72 Hours in Jamaica and a Lesson in Patience
January 2nd. 3:15a.m. arrival at O’Hare International. More than enough time to make a 5a.m. flight, right? Not hardly. The line of people leaving after the holiday had different plans for us. Even after attempting to cut in front...
The Love Of Food and Travel: Wine Tips 101
The Love of Food and Travel has teamed up with Joni Rials from Seek and Sip to give you some Wine 101 tips.
Beatnik: A Hipster’s Paradise
I was eager to try this place because the ambiance intrigued me…probably even more than the menu. Sometimes after a long work week, you just need to be surrounded by what I call “grandeur and good company.” And with...
Quiote: Come for the Food. Stay for the Mezcal!
I knew when I walked in the door and learned that this place not only has a bar dedicated to mezcal, but allows its patrons to buy bottles to go, that I was in the right place. Quiote...
Chef Julius Russell and his “Soulful Nu American Pop-Up”
Sharing. Support. Enthusiasm. Those are the three words Chef Julius Russell uses to describe what it takes to prepare for an event of this nature. Although he’s been doing pop-ups for five years now, “The Soulful...
Tulum, Mexico: Pause. Relax. Reflect.
Talks on the balcony about past lives, current loves and spiritual growth. Discovering the history of altars built and sacrifices made to the gods. Mid-day naps. Delicious food by the water…so much water. Put your phone down. Those...
Barbados:
Here’s Where you Need to Be
Ahhhh…Barbados! The perfect place for fun, sun and PLENTY of rum! Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary as an independent nation, the small Caribbean island just east of St. Lucia sets itself apart with its rich history and beautiful people. Here...
A Love Letter to New Orleans
This place has the ability to change you (for the better) if you let it. Some come to visit and never leave. Many leave but always come back. Be careful. There’s magic in these streets. Beyond the “voodoo/hoodoo” this...