Laurel Grill
Laurel Grill in Culver City is a refined American grill and cocktail spot offering elevated dishes in a mid-century modern dining room with an open kitchen
Laurel Grill in Culver City is a refined American grill and cocktail spot offering elevated dishes in a mid-century modern dining room with an open kitchen
Blue Fish Japanese Restaurant in Montrose serving sushi, speciality rolls and traditional Japanese favorites
Daisy Margarita Bar in Sherman Oaks serves creative margaritas and modern Mexican fare in a fresh take on the classic cantina
S/T Hooligans is a gastropub blending Cajun-inspired food with fantastic local beers in Seattle, Washington
Drift is the signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Seattle, serving seasonal, Pacific Northwest–driven cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, local ingredients, and a warm, nature-inspired setting
La Loba is a Spanish-inspired restaurant in downtown Seattle known for wood-fired dishes, seafood, and shareable plates that blend traditional Spanish flavors with Pacific Northwest ingredients
Red Fish Blue Fish is a popular waterfront seafood shack set in a converted shipping container, known for sustainable fish and chips, tacos, and casual dockside dining on Victoria’s Inner Harbour
70 and Sunny Coffee Co. is a walk-up coffee shop at Pier 70 on Seattle’s waterfront, serving drinks and breakfast light bites with outdoor seating nearby
Perched above downtown Seattle, Fog Room offers crafted cocktails, curated small plates, and sweeping views of the city skyline and Puget Sound
Dinner after listening to jazz at Montreux Jazz Café was the quintessential Montreux experience, in Montreux, Switzerland
Alinea, a renowned culinary destination in Chicago, Illinois, offers a multi-sensory dining experience that challenges traditional food presentation with its innovative dishes.
Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Cedar Creek outside of Austin is everything I love about omakase: decadence, deliciousness - and fun
Dinner at HA’ restaurant was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday at Hotel Xcaret México in Tulum, Mexico
A group dinner at Citrin for DineLA Restaurant Week was a great backdrop for conversation and delicious bites in Santa Monica
Bar Crenn offers refined French inspired cuisine and exceptional cocktails in an intimate, artfully designed setting in in San Francisco, California
Having my birthday dinner at La Paix, a Michelin starred restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, was a bespoke experience in French and Japanese cuisine
Hestia in Austin, Texas, is a sophisticated restaurant that centers its menu around live-fire hearth cooking of high-quality ingredients in a sleek, modern setting.
Mizumi restaurant, in Wynn Las Vegas offers a decadent Japanese menu within a refined and beautiful environment in Las Vegas, Nevada
Dinner at Citrin x Mélisse was a delicious experience of gastronomic pleasure, in Santa Monica, California
Noma. Table of four. Casual perfection, defined.
At Denver’s Michelin-starred The Wolf’s Tailor, Japanese and Italian traditions are fused together using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
Dinner at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants - Los Angeles proved to be - yet again - one of the best, unique and delicious omakase sushi experiences in Encino, California
Lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil was an incredible introduction to a wonderful weekend in wine country of Northern California.
The Michelin starred Expendio de Maíz offers a casual, communal dining experience centered on bespoke Mexican cuisine without a fixed menu
Holbox is a Michelin starred seafood counter serving vibrant Yucatán-style dishes in a relaxed food hall setting
Beckon in Denver, Colorado, is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant offering a seasonal tasting menu that highlights meticulously crafted dishes.
Kato in Los Angeles' Arts District offers a Michelin-starred Taiwanese-inspired tasting menu, blending Asian-American flavors in a sleek, minimalist space
Dinner at Jont in Washington DC firmly placed the cuisine of the restaurant as one of my favorite dining experiences in the United States
Before it burned down, The Restaurant at Meadowood Napa Valley gave me an absolutely incredible, stunning night of service and food
Pretty plating.....
Dinner at The French Laundry. Table for one. Culinary Excellence.
