Portland, Maine is a port town on Costco Bay and it is a beautiful cool little town that has become home to many incredible restaurants that are considered some of the best in the country. If you are a foodie then this is a must destination although be prepared for cold winters. It is also […]
Portland
Les Madeleines was such an unexpected treat. It’s a cozy French-style spot known for made-from-scratch pastries & desserts plus a full breakfast & lunch menu. It’s downtown and it’s wonderful. I was introduced to the Kouign-amann which is a round crusty cake, made with bread dough containing layers of butter and sugar folded in. But what it really […]
Salt Lake City
On the East side of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall is the East End. Used to be not much but now it rivals the hip West End (which is on the other side of the mall). Cured is a wonderful gourmet grocery store & cafe with hand-picked cheese, charcuterie, & wine. Really incredible. I had the salami and cheese […]
Boulder
Onefold is really a great little find. It is just east of downtown. It’s small, quaint, counter service and the food and pastries are amazing and I am told the coffee is great too. Fresh ingredients cooked up right. I had the Congee. Savory rice porridge cooked in chicken stock, duck confit, poached egg, green onions, […]
Denver
Chocolate is not chocolate. When in Asheville visit the French Broad Chocolate Factory or the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. They are chocolate specialists using carefully sourced beans to create truffles, bars & other sweets. Really amazing. You can tour the factory or hang out in the lounge and have a good ol’ time.
Asheville
Hangin out in the Lower East Side in NYC eating some killer eggs bene at Clinton Street Baking Company. I substituted smoked salmon for the ham. Tasty! Throw a scratch made scone in there at you are good to go. And the Chicken and Waffles are serious real deal.
New York City
