The final stop on our 9-day Italy trip was spending 24 hours in Milan! A wonderful city in northern Italy, Milan had lots of culture and a sophisticated vibe. After hiking in Cinque Terre the week before, it was refreshing to stay at the Marriott and have regular access to air conditioning. These are the … Continue reading
To avoid tourists in Venice, Italy is hard but not impossible. The natural beauty of Venice is overwhelming with medieval streets, painted houses, and over 118 islands connected by hundreds of bridges crossing turquoise blue water. The island city was a wonderful place to launch my 9-day trip in Italy. I’m a passionate traveler seriously … Continue reading
Lawd knows I love a good bowl of pasta. It’s comfort food, carbo-load heaven, and darn right delicious. Luckily, Houston has a plethora of spots to dine in Italian heaven. In alphabetical order–because picking a favorite Italian joint is like picking a favorite child–here are all our favorite places to enjoy a beautiful bowl of pasta in … Continue reading
It’s been almost a full year since I did my European tour that ended in Rome — and I still miss fresh Italian pasta on every street corner. While nothing beats eats from Rome while IN Rome, a new culinary delivery box will get you pretty close — no passport required. Houston natives and brothers, … Continue reading
As I write this, my lifelong BFF (eternal BAE) is currently abroad in Italy. In honor of her Eat, Pray, Love (and eat some more) trip, I am finally writing about my Rome stay! ICYMI, I went to Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome for a backpacking trip in September. If I’m being honest with you, Rome was … Continue reading
Y’all the Chipotle of Italian food has arrived and I’m in love. Guest writer @christenmmariee worked some magic and got us into the pre-showing at Piada Italian Street Food and it was divine. Piada is the latest addition to the Memorial Drive strip right by Memorial Park. Walking in, you might be confused because the decor looks … Continue reading
New favorite brunch place: North Italia. The food is divine. And cheap. And homemade. And delicious. All of the stars are awarded to North Italia. I ordered the Strozzapreti (without the chicken). I normally get something breakfast-y at brunch, but I cannot turn down homemade pasta. OMG YUM. It was a rich, filling dish with a … Continue reading
So, have y’all heard of Blue Apron? Ring any bells? You know, that thing that sends uncooked food to your home for a fat $60 charge and you still have to do the actual cooking? Now I have you. Yes, that’s Blue Apron and it sounds like a waste of money, right? Wrong. Blue Apron … Continue reading