• News

    Introducing Mi Casa by Leon’s

    You read that title right: Leon’s is reopening this Wednesday (June 17th) as Mi Casa, a name change that has been in the making for over five years now. Located at 2100 Doubleday Ave,…

    June 16, 2020
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    Picnic-Perfect with Fat Paulie’s

    Who else is SO excited that patios are now allowed to be open? Seriously… it’s the little things during these times. While I’m slowly preparing to venture out into the wild again, I have…

    June 9, 2020
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    Cacio e Pepe is Having a Moment

    Honestly, I’m not sure why it took so long, but Cacio e Pepe is having a MAJOR moment right now. Originally a Roman cuisine, cacio e pepe means cheese and pepper, and it’s just…

    May 24, 2020
  • News

    Make your Mama Feel Special on Mother’s Day

    This weekend was SUPPOSED to be my bachelorette party, but with that cancelled, I’m 100% focused on Mother’s Day! JK mom, it was always about you. 🙂 Do you have a special tradition you…

    May 6, 2020
  • News

    During Crisis, We Join Together

    Thoughts about how I’d approach a blog on this topic has been weighing on me for weeks. My concern for Coronavirus started back in January, especially with my wedding coming up in June and…

    March 17, 2020
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    Alaturco: Where Veggies Shine

    This past year I’ve really adjusted my diet to be more vegetable-focused and less emphasis on meat. There are a lot of reasons I chose to make this lifestyle change, but one promise I…

    March 5, 2020
  • Restaurant Reviews

    Brunch Fuel at The Mercantile

    Have you ever spent days thinking about charger plates? You know, those decorative plates that sit underneath real plates? I’m sorry to admit that recently I have. Wedding planning has been consuming me in…

    February 20, 2020
  • Things to do

    PREVIEW: Chowderfest 2020

    Chowderfest is THIS Saturday, and if you’re anything like me, you’re prepping your stomach for copious amounts of dairy. As usual, I’ve been checking the Discover Saratoga website over and over again to see…

    January 30, 2020
  • News

    Embassy Suites Gives Back to Australia

    I just received a press release that I really wanted to share because I’m so inspired by these efforts. Way to go Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn for choosing to support such an…

    January 14, 2020