Tag: Travel

[ 5 ] March 28, 2011 |

A Taste of Roma

While in search of some new office furniture, I came across an ad for a cheap round-trip ticket to Rome. Temptation has sunk in (*le sigh). Besides the lacquer wood bookcase I have been eyeing, I am eyeing something even more spectacular. I’m in love. Yup, Rome is my new boyfriend. Unfortunately, for me my […]

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World Tour: Johnna+Madrid
[ 2 ] March 25, 2011 |

World Tour: Johnna+Madrid

Madrid was amazing.  I do not have to tell you that, it’s what made it amazing that makes the trip worth writing about.  Well, let’s see:  the flamenco dancing, Botin, the endless churros and chocolate, the list goes on and on.  It’s been over a decade since I visited Spain and needless to say, it […]

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The Boathouse Restaurant (Traverse City, MI)
[ 0 ] March 10, 2011 |

The Boathouse Restaurant (Traverse City, MI)

About halfway down Old Mission Peninsula, a thin slice of land that juts out into Lake Michigan, the discerning palate will find the Boathouse Restaurant. Locals told me it was the “finest dining in Northern Michigan,” so of course, I had to check it out. And what better way to do that then to attend […]

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Etiquette Tuesday: Compliments of the Chef
[ 1 ] February 22, 2011 |

Etiquette Tuesday: Compliments of the Chef

Reality TV should be apart of the curriculum of what not to do in dining etiquette situations.  Besides the hostile screaming matches and occasional table flipping (cc Real Housewives of New Jersey), there are even those instances where everyone is completely calm and they still manage to show that money cannot buy class.  This week’s […]

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