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New Orleans: The Food Highlights

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Adrienne

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Fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict, Cafe Fleur de Lis, New Orleans

I’ve long maintained that New Orleans is one of the very best destinations in the US for people who love food, but until recently that assertion was based on a trip I took there with my father when I was … Continue reading →

Posted in brunch, cajun-creole, fine dining, foodie, louisiana, restaurants, seafood, southern, usa

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

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 →

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Campton Place: A San Francisco Gem

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Adrienne

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"Chocolate" (chocolate cremeux served with sliced cherries, smoked ice cream and brittles, Campton Place, San Francisco, California

Campton Place might be one of the most under-rated restaurants in San Francisco.  It’s completely omitted from the California guidebook I own, and isn’t often mentioned by people of my generation as one of the best restaurants in the city, … Continue reading →

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

My Favorite Places to Eat in Vegas

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Adrienne

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Croque Madame, Bouchon at the Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada

I have a couple more posts to do about our Alaska adventure, but I wanted to take a quick break to talk food!  Specifically, some of my favorite places to eat in one of my favorite cities, Las Vegas.  Vegas … Continue reading →

Posted in cities, fine dining, foodie, french, italian, nevada, pet-friendly, restaurants, usa

The Meal of a Lifetime at The French Laundry

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Adrienne

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Shortly before we moved away from the bay area this summer, we had the opportunity to dine at The French Laundry, Thomas Keller’s iconic Napa Valley restaurant that is the recipient of three Michelin stars and is regularly named among … Continue reading →

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