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Visiting my childhood best friend brought me to Atlanta, Georgia for the first time. After driving through Atlanta, we ended up at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. We walked unbelievable flower displays and a special exhibit which was fate for me to see! Check out my photography and thoughts before reading the lunch review.
My last meal in Florence brought me to Trattoria Zà Zà . This uniquely branded restaurant had a spectacular menu to choose from, worthy of my last meal before heading back to the States. Read about what I ordered and where I went for dessert.
An unplanned wander after climbing the Duomo in Florence led me to Agricola Toscana — and my search for homemade pasta! Read my lunch experience at Agricola, the pasta debate, and an informative museum recommendation if you’re traveling to Florence.
I Ghibellini Cafè was the best breakfast I had during my trip to Florence. Plus, an adventure to the top of Florence’s Duomo and Bell Tower. Read the breakfast review, the local area, and see the view from the top of the city.
Gallery lines, famous artwork, my first Tuscan pizza, and delicious dessert. Read my adventures of Day 3 in Florence in Part 2.
Osteria Pastella and exploring Florence’s Central Market was one of my favorite parts of my trip. In Day 3 | Part 1 I share my thoughts from the market and take you through the beautiful meal I had in Osteria Pastella.
Day 2 | Part 3 of my adventures in Florence brings me to a popular part of the city. An amazing dinner reminds me of some family favorite recipes, while a lucky dessert shop finishes out the day with a view!
On my second full day in Florence I spent the afternoon hiking up to the Piazzale Michelangelo in San Niccolò. I explored a historic church and captured some amazing photos of the city. But the best part? An amazing off-the-path panini shop I found by chance. Check out my lunch review of Panini & Vini.
My first full day in Florence is broken up into 3 parts: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For the breakfast segment, you can read about my trip to La Milkeria — and my adventures across the Bridge of Gold. Coming soon in Part 2 is my adventures on the other side of Florence, and where I went for lunch!
Part 2 of my first day in Florence, Italy! I had my first meal in Florence at Le Cappelle Medicee, in the Piazza di San Lorenzo. Check out my thoughts about my appetizer, entree, and surprise treats, and my recommendations around Le Cappelle.
Day 3 of my adventures in Europe brings me to Florence, Italy — the part of my trip that I was dying to experience. Day 1 in Florence, Italy was so long that I’ve broken it into two parts. This is Part 1 | The Foodie’s Journey to Florence, Italy, which shares my adventures navigating from Amsterdam to Florence, my first impressions of Florence, and details about how I found my first meal.
Amsterdam Day 2 | Part 2 — See how I ended up at a small restaurant in Hoofdweg’s neighborhood for dinner. This is my first sit-down restaurant review and it includes pumpkin pizza! Day 2 is my last night in Amsterdam before I fly to Italy.
The largest museum in Amsterdam, a rainy afternoon canal ride, and my first Dutch cappuccino are some of the highlights in Part 1 of my second day in Amsterdam. See how I ended up in Amsterdam’s restaurant district and my thoughts on Dutch donuts! Stay tuned for Part 2 of this post, where I dive into more of my restaurant reviews.
Day 1 of my adventures in Europe — beginning with Amsterdam. Read about my first foodie experience in the Netherlands, including a popular Dutch dessert and street food for dinner. I also share some of my thoughts about Amsterdam’s landscape and my experience traveling around the major monuments!
A pre-Labor Day weekend trip brought me back to Lake George. With gorgeous sunny weather, we were able to visit a popular seasonal restaurant right on the water called The Shoreline Restaurant.
Eating lakeside with a view of the water from the deck makes this a perfect Lake George restaurant for lunch or dinner!
The beautiful Friday weather of Memorial Day weekend inspired me to jump on a train to New York City. My destination of the MoMA had me detour for brunch at Le Pain Quotidien, where I had a delicious, organic treat!
A weeknight trip to Bolton Landing, NY for dinner took Jamie and I on a dinner adventure. We ended up at the Lakeside Lodge and Grille, a local hangout with amazing food.
The Fort William Henry Hotel has two restauraunts to visit during the winter. The Tankard Taverne is one of those spots: half bar, half dining room. The view of the lake and outdoor patio with firepit is something you don't want to miss.
A second breakfast spot for winters in Lake George, NY. The White Lion in The Fort William Henry Hotel offers elegant breakfast's with spectacular lake views.
Jamie and I headed to Lake George, NY for New Years 2017. As one of our favorite spots, this was my first time visiting during the bitter winter. Finding the best breakfast spot? Here it is, The Prospect Mountain Diner.
