NYC Brunch || De Maria
** PLEASE NOTE: de Maria is now closed. But, since I loved this spot so much, I’m leaving this post up in the delicious memory of their food. ** When it comes to brunch recommendations outside of Chicago, I always…
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10 Of The Best Things I Did This Summer
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.“ — Helen Keller
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NYC Eats || Jack’s Wife Freda
Every now and then you meet a restaurant that you fall madly, deeply, and unconditionally in love with. Every now and then you find a restaurant that instantly becomes one of your all-time favorites. Like Jack’s Wife Freda in NYC.…
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Mérida, Mexico || Sotuta de Peón
When you think of the Yucatán most people think of beaches, Mayan ruins (like those at Chichen Itza, Tulum, or the lesser-known Ek Balam), cenotes, and… if I’m being honest… margaritas. But the Yucatán Peninsula has a rich cultural history…
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NYC || Afternoon Tea at the Peninsula
Most of you know by now how much I adore the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago. It’s long been a family tradition of mine to do afternoon tea at the Peninsula’s Lobby at Christmas and other important events throughout the year.…
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