i love everything about food. i love cooking and making a mess in my kitchen. there’s something so satisfying about taking raw ingredients and turning them into something delicious. often times, cooking feels a bit like a therapy session.

i also love trying new restaurants in any city i’m in. i’m a fan of pretty much all cuisines. i miss the vast array of choice that living in new york city provided for eating, but love finding new gems in raleigh and beyond. i’m also one of ‘those people’ who actually enjoys (and looks forward to) grocery shopping.

Raleigh / Triangle Food

The Little Blue Bakehouse that Could – Indy Week

12 Best Burgers in the Triangle – Eater Carolinas

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats – Indy Week

LaGana’s Textbook Burger Tastes Anything But Typical – Indy Week

Fired to Frontman – Raleigh Magazine

The Best Rooftop Bars – Eater

Buzz Without the Booze: Where to Find THC Drinks in Raleigh – Indy Week

Michael’s English Muffins Has Found a Cult Following – Indy Week

Baker Lionel Vatinet Turns His Attention to Neapolitan-style Pizza – Indy Week

Warm Up in These Cozy Restaurants Around the Triangle – Eater

15 Standout Spots For Christmas Day Dining in the Triangle – Eater

Element Gastropub Team Announces New Concept – Raleigh Magazine

Irregardless Marks Major Milestone – Raleigh Magazine

Girl Dinner for Galentine’s Day – Raleigh Magazine

Top 10 Raleigh Coffee Shops for a Jolt of Caffeine – Eater

Vivace’s Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Tradition Turns 15 – Raleigh Magazine

Little Rey Landing in Raleigh – Raleigh Magazine

More Holiday Pop-Up Bars Emerge – Raleigh Magazine

New Smooth(ie) Operator in Town – Raleigh Magazine

Sweetgreen Debuts Raleigh Storefront – Raleigh Magazine

Peregrine, the Shared Vision of a Raleigh Chef and Bar Owner, to Open in Early 2025 – INDY Week

Fearrington Village’s New Wine Shop and Bar Keeps Things Casual – INDY Week

Grocery Shopping

My family of 4 took the same grocery list to Publix and Lidl. We were shocked by the savings we found at the bigger chain. – Business Insider

6 Ways to Save on Groceries for Thanksgiving Dinner This Year – The Everymom

I ordered cupcakes from Wegmans, Publix, and Walmart, and the cheapest ones were mostly a hit. – Business Insider

I took the same grocery list to Aldi and Walmart. One chain surprisingly won me over. – Business Insider

I shop at a discount grocery store and a regular one each week. It saves me money — and I’ve found ways to make my trips efficient. – Business Insider

I’m a mom of 2. My picky eaters love these Trader Joe’s staples for a quick, easy dinner. – Business Insider