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A Foodie Guide to Lebanon: What to Eat in One of the Greatest Culinary Countries on Earth

I've eaten my way on a budget through food-centric cities like Bologna, have truffle hunted with pups in northern Italy, and have had açai bowls in Brazil that have ruined fruit for me everywhere elsewhere. One could easily say I like eating when I travel more than I actually like the travel part of travel.…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 27, 20260Comments

Italy

A Foodie Road Trip Through Puglia

Puglia is a southern Italian region that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years for good reason. She's dreamy. But while most people know to come here for the region's impeccable beaches, where many fail to do proper research is knowing what to eat. Puglia, like every Italian region from the hidden gem…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJanuary 9, 20260Comments

Italy

One-Day Itinerary For Parma, Italy

I will never forget my first time in Parma, Italy. I had just spent one day in Milan, and admittedly, Milano is not my favorite. But I had a flight out of MXP just a few days later, so I had two options: hang in Milan for another day, or head somewhere new. I chose…

ByKaitlyn RosatiDecember 3, 20240Comments

USA

Where to Eat at the 2025 Union Square Holiday Market

It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means the annual holiday markets are back up in New York City. I know Bryant Park Winter Village gets all the love, but over the past few years, that market is so jam-packed beyond belief that I have found it difficult to enjoy. While Union Square…

ByKaitlyn RosatiNovember 26, 20240Comments

Italy

10 Things To Eat in Italy’s Piedmont Region

Piedmont is a culinary mecca of a region in Italy. Known for many local delicacies like truffle, hazelnuts, and chocolate, this northwestern Italian region proves that Italian cuisine is far beyond just pizza and pasta. In my experience from having been all over the country, Piedmont has some of the most unique dishes in Italian…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 26, 20240Comments

Barbados

Know Before You Go: Barbados Food & Rum Festival

If you're looking for the party of your lifetime, look no further than the annual Barbados Food & Rum Festival. I attended the fest down on the super fun Caribbean island in 2023, and it lives up to one of the most fun weeks of my life. I learned Bajans really know how to party,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 18, 20240Comments

Mexico

One-Day Itinerary for Mexico City

Mexico City has long been on my list of places I want to visit, but I have some qualms with returning to the same countries when there are so many more to see. However, when I was invited to check out the newly-opened Kimpton Virgilio, I knew it was my chance to finally go eat…

ByKaitlyn RosatiAugust 15, 20240Comments

Japan USA

An Unusual Pairing: Sake and French Food in New York City

Long gone are the days where only wine can perfectly compliment a meal; and while you might only associate sake with sushi and udon, it's time to open your mind and expand the delicious Japanese spirit to other cuisines. For the month of February, you can head to The Golden Swan to try this phenomenal…

ByKaitlyn RosatiFebruary 27, 20240Comments

USA

Where to Eat & Drink in NYC During the Holidays

'Tis the season to eat at holiday popups around NYC. New York City is already one of the most Instagrammable cities during Christmastime, and it's annually well known as a universal culinary mecca. Marry the best of both worlds, and head to these festive spots to eat in the greatest city in the world during…

ByKaitlyn RosatiDecember 10, 20230Comments

France

Eating My Way Through Lyon: Anthony Bourdain-Style

I have often been led through far corners of the world by the late and great Anthony Bourdain. It’s how I found the crispiest lechon in the Philippines, how I ended up with a stranger turned friend drinking clear whiskey in northern Thailand, how I celebrated my birthday in NYC over mutton at Keen’s Steakhouse.…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 24, 20230Comments