Update: Merideth's Favorite Places in Atlanta
This is an update to a previous post from last year. I haven't changed my mind about my love for some old favorites, but I have discovered some new places I would love to share. I have starred the...
View ArticlePreping for a French Thanksgiving
We are on our own for the first time this year and rather than taking on the religion that is my mother's traditional Thanksgiving, we are doing things our own way. We considered several options and...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Happy New Year. Here's to a 2012 filled with fun and great food. I am happy to be back in town and looking forward to sharing my holiday travel eats with you.
View ArticleWhite Duck Taco Shop
I had been dying to try the White Duck Taco Shop in Asheville, NC for months. Over the holidays I was finally able to try out several of their tasty tacos. Located in the River Arts District, White...
View ArticleSneak Peek Dinner at The Lawrence
Just after Christmas, we drove home 4 hours from Asheville, NC and rushed to pack for our 7 am flight to Los Angeles all to be ready to experience a sneak peek of The Lawrence. Now in a soft opening...
View ArticleWurstkuche Venice Beach
We discovered Wurstkuche in Los Angeles through a great Huffington Post article showcasing Zagat's best single item focused menus in America. It is important to note that I found the article through a...
View ArticleInteresting Advice for Dining Out
Do you have rules for dining out? I think we all have ways that we make decisions on which places are worth our time and taste buds. I enjoyed this recent article from the Atlantic Monthly on dining...
View ArticleTaste of the Highlands
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia I just purchased my tickets for Taste of the Highlands this Saturday. The event features over 20 of the Virginia-Highland neighborhood's best restaurants as well as great...
View ArticleFreight Kitchen and Tap
Earlier this spring I had the day off and a growling stomach. I decided to head out to Woodstock to check out Neel Sengupta's Freight Kitchen and Tap. With little traffic during the day, I made it up...
View ArticleEnjoying Empire State South
Last night I finally got the time to celebrate Mother's Day with my family. My mother and I have a recent tradition of honoring special occaisions with attending a cooking class together. This time I...
View ArticleBack in the game!
After several months away, I am back. Proud to say I have finished a year long internship and Master's degree in Professional Counseling. Needless to say full time employee, half time intern, part time...
View ArticleGetting into the Spirits in New Orleans (Day One)
Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to tag along on a weekend trip to New Orleans. I am not sure how this city has escaped my attention or my stomach for so long. Most people I know have made this short...
View ArticleNight on the Town NOLA (Day 2)
Saturday consisted of a great tour of the Garden District from Free Tours by Foot. This group all over the US allows you to take a walking tour for free. You are expected to tip the tour guide. We...
View ArticleNew Orleans Touristy Tradition (Day 3)
Sunday we wanted to experience a New Orleans tradition, the Jazz Brunch.We chose to dine at Arnaud's. This restaurant is one of the classic style upscale restaurants in the French Quarter. This type of...
View ArticleNew Orleans Finale
My last day in New Orleans I think I saved the best for last. We started off our morning with a leisurely stroll through the French Quarter to Cafe du Monde. Jackson Square was just waking up and you...
View ArticleAddition to Asheville
Over Thanksgiving, my parents celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. We were together in Asheville for the holiday and chose to explore a restaurant new to town. Chestnut, from the same great folks...
View Article2012 Travel Food Photo Update
Again at the end of 2012 I fell off the blogging wagon. I had many excellent food experiences I would love to share with you. Here is a quick and colorful recap of some of the great places and tastes I...
View ArticleInaugural Wine Dinner at the Colonnade
Yes you read the title correctly. The Colonnade hosted a wine dinner and they did it with style. As soon as I saw this event come through my inbox, I jumped at a chance to see their kitchen swing into...
View ArticleMy To Try List
Every week it seems another amazing restaurant opens in Atlanta. I feel the urge to try them all and often have a hard time keeping up with where I want to go on any given night. I also struggle with...
View ArticleShort Trip to San Francisco Part I
Last month I had the opportunity to tag along for a trip to one of my favorite cities, San Francisco. I love when I have traveled to a city enough times to no longer feel obligated to see any tourist...
View ArticleSan Francisco Part II: Rich Table
I have found a new favorite restaurant! While in San Francisco, I was lucky enough to snag a reservation at Rich Table. Husband wife duo Evan and Sarah Rich opened this spot in 2012 in Hayes Valley....
View ArticleSan Francisco Favorites
I just helped a friend with some travel info for an upcoming trip, so I thought today I would provide a list of some of my favorite places in San Francisco. I often have friends traveling there and...
View ArticleA Much Needed Break
I have been away for a while but with good reason. I am excited to share that a baby girl will be joining our family in May 2014. The past six months have been a roller coaster of emotions and...
View ArticleMy Last Supper(s)
The countdown is on... Two weeks from today, Marianna Rose Schumacher will enter the world. Time has gone so quickly the past two or three months. While I feel confident we have finished all of our...
View ArticleTo Try List May 2014
May 2014 To Try List Every week it seems another amazing restaurant opens in Atlanta. I feel the urge to try them all and often have a hard time keeping up with where I want to go on any given night....
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