Farm to Table: Casual Elegance Rain or Shine
In Oregon, the change in seasons can happen quickly. The day of our eagerly awaited Field and Vine Dinner in the Field was one of those transition days. Dark cl... Read More...
Restaurants
Portland Oregon’s Nel Centro: Classic Dining in a Relaxed Downtown Setting
Many of Portland Oregon’s highly touted restaurants are in the quaint neighborhoods that surround the vibrant downtown. I found that same neighborhood feel sitt... Read More...
Finding the Best Food in Phoenix
I have called Arizona home for 21 years. When I first arrived here, there weren't a lot of gourmet choices for dining. Once upon a time, Phoenix wasn't known fo... Read More...
Finding Wow Moments in Waikiki
Hawaii is a magical place. I spent a week there last spring, splitting my time between Waikiki Beach and Maui. Sitting on my balcony at Sheraton Waikiki, I watc... Read More...
A Magical Fall Weekend in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona is magical anytime of the year, but I think it is one of the best places on Earth in fall. This time of year is my favorite season. Heading to S... Read More...
Whiskey Row opens its doors in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe has so much to offer those looking for a good meal and great entertainment. Restaurants, night clubs, concert venues and shopping all within walking dista... Read More...
Favorite game-day bites: Recipes for fun finger foods
Looking for something to special to serve while you watch the Super Bowl?
Even if you can't spend this Super Bowl weekend hanging out in Arizona, odds are th... Read More...
Best bites and sips of 2014: An Instagram look back
What were your best bites and sips of this year? I took a stroll back through 2014 via Instagram, reliving some of the amazing bites of food and sips of drinks ... Read More...
Recipes from the road: My favorite bites
In my "Recipes from the road" series of articles, I've shared some of my favorite bites from around the world—be sure to check out the other great dishes here—b... Read More...
Organ Stop Pizza: A must-see Arizona attraction
Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to visit Organ Stop Pizza and, to be honest, my first thought was “Why didn’t I come sooner?” I grew up in the East Va... Read More...