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A Weekend Getaway to the Windy City

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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Navy Pier from the Seadog architectural boat cruise

I’m not really much of a city person. Give me ocean or mountain scenery over skyscrapers any day of the week. But there are a few cities that, for one reason or another, have really captured my heart, and Chicago is … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cities, fine dining, foodie, illinois, mexican, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

Dig IN 2016: A Taste of Indiana

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Adrienne

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Griddled corn cakes with peach-blueberry compote and husk cream from Vida

If you’ve ever wanted to sample food from the best local restaurants across Indiana in a single afternoon, get yourself to Dig IN, a farm-to-fork festival (with an adorably punny name) that is held annually in late August in Indianapolis. Dishes from … Continue reading →

Posted in foodie, indiana, usa

A Day at the Indiana State Fair

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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Midway sign

When you grow up in Iowa, you become something of an elitist about state fairs. After all, there aren’t any other fairs that are listed in the travel guide “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” or that have a … Continue reading →

Posted in foodie, indiana, usa

The Sweet Side of New York City

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Adrienne

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Ice cream sandwich from The Meatball Shop

I think it’s hard to argue with the assertion that New York City is the best city in the US – and one of the best in the world – for food. Sure, you may be able to get better … Continue reading →

Posted in desserts, foodie, new york, restaurants, usa

Visiting Nashville with Dog in Tow

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Adrienne

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Ducks in Centennial Park

We consider our dog Dancer a member of our family, and take her with us on our travels whenever possible. She’s a great traveler and is usually perfectly content to snooze in the hotel room while we go out and do stuff, but … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, foodie, pet-friendly, tennessee, usa

A Weekend in Nashville: 72 Hours of Eating All the Southern Food I Could Get My Hands On

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Adrienne

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Biscuit Love, Nashville, TN

When I found out we were moving to Indiana from California last year, one of the things I was most excited about was the (relative) proximity to Southern cities, especially Nashville. I know Nashville is having A Moment right now, … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cities, foodie, restaurants, soul food, southern, tennessee, usa

My Favorite Food Spots from a Weekend in Portland, Oregon

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Adrienne

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Steak club biscuit, Pine State Biscuits, Portland, OR

Portland is a great city for foodies, and it’s compact and easy to navigate, meaning you can see – and eat – a lot, even in a regular two-day weekend. My #1 recommendation for food in Portland is the charming … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, desserts, foodie, italian, oregon, restaurants, southern, usa

The Best Places to Eat in Napa Valley

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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Caramelized diver sea scallops with cauliflower puree, Redd, Yountville, California

It’s not all about the wine: Napa Valley is also a serious food destination. It may be best known for super spendy restaurants like The French Laundry, but there is a lot of great food available at much more reasonable … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, california, fine dining, foodie, french, italian, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

Acquerello: SF’s Best Fine Dining

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Adrienne

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Ridged pasta with 'fois gras' scented with black truffles and Marsala, Acquerello restaurant, San Francisco, California

Since I wrote about my second favorite San Francisco fine dining spot, it seems only appropriate to share my #1 favorite. After five years of eating our way through the Bay Area and Napa, both my husband and I agree … Continue reading →

Posted in california, fine dining, foodie, italian, luxury, restaurants, usa

A Perfect Spring Day in Paris

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Adrienne

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Notre Dame cathedral at sunset, Paris, France

For a long time, I didn’t love Paris. I liked it, to be sure (how could I not? After all this blog has “Desserts” in its title, and Paris is home to the macaron, the pain au chocolat and countless … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, foodie, france, misadventures

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