Although we were in the heart of the island, Main Street Inn and Suites provided a much needed respite from our chaotic lives. It offered a quiet retreat with friendly staff and turn down service that included fudge from the shop on below. Continue reading…
If heaven was defined by gourmet grilled cheese, people dancing in the street and laughter – I think I found it in Cincinnati today. I am here on a business trip (working with one of the best children’s hospitals in the country – which has made me LOVE this place for the lives they save and families they help). Although I grew up only 60 miles north of this city, I never knew this gem existed. Continue reading…
Inspired by the Southeast Michigan food tour on www.michigan.org, we decided to make Saturday a mini-roadtrip foodie adventure. We set our gameplan: support local growers, cafe’s and artisans. Split meals. Enjoy the sunshine. With our iphone’s GPS and camera we embarked south to Detroit. Continue reading…
Yelp offers user generated reviews (and although it extends beyond restaurants) it provides an invaluable resource for finding the great local joint while on vacation. You can look up restaurants based on price point, location and genre. So far, some of my greatest foodie finds have been through this app. The key to ensuring a quality selection is to have at least a 3.5 – 4 star rating with more than 10 reviews (the more reviews the better) and make sure to check out the quick tips for go to menu items. Continue reading…