It’s become a tradition to visit Portland each year, since one of my best friends made this city her new home four years ago. With each trip, we’ve continued to dive deep into this old port city and enjoy getting to know all of the aspects that make this coastal vacation spot so special. Portland … More Pigging Out in Portland (Maine)
Tonight we had the pleasure of dining at Deal Lake Bar + Co, on the weekend of their soft opening. Andrea Pappas, Phil Villapiano and Greg Bartz are the new owners; and it is clear that they put a lot of love and detail into their vision. The space is completely unrecognizable from the once … More Deal Lake Bar + Co- Loch Arbour, New Jersey
I started writing this blog post shortly after we returned from Europe in January, but I put it aside to focus on school. 5-6 months later, I resumed telling the story of our latest trip; which now feels as if its writing and sharing holds a grander purpose. I am forever planning my next itinerary … More London, Amsterdam & Ghent – Dec 2019
We road tripped through New England and spent 2.5 long days in Montréal. I say long, only because we showed up with zero plans and managed to fill our days with almost as much food and culture as I would have intentionally planned. Although my research was minimal, due to lack of time and a … More Meandering in Montréal – Aug 2019
Atlantic Offshore Fishery is one of the best hidden gems in the area. Tucked down a side street just off of Broadway, this family-owned fish market sells and serves the freshest locally-caught fish at reasonable prices. In the few months that we’ve been eating there, it’s become tremendously popular. This week, we noticed that they … More Atlantic Offshore Fishery – Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Pancho y Juancho, cleverly named to incorporate the nicknames of both the Columbian and Mexican people, has been our go-to restaurant for months. Forget Chipotle, Moes and Bubbakoos, for the same price, you can get an authentic version of any of your favorite dishes from one of these two countries. Part of the experience is … More Pancho y Juancho – Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Cheap flights and the “city of lights” warranted another (for me) trip to Paris. There’s something so rewarding about navigating the streets of a foreign city; getting lost in the hustle and bustle of languages and practices different from your own. During the holiday season especially, everything is so picturesque. From the cobblestone alleyways to … More Feasting in France
Bryce Canyon National Park was the most beautiful landscape I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Whether we were driving along the stretch of overlook points or hiking down deep into the canyon, we found ourselves constantly at a loss for words. It is $35 to enter the park by car and you get a week … More Utah & Arizona – August 2018
Gastronaut Girls turned 3 this past June and I have to say that I couldn’t feel more accomplished as a writer, a traveler and not embarrassed to admit, an eater. While 800 Instagram followers and a few handfuls of blog readers isn’t that impressive, I am proud that sharing some of our favorite hobbies can … More Home Is Where You Roam
Spicy Garden in Manasquan has quickly become our favorite new take out spot. They’ve been open for about two months and they aren’t on social media yet. They are a Thai fusion restaurant containing classic dishes and selections from other Asian cuisines. Everything is really freakin’ good. The vegetables are fresh and the chicken is … More Spicy Garden – Manasquan, New Jersey
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