Tag Archives: chocolate

Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Volcano Hawaii

Orchids are one of the most exceptional and exotic blossoms I have encountered in life. I love how such a bold and vibrant flower pops out of a slender mundane stem. My love began when I went to the orchid … Continue reading

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Olde Bryon Inn, Saratoga Eats

Classic, historical, but most importantly – downright delicious. Olde Bryan Inn [123 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866] is my favorite restaurant in Saratoga Springs. I love OBI for so many reasons. First off you can’t beat the atmosphere. It’s … Continue reading

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The Robins Nest, Salt Lake City

I’m really fascinated by Salt Lake City. I was in town for such a short time it was hard to get a grasp on the deeper feel of it all, but I liked what I saw. You can’t drive around … Continue reading

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Dessert at Sweets Raku, Las Vegas

Las Vegas is known for being over the top, you’re supposed to indulge your sinful self here. So don’t skip on dessert. In fact, get dessert that’s so over the top, you may never forget the experience in your life. … Continue reading

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L.A. Burdick Chocolates, Best of Boston

After a long day of exploring the Boston area, I wanted to end on a sweet note. Who are we kidding? I always want to end on a sweet note, not matter what I’ve done with my day. A visit … Continue reading

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Dohnut, Dessert in New Paltz

If a donut has always been your favorite dessert, you are living in a dream world these days. Donut shops are popping up everywhere and I’m all for it, bring on the sugary circles! I love a good donut, and … Continue reading

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Florentine Pastry Shop, Utica Eats

A little Italian bakery almost out of time, perhaps not too much has changed since it opened in 1928. If you’re visiting Utica or just passing through, make an effort to stop at Florentine Pastry Shop [667 Bleecker St, Utica, … Continue reading

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Spiede & Rib Pit, Binghamton Eats

On my journey home from Syracuse I decided to break up the trip by visiting Binghamton. I had never been before, but heard that the city is known for spiedies: sandwiches filled with marinated cubes of meat. Not far off the … Continue reading

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Croatian Eats: Bokeria Kitchen & Wine

An animate anachronism, hip and trendy, Bokeria Kitchen & Wine [Cosmijeva ul. 2, 21000, Split, Croatia] exists within the Split’s ancient palace walls. The two floors of this lively joint were filled with people eating and chatting in paradise. We … Continue reading

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Lunch at the Culinary Institute of America

Tell your friends you have business to attend to at the CIA, it’s important…and delicious. The CIA, or Culinary Institute of America, is one of the world’s best culinary colleges and has a location in Hyde Park – about an … Continue reading

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