Dinner at SingleThread Restaurant was an experience in decadent perfection - from service to presentation to taste - in Healdsburg, California
Towering over the Manhattan skyline, the Centurion New York showcases a menu of contemporary cuisine, expertly led by Chef Daniel Boulud
Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn in Beverly Hills offers refined French cuisine in a luxurious setting on the top floor of Christian Dior
Dinner at Providence was my first foray into the world of Michelin starred restaurants, in Los Angeles, California
n/naka presents an exquisite kaiseki dining experience, where Chef Niki Nakayama masterfully blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern influences in a meticulously curated tasting menu
Overlooking Central Park, Per Se in New York offers a luxurious culinary experience with artfully presented dishes that blend French technique with seasonal ingredients.
Light bites and drinks at Whiskey & Seaweed, crafted by the kitchen of Core by Clare Smyth, served a delicious procession of pretty plates - in London, England
Lunch at 45 Grill & Health offered me life giving views of Lake Geneva while enjoying mouth watering cuisine and wine of the region
My dinner at Smyth was an incredible experience of relaxed culinary refinement through cuisine and service in Chicago, Illinois
Dinner at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at Lost Spirits Distillery was deliciously, batshit wild - and perfectly fitting for Las Vegas
Dinner at The Duchess restaurant at the W Hotel Amsterdam was a delicious, Michelin star delight - in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dinner at Orsa & Winston is a delicious journey into the culinary mind of Chef Josef Centeno, pairing Italian and Japanese inspiration in DTLA
Dinner at Pasta Bar Los Angeles by Scratch Restaurants was a creative, curious and - above all else - delicious affair in Encino, California
The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a Getty Villa exhibition featuring rare papyrus scrolls and linen mummy wrappings dating back 3,500 years
Photography and the Black Arts Movement was a Getty Center exhibition exploring how artists across the African diaspora used photography to shape Black cultural identity and drive social change
Portugal is a coastal gem in southwestern Europe. From the vibrant capital of Lisbon and the sunny Algarve coast, Portugal combines natural beauty with a warm, delicious food culture.
Chicago is America's great middle city — where world-class food, iconic architecture, and a cultural scene that never stops make it one of the most rewarding urban trips in the country
Istanbul is one of the world's great sensory cities - where Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques, and a food scene built on centuries of spice trading make every corner feel like a discovery
Wyoming, America’s least populated state, is a land of wide-open beauty, home to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, craft spirits, and endless outdoor adventure.
Santorini is Greece's most iconic island — where clifftop dinners, sunset boat tours, and the whitewashed beauty of Oia make every moment feel cinematic
Napa and Sonoma deliver world-class wine, farm-to-table dining, and vineyard landscapes that make Northern California's wine country exceptional
Colorado delivers world-class skiing, Michelin-starred Denver dining, hot springs, and a craft brewery scene that stretches across the Rockies
Washington DC, Maryland, and Delaware deliver the National Mall's cherry blossoms, Chesapeake Bay seafood, Baltimore's craft cocktail bars, and Dogfish Head in Delaware
From Montreux's lakeside promenade to Glacier 3000 and Château de Chillon, Switzerland delivers more beauty per mile than anywhere in Europe.
Copenhagen is Scandinavia's most livable city, where New Nordic cuisine, design hotels, and culture make it unmissable - with Malmö just across the bridge.
Edinburgh is one of Europe's most compelling capitals - a medieval Old Town, world-class whisky, and a dramatic skyline unlike anything else on the continent
Toronto is Ontario, Canada's most cosmopolitan city — with world-class museums and a cultural depth that rewards every neighborhood you wander into.
Amsterdam is Europe's most livable city — a place where world-class museums, candlelit canal dinners, and a thriving food scene make every visit feel effortless. With Rotterdam a easy day trip away, the Netherlands delivers more than you expect
Whale watching off Maui, fresh poke on Kauai, and early morning paddleboarding - salt air, slow mornings, and the Aloha life in full
Montreal is one of Canada's most distinct cities - French-Canadian culture, legendary poutine, and a craft beer scene that rivals anywhere on the continent.
