Ericka @Chef PickyKid and MeDo you live in the Phoenix area or are you planning to travel to Phoenix in the next few weeks? If you are, then Arizona Restaurant Week is a must-do, especially if you’re a foodie …
Portola Hotel Monterey Review
Tracy IsemingerIf you happen to be traveling to Monterey, California… The Portola Hotel is MY choice of accomodations while visiting. Why? Well, I’m glad you asked! *Disclaimer – I recieved a reduced media rate in …
Restaurant 1833 Monterey Review
On my recent travel to Monterey for the Pebble Beach Food & Wine event, I had the opportunity to dine at the historic Restaurant1833. This place is a place filled with history, stories and passion. …
Restaurant Review: Farm Burger Decatur, GA
From Calculus to CupcakesFarm Burger is an Atlanta area favorite with three locations in the area and a new one in Asheville, NC. Farm Burger prides itself on using meat from local sustainable and humane farms. They are …
Carmel Food Tours – Enjoy a Food Filled Day with Friends
While visiting Monterey, I stumbled upon a local food tour of Carmel. I really didn’t know much about Carmel but thought since I was traveling for Food & Wine it was the perfect fit to …
Wine and Chocolate – The Perfect Pair
Wine and Chocolate. Need I say more? They have been paired together since the beginning. There is just something about that rich, creamy texture and the full taste of chocolate that make it partner perfectly …
Pebble Beach Food & Wine Lexus Grand Tasting
The sixth annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine event at the Pristine Inn at Spanish Bay proved to be a spectacular show. In addition to the multiple seminars, cooking demos, interactive lunches and dinners, the …
Dine and Dash – Cannery Row with Soul – A Kia Soul that is!
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to drive the new 2013 Kia Soul. I decided to make a fun day of it and make a quick drive down to Cannery Row in Monterey for a …
Pebble Beach Food & Wine – Secrets of a Sommelier
This last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the sixth annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event. It was truly an amazing experience and feel so fortunate I get to share it with all …
Seattle Dining Guide via Taste Washington #DailyDishMagazine
I recently attended the Taste Washington 2013 event in Seattle, Washington and had the opportunity to taste from over 65 of the Northwest best restaurants. Needless to say, in 4 hours time, with the over …
Pebble Beach Food and Wine Returns for 2013
The Pebble Beach Food and Wine Event 2013 is just 4 short days away and it is sure to be a blast. The event is presented by Food & Wine Magazine and takes place April …
Taste Washington 2013
If you live in the Pacific Northwest or just love food & wine, then Taste Washington is THE place to be! *Disclosure: I received admittance to this event at no charge for media coverage …
Spring Training Restaurant Guide: Part Two
Spring Training is in full swing here in Arizona! Last week I shared some of my favorite Phoenix area restaurants in Arizona Spring Training Restaurant Guide Part One, and now it’s time for the second …
Announcing Taste Washington
Do you live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you love food and wine? Then you MUST go to “Taste Washington” this coming weekend, March 23-24. Taste Washington is the largest single region food and wine …
Arizona Spring Training Restaurant Guide-Part One
I can always tell when Spring Training kicks off in Arizona. Suddenly, there are more out of state license plates than Arizona plates driving around town, and the traffic seems to double overnight. Not to mention, my …
Restaurant Review: Utage Athens, GA
I have really wanted to start restaurant reviews for a while now, so naturally, I decided to start with one of my favorites: Utage in Athens, GA. Utage is a wonderful sushi bar that offers …
Spend your Valentines on the Queen Mary
Are you looking for somewhere special to spend your Valentines Day? A fabulous dinner and romantic accommodations? Well, if you live in Southern California, or will be in the neighborhood of Long Beach, you simply …
Coast Gateway Hotel and Dining
Food and travel. The two go hand in hand. We had the opportunity to stay at the Coast Gateway Hotel at Sea Tac Airport recently. Right next to the Hotel and providing the room service …
Medieval Times Dinner Theater
Have you been to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament? If you haven’t, you should check this out for some good family fun. The Medieval Times Dinner Theater combines a hearty meal and fun entertainment. Medieval …
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum – Cafe
If you happen to be in Southern California, be sure to take some time to stop by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Spend your day wandering through the tour and end with a …