Paris | Why Septime Should Be on Every Food Lover’s Paris Itinerary
Dining in Paris feels like stepping into a fairytale where every dish tells a tale—sometimes of love, sometimes of butter. From charming sidewalk cafés to Michelin-starred havens, the city is a foodie’s playground. But among all the culinary gems, Septime shines as a bucket-list destination for anyone obsessed with innovative French cuisine.
Mexico City | Savor The Flavors Of Mexico At Pujol: An Unforgettable Dining Experience
Admittedly, no sweeter words exist than "Can I see your passport and boarding pass?"
But for me, coming in at a close section is "Ma'am, your reservation is confirmed."
Thailand | Love Should Never Be Mild- Dinner at Ms. Maria & Mr Singh
My culinary journey at Gaggan Anand left me in a state of euphoria for hours after my meal ended. It was the dopamine hit that kept on giving the entire time I was in Thailand. So much so that I was plotting my return visit, but this time, I wanted to check out his upstairs restaurant, Ms. Maria & Mr Singh.
Thailand | What It's Like To Eat At Gaggan Anand, One Of The World's 50 Best Restaurants
If you were to ask me what was on my 2024 vision board, you’d see images of London, Portugal, more images of London ( yes, I am obsessed), vineyards, and Mexico City, but definitely not Thailand.
Singapore | Odette- A Meal To Remember
Do you keep a list of places you want to travel to or restaurants that you want to visit? They are not necessarily “bucket-list” items per se, although some might consider them as such. Over the years, as I’ve read various food and travel articles, I’ll pull out my notes and capture those locations that I’ve found intriguing. This list runs the gamete with bars, breweries, taco joints, and acclaimed restaurants that I anxiously await to visit.
2022 London Restaurant Round-Up
Is it me, or has everyone been bitten by the proverbial travel bug? My Instagram feed is filled with people eating croissants in France, consuming bowl after bowl of pasta in Italy, and sipping on fine Scottish whiskies. It makes me wonder, were people on vacation this much before Instagram and TikTok?
It's O-FISH-AL, The Red Perch Has Nashville Hooked
Fish and chips is a dish that I typically steer clear of. To be honest, I blame the numerous trips through the Captain D's drive-thru with my grandmother as a child. However, my recent meal at The Red Perch has changed my perspective on this dish entirely.
A Contemporary Twist on Traditional Japanese Kaiseki : Nihonryori Ryugin
Did you know that Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than anywhere else in the world? With 234 stars, Tokyo is the top culinary destination outside of Paris covered by Michelin.
Making reservations in one of the top food capitals in the world proved to be quite the arduous adventure.
Globetrotting Gastronomic World Tour @ Next Restaurant
For those of you who have been following Blonde Voyage Nashville, you know that I have season tickets to Next Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois. It's probably the one thing that I get asked about the most as people have a difficult time ascertaining the whole "season tickets to a restaurant" concept. To be quite honest, it's been an experience for which I am incredibly grateful.
Le Bernardin: Where Seafood is the Star
Le Bernardin is one of the premier gourmand destinations for seafood lovers. Opened by Gilbert Le Coze and his sister Maguy Le Coze as Les Moines de St. Bernardin in 1972, the brother/sister team decided to transport this culinary excellence to New York City and reopened as Le Bernardin in 1986.
NYC Nosh: Modern Mexican @Cosme
Wandering around New York City will certainly work up an appetite. For someone who relishes Mexican cuisine as much as I do, I would have been remiss not to visit Cosme. Located in the Flatiron district, Cosme is the brainchild of world renown chef Enrique Olvera who is also the creative mastermind behind Pujol, located in Mexico, and Atla, located in New York City.
Why I paid $900 to dine at Saison
Acquiring Michelin stars has been a hobby of mine for quite some time, albeit a costly one for both my wallet and my waistline. In the midst of planning my annual trip to San Francisco, I decided it was a great time to add a few Michelin stars to my list seeing as the Bay Area now has as many three star restaurants as New York City.
Exploring NoLIta: Brunch at Estela
Knowing that I had limited time in the city, I schemed and plotted to ensure that I hit as many of the best restaurants as possible. I find that as I travel more frequently, I am able to tweak my "foodie reconnaissance". After perusing the World's 50 Best List and Michelin Guide, I usually narrow down the heavy hitters. Can you believe that there are 72 restaurants that received Michelin stars in 2017?
Wander-full News....
Anxiously anticipating my weekend getaway, I thought I would share some foodie news with my readers! I'll be off exploring the concrete jungle and dining at some of the best restaurants in the world! Make sure you check out my Instagram because I will be busy posting about my epicurean adventures!
Bringing a little Napa Valley to Chicago: The French Laundry @ Next Restaurant
Even though it's been almost ten years, I remember it like it was yesterday. We were driving to Yountville, sipping champagne and exchanging stories about dishes we'd heard about and speculating on what the experience would be like. It was almost as if we were kids in school gossiping about what took place on the playground. Quite possibly the shortest 45-minute drive I've ever taken.