Berlin is one of Europe's most compelling capitals - a city that carries the weight of the 20th century with unflinching honesty while running one of the world's most interesting nightlife scenes alongside it
From Sayulita's yoga retreats to Punta Mita's luxury and Puerto Vallarta's colonial charm, Mexico's Pacific coast is worth every detour
Mammoth Lakes delivers world-class snowboarding, craft breweries, and a mountain town energy that brings me back every single season
Montana and Glacier National Park deliver alpine lakes, the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and a Big Sky wilderness unlike anywhere else in America
Paris is the city that invented the art of living well — where world-class museums, legendary bistros, and a sense of style that permeates every arrondissement make it the most visited city on earth for good reason
From the blue streets of Chefchaouen and the ancient medinas of Fes to the silence of the Sahara at sunrise - Morocco exceeded everything I expected
San Francisco is a coastal city of shifting light and steep streets — where fog moves through neighborhoods like a living rhythm and every block feels shaped by water, wind, and history.
Alberta is one of Canada's most dramatically beautiful provinces - glacial lakes, the Canadian Rockies, prehistoric badlands, and a mountain dining scene worth the drive
London is endlessly rewarding - with great museums, a delicious dining scene, and a city that revealed something new everywhere I wandered
British Columbia is one of Canada's most rewarding provinces — fresh seafood, alpine luxury, and a wild Pacific coastline that rewards every mile you travel along it
The Maldives and Dubai make the most extraordinary pairing - overwater villas on the Indian Ocean followed by desert safaris and the Burj Khalifa.
Upstate New York delivers farm-to-table dining, Finger Lakes wineries, Adirondack adventures, and a Hudson Valley art scene worth every mile from NYC
New York City is America's most electric urban experience - where Michelin-starred dining, live jazz, and the sheer momentum of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond make every visit feel like your first time
Costa Rica delivers rainforest adventures, volcano views, Pacific coast seafood, and a pura vida pace that makes every day feel like a full life lived well
Vermont is a winter wonderland where snow activity and New England charm meet one of the country's most celebrated craft beer scenes
1 Hotel Seattle is a luxury, nature-inspired hotel in downtown Seattle featuring sustainable design in a serene, eco-conscious setting
The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton is a boutique downtown hotel near Pike Place Market, offering a relaxing stay in the heart of Seattle
Wheels Fun Rentals at Washington Park equipped me to cruise the Cherry Creek Trail route through parks, neighborhoods, and public art around Denver
With Soufiane guiding us through the medina, historic sites, and local shops with his knowledgeable and attentive style, Marrakesh quickly became one of my favorite cities in Morocco
Guiding my tour group through the streets of Palermo, Domenico was a skillful guide in showcasing the best of what Sicily's capital city had to offer
The Eco Center at The Westin Bora Bora provides an engaging experience for eduction and connection with marine life through interactive turtle feeding sessions
If you find yourself in Bruges, Belgium, I highly suggest that you find yourself on a lovely tour of the canals, via boat.
Venice Beach and Santa Monica showcase Abbot Kinney, coastal vibes, and a creative energy that makes the Westside of LA unlike anywhere else
The AlgarExperience tour of the dolphins & sea caves and arches off the Algrave Coast was a lovely experience off the coast of Albufeira, Portugal
A busy day exploring Fes - from palaces to the tannery in Fes El Bali - gave me a deeper insight into the city’s culture and history.
The Tupuna Safari 4x4 Tour in Bora Bora offers a scenic off-road adventure led by a local guides, combining panoramic views with cultural and historical insights
A few hours after leaving Istanbul, after two flights and no sleep, I was drinking a beer, on a boat off the coast of Santorini, Greece.
When in Lisbon, one of the easiest and most fun day trips you can take is an easy 40 min train ride to Sintra, Portugal
Olana, in Hudson Valley, New York, is a breathtaking estate and National Historic Landmark that was the home of renowned landscape painter Frederic Edwin Church
Downtown Los Angeles delivers the city's deepest dining history amid the area's most historic core
This evening walking tour of the Gion District in Kyoto, Japan was definitely a unique experience in managing tour expectations
My afternoon in Taormina served up luxurious White Lotus vibes in the beautiful coastal resort town in Sicily
The hike to the Spanish Mosque in Chefchaouen was a challenging, reflective climb that ended with unforgettable sunset views over the city.
