If you find yourself in Disney Springs, The Boathouse is a great treat-yourself kind of place with some delicious seafood. Even though we were inland, everything tasted very fresh. There's live music, booths made out of old boats, and great outdoor seating to watch the sunset. Unless you are going for bar seating, you definitely... Continue Reading →
"Of all the paths you taking life, make sure a few lead to the Mountains." John Muir I am very much a city and beach kind of girl when it comes to vacations. I don't handle the cold very well (she says as someone who has lived in Chicago for most of her life) and... Continue Reading →
Introducing a new segment where I talk about some of my favorite restaurants in specific cities. I'll try and add a variety of restaurants so there isn't one specific type of cuisine showing more than the rest. If I can remember certain dishes, I'll definitely try and include those as well. Hopefully, inspire you to... Continue Reading →
Bonjour! Merci! Thank god for Google Translate or I would still be trying to figure out how to read French signs and menus. Did you know on the Google Translate app you can hold your phone camera above whatever you need to be translated and it magically appears in English! (Really showing my inner grandma... Continue Reading →
The first lesson of this post is to treat your grandparents to dinner, it makes them very happy for you to take time away from your busy schedule and bring them to a special dinner. Second, truffle gnocchi is the GOAT but more on that later. My best friend and I recently treated her grandma... Continue Reading →
Recently, I visited Pizzeria Portofino for a girls lunch, and it is the perfect place for brunch, celebrations or even a way to escape the Chicago summer heat and enjoy some incredible food along the river. The vibes take you to the Italian coast, sipping aperol spritz and surrounded by greenery. Their specialties are their... Continue Reading →
Naperville is a city I want to do a better job of getting out to more often because they have an incredible food scene. They've put a ton of work into the downtown over the last few years and it really shows. There's a ton of amazing restaurants and cute areas to walk around post... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself in Alexandria on a Saturday, you must stop at the farmers market and then make your way over to Mai Thai for a late lunch. We stumbled upon it by accident when we realized how hungry we were after walking around downtown Alexandria. Located right on the shore line, it is... Continue Reading →
Got to visit two of my dearest friends in DC a few weekends ago, and man was it a different experience than when I went in eighth grade. DC is easily a city you could visit multiple times and still not see everything. They are constantly updating the museums as well as the rest of... Continue Reading →
Located in The Wharf neighborhood of Washington D.C., there are a ton of cute shops and restaurants right on the boardwalk. It's a great area to people watch and try out all the different cuisines of D.C.. Mi Vida is a cozy Mexican joint offering some typical classics. We went family style again, and ended... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 