Ring in the New Year with Pizza

Brands, Entertaining, Holidays, Party Themes, Pies, Recipes, Restaurant, Tutorial

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Domino’s®. For 2019, my New Year’s resolution is to be more open and honest. So, I’m going to get ahead of the year and start right now. I am old! Much older than I look (thank you, Grandma, for the no-wrinkle genes). There, I …

Quick Restaurant Review: Tribute at the Houstonian

Alcohol, Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Drinks, Recipes, Restaurant, Spirits, Travel, Wine

Amazing new restaurant alert! If you find yourself in the Houston area, there is a fabulous new restaurant you have to check out. The Tribute at the Houstonian offers up a gorgeously rustic fine cuisine experience inspired by Texas, Louisiana, and Mexico. I got a sneak peek of their menu and wine pairings earlier this …

Top 3 Foodie Experiences on Oahu

Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

Even on vacation, I can’t help but work a little. Like most people, it’s just hard to switch off completely. Luckily for me, my work is food. So when I recently went on a long-overdue family vacation to Oahu, Hawaii, I decided to eat my way through the less publicized foodie experiences and report back. …

Uchi & the Rise of Chef Chris Davies

Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

It is a rare occurrence that a restaurant patron finds themselves in a serendipitous moment. A moment between obscurity and unmitigated glory. However if you dine at Uchi in Houston’s trendy Montrose quarter, you will find yourself in that exact fateful hour. You will likely be dining on the creations of the restaurant’s new Chef …

Foodie Travel Guide: Spring 2018 Hot Spots

Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

We may be only four months into the new year, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t already need a vacation. Between a turbulent political atmosphere, extreme weather, and an economy that still isn’t free of the recession’s hold, you may just need to get away for a few days. So unplug and pack your …

Beer Hotel: BrewDog Brewery’s Doghouse

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Drinks, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

In my early to mid-twenties, I moved away from my cozy home in Los Angeles to pursue higher education in Ohio. Columbus, Ohio to be exact. I knew absolutely nothing about the town I was moving to. All I knew was that it had a stellar school (OSU, baby!) and I was blessed with the …

Winemakers Week in Belize

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Drinks, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

Looking to plan a winter holiday to escape the frigid temperatures of the season? Then I have a suggestion: Drink wine in Belize. I know, brilliant idea, right?! The Family Coppola Hideaways is inviting guests to join them for a one-of-a-kind Winemaker Week from November 29 to December 6. This extravagantly curated wine tasting adventure will take …

Austin Bites!

Appetizers, Celebrity Chefs, Chef Spotlight, Recipes, Restaurant, Travel

If you’re not a native Texan, then there are only a few things you know about the gigantic state. BBQ, Boots, Davy Crockett, and Austin. I had heard tales of the Austin food scene and the magnificence in which it feeds all visitors. So, when I had the opportunity to visit the trendy city, I …