Santa Clarita is Los Angeles County's best kept secret - with a valley of distinct neighborhoods and a thriving local dining scene
Enjoying the guided snowshoeing tour with Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center was a lovely way to enjoy the backcountry of Mammoth Lakes.
Our journey from Fes to the Sahara weaved through Ifrane, viewing Barbary macaques, seeing Berber villages, and staying alongside the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The Evening Canal Cruise through Amsterdam with Lover’s Canal Cruises was the perfect touch to my visit to Amsterdam
The best way to wear a Louis Vuitton scarf? Wrapped around your shoulders as you ride over sand dunes in the Sahara desert.
Visiting Rissani Market and Maco Fossiles Kasbah revealed how daily life, trade traditions, and ancient geological history intersect in this region of Morocco
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was a lovely adventure on the world’s largest rotating tram car, into the San Jacinto Mountains outside of Palm Springs, CA
During our private walking tour, Fatima Habte revealed Chefchaouen as a living tapestry of history, culture, and community
Trying our hand at stand up paddle boarding before our flight was the perfect way to greet the morning, in Maui, Hawaii
Snowshoeing in a forest outside of Whistler, BC was truly a magical, one of a kind experience in the winter wonderland of Western Canada
Touring Bruges and Ghent with Brussels City Tours was an overall delightful experience in exploring historic areas of Belgium
The Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral & Dover Tour by Evan Evans offered me a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating day outside of London.
Longhorn Cavern State Park in Texas is a fascinating geological site featuring stunning underground rock formations shaped by centuries of natural forces.
Experiencing the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with Arabian Adventures was a buffet of adventure in the Dubai desert
This walking tour through Roma Norte offered a comfortable group experience to discover Mexico City's vibrant cultural soul through tacos and mezcal
Taking a Vespa tour of Rome, Italy with Bici & Baci Tours was the best way to see Rome in a refreshing new light
Our evening food tour through Marrakesh with Soufiane Adnane showcased the city’s vibrant flavors and the true essence of Moroccan cuisine
This Blue Fox Travel led bike tour adventure blended a guided train ride and market visit with a scenic cycling experience through Versailles
Leimert Park, Crenshaw, View Park, and Windsor Hills deliver jazz venues, art galleries, Southern-inflected dining, and the most culturally significant corridor in Los Angeles
Tucked into the hills and canyons of Northeast Los Angeles, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park form a trio of neighborhoods where LA’s creative energy feels lived-in rather than curated
Our camel caravan trek with Takojt Camel Treks in Merzouga gave me an incredible scenic journey through the Sahara’s sweeping dunes to Tiziri Desert Camp
Booking a private walking tour of the Old Town of Kotor, Montenegro was the perfect way to learn about the region before settling into a week long yoga retreat in Buljarica
Booking a planned tour of Istanbul through Airbnb allowed me to explore the Asia side of Istanbul in a challenging yet rewarding way
A walking tour of the cherry blossom along the National Mall was the perfect way to capture the emerging beauty of spring, in Washington DC
With a six hour stopover in London, Windsor Castle was a nice way to spend a little time in England, before my next flight
Booking this Eating Europe Lisbon tour, my intention was to walk the city streets and enjoy bites of local cuisine. What I got was that - and more.
River tubing on Clear Creek with Adventure West in Golden, Colorado, was an exhilarating ride filled with exciting rapids and beautiful vistas
Koreatown, East Hollywood, and Thai Town run on their own rhythm — authentic dining, late nights, and a cultural energy that defines central Los Angeles
"The West Highlands, Lochs & Castles" tour was the perfect way to comfortably see the nooks, crannies and backroads of Scotland in a day
Alaska’s Finest Tours & Adventures provides guided Anchorage adventures that combine iconic sightseeing with local flavors and expert interpretation
Booking the Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Tour by Tours and Tickets was a delightful way to see a different view of The Netherlands
Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz are LA at its most creative — natural wine bars, chef-driven dining, and a neighborhood soul all their own
The "Historical Walking Tour with Chocolate and Waffle Tastings" Tour I booked as an introduction to Brussels, Belgium was a wonderful way to see the best of the city - in under 3 hours.
Taking the Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour by Eating Europe Rome during my first night in Rome was a brilliant idea
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