The best breakfast and brunch spots in Charlottesville, Virginia reflect the decidedly locavore ethos of this charming foodie city. From farm-to-table touchstones and classic greasy spoons to European-inspired bakeries and international cuisine, Cville offers a great variety of breakfast dining options– as long as you know where to look. Between the cosmopolitan influence of the […]
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The 6 Best BBQ Spots in Austin, Texas (Local Classics You Shouldn’t Miss)
Texas Hill Country-style BBQ centers around brisket and traditionally involves cooking meats over wood ash, not just coals. Not many people do it the old-fashioned way– except for the celebrated pits pedaling the Best BBQ in Austin. If that sounds interesting to you, then you’ve come to the right place! Like tacos, barbecue is a […]
The Best Tacos in Austin, Texas: 6 Must-Try Spots
Austinites are fiercely loyal to their taco establishments of choice– if only because the best tacos in Austin can be found all over the city. Which place you think is “best” is simply a matter of personal taste and discretion– but all of the below Austin taco establishments are true local classics that never disappoint. […]
The 12 Best Birthday Cakes in NYC
Want to experience one of the best birthday cakes in NYC? As a food critic who’s ordered countless top-notch birthday cakes in the city over the last decade, I can assure you there’s a wide variety to choose from. More importantly, New York City has no shortage of excellent bakeries. And with the advent of […]
The 8 Best Coffee Shops in Savannah (& The Coolest, Quaintest Cafes)
The best coffee shops in Savannah are about as charming as they come. Like Savannah’s incredible restaurant scene, the coffee culture here in one of the South’s most hospitable cities is wonderful, both taste-wise and aesthetically. From charming, artsy cafes to upscale artisanal espresso houses, there’s a come-hither ease to the city’s best cafes […]
This Cool Scientific Survey Accurately Identifies Your Character Strengths
I was first directed to the VIA Character Strengths Survey in the course of taking Dr. Laurie Santos’ class, The Science of Well-Being, which is the most popular course ever offered in Yale‘s 300-year history. As part of an initial happiness assessment, Professor Santos directed us to this character strengths test as part of a […]
An Insider’s Guide to Tulum, Mexico (15 Beautiful, Must-See Gems)
Tulum, Mexico is a beach-bums paradise that is now one of the trendiest places to vacation in Mexico– and with good reason. This charming little slice of Mexican bohemia is mostly known as a chic oasis where people go to live slow and take a breather from faster-paced lives elsewhere. In recent years, the word’s […]
17 Cool Things to Do in Vancouver, Canada
Perhaps more than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is known for its rugged, unspoiled nature. Crisp, fresh air, snow-capped mountains, and lush, towering old-growth forests define this sumptuous and increasingly alluring part of the globe. That’s why Vancouver in particular has become synonymous with the great outdoors– but those uninitiated don’t always realize […]
The 8 Absolute Best Dumplings in NYC
The best dumplings in NYC are found across a constellation of neighborhoods: there’s Chinatown, of course, but also the East Village, Flushing, Financial District, and even Midtown. So where can you go when you want a delicious helping of hot dim sum in the Big Apple? It depends on what neighborhood you want to explore. […]
The 9 Best Coffee Shops in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida is a city that is often overlooked for its coffee culture because of its synonymous association with Walt Disney World, which is just outside of the city limits. The city itself, however, has emerged in recent years as a bastion of Central Florida arts and culture— especially with respect to food, mixology, recreation, […]