Let’s wander the globe and sip divine libations at sunset, eat fresh fruit straight off the tree. From beach-side to mountain tops. Follow me as I travel the globe to give you an honest take on what is truly worth the trip.
“You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together”
As a 1st generation American it’s hard to wrap your head around eating at a restaurant that has been in business since before the USA existed. The rich histories, architecture, traditions passed down for three centuries. That’s something worth traveling to experience.
You never know where you will find that “to die for” bite. I have learned that some of the most moan-worthy food need not come from a glossy Micheline Star restaurant. Sometimes your knees buckle while standing next to a food cart on a side road.
Yes, I am a passionate about wine. It is art in liquid form. From the history of the terrior, cultivation of the grape, harvesting, bottling, and everything in between. Few people truly understand the labor of love, sweat and tears that go into each glass.
Love is the food of life,
travel is the dessert.
Street Food & Trucks
It’s 2 AM and your feet are aching from dancing the night away. Your starved and know that a few tacos or bowl of ramen would really hit the spot. I hear ya! Let’s find those hidden gems together, shall we?
Coffee & Brunch
Oolong, Earl Grey, Lapsang Souchong, Flat White or Cold Brew. No disrespect to that famous green and white Siren, there’s more out there to be had. What’s in your mug?
Looking for the perfect blend of seaside relaxation and Santa Barbara charm? Say hello to the Harbor View Inn—the kind of place that hands you a poolside cocktail, winks at the ocean, and whispers, “Welcome home.” Location: Beach + Pier = Paradise Perched directly across from West Beach and historic Stearns Wharf, the Inn owns…
Ready to ditch the I-5 grind and roll into Santa Barbara in style? Here’s your useful guide to taking the Pacific Surfliner coast-hugging rail route that’s about as scenic as it gets. Pacific Surfliner Why Ride the Surfliner? Stress-free access to SB – Santa Barbara Station (209 State St.) is a stroll from Stearns Wharf,…
Where Your Taste Buds Book a One-Way Ticket to Italy Without Leaving Santa Barbara If you’re strolling along Santa Barbara’s waterfront, basking in the sea breeze and wondering where to take your slightly-too-sophisticated-but-still-fun dinner date (or your hungry, well-dressed self), Toma Restaurant & Bar is your answer. It’s the kind of place that whispers, “Yes,…
A Culinary Traveler
Have a suggestion for a destination? Curious what you’ll find before you book that flight?
Drop me a line and perhaps your suggestion will be the next pin in my map.
It’s a dirty job but some one has to do it.