with beignets from the Lancaster Beignet Company, a visit to Gallery Row, and a tour of Wheatland. Click to read the full July Recap on the blog!
Rat's Restaurant
After visiting the Grounds for Sculpture, we decided to visit Rat’s Restaurant in Hamilton, New Jersey for lunch. Featuring a French menu of offerings, multiple dining rooms with bold designs, and outdoor dining in a patio overlooking the Grounds for Sculpture gardens, Rat’s Restaurant delivered a delicious meal. Click to read my full restaurant review of our lunch at Rat’s.
June Recap
My 2024 June Recap features our visit to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. We spent over four hours wandering the 44 acres of greenery, sculptures, and exhibits. Click to read my full post of our visit to Grounds for Sculpture.
Carlos Mexican Food
Carlos Mexican Food in Little Falls, New Jersey offers authentic Mexican dishes for amazing prices. We visited on a Friday night and had a great experience in their colorful restaurant. From empanadas, to tacos, and homemade entrees, click to read my first impression restaurant review of Carlos Mexican Food.
May Recap
I’ve heard about the American chain of Asian supermarkets — called H Mart, but had never visited one before. I knew there was one in Edison, New Jersey, and was surprised to find that there was one in Paramus as well. So for my May Recap, my boyfriend and I decided to visit H Mart Paramus.
Ippudo 5th Avenue
After visiting the AKC Museum of the Dog, my boyfriend and I went to Ippudo 5th Avenue for dinner. Our multi-course meal featured made-to-order teriyaki spare ribs, mocktails, and delicious ramen. Click to read my full restaurant review of Ippudo 5th Avenue, on the blog!
AKC Museum of the Dog
My first visit back to New York City after the pandemic, was to visit the AKC Museum of the Dog on Park Avenue. This museum is dedicated to the education and appreciate of the dog and the human/canine relationship. With two floors of artwork and interactive exhibits, dog lovers will enjoy spending a day at the AKC Museum of the Dog. Click to read more about my visit!
April Recap
I had vacation time this April, I saw the opening season for U-Pick Tulips at the Holland Ridge Farm, right here in New Jersey! They offered fields of self-pick tulips and I knew that I had to visit for my April highlight. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to see thousands of tulips without flying to another country to enjoy them.
March Recap
I decided to visit the Morris Museum for my March monthly recap on one of the few sunny weekends that hinted of summertime. The Morris Museum was recommended to me as a great New Jersey museum to visit. After browsing the current exhibits, I was excited to visit to see their multiple galleries of artwork, sculptures, and interactive exhibits.
February Recap
I feel like it was yesterday that I was writing my January Recap from our brunch in downtown Montclair. Without realizing it, it was March, and I couldn’t believe that the month was over. Looking back on the month, the February highlight was dinner at Turtle + the Wolf in Upper Montclair.
SLA Thai
After exploring downtown Montclair, my boyfriend and I made a reservation in Upper Montclair to visit SLA Thai. We had an amazing dinner featuring Northern Thai dishes in a bold and beautiful restaurant. Click to read my first impression restaurant review and get my recommendations.
January Recap
My January Recap, a continuation of my monthly reflection series, kicks off the new year with adventures in downtown Montclair. From brunch at Toast, to visiting the Montclair Art Museum, check out my January Recap and highlights by clicking to read more.
Tino's Artisan Pizza Co.
A rainy Friday evening brought us to Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. in Upper Montclair. This Italian restaurant features local organic ingredients, thin crust pizzas with unique toppings, and other tasty options. Click to read my first impression restaurant review of Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. in Upper Montclair.
Tortas Lokas
Friday evening in Upper Montclair brought us to Tortas Lokas — a Mexican restaurant serving delicious tacos, massive sandwiches, and other tasty treats. Click to read the full restaurant review of Tortas Lokas and my recommendations when visiting this Upper Montclair restaurant.