Bringing Light to the Table

A younger version of me would have felt guilty about this trip. I would have convinced myself I needed to network harder, schedule more meetings, visit more restaurants, create more content, prove my worth, justify my presence. Instead, I’ve spent part of this week watching Stetson discover airplanes. And maybe that’s the story— Not every season is for taking off. Some seasons are for watching the runway, catching your breath, and realizing that your value doesn’t disappea

Why food was never really the story For most of my life, I thought I was writing about food. Seventeen years, thousands of meals, countless restaurant openings, road trips, recipes, interviews, and stories later, I'm starting to realize food was never actually the story. The People were. I think that's why I've never felt fully understood. I've always seen the gray. Most people seem comfortable choosing sides. Right or wrong. Republican or Democrat. Kids or no kids. Dogs or c

Situated in Fort Lauderdale, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is a gem nestled near popular attractions like Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, and the Intracoastal Waterway. And let me tell you, this was a room WITH A VIEW worth writing home about. I’ve been sharing my food and travel adventures for 17 years, and I can honestly say this was the least amount of restaurants I’ve ever experienced on a trip—and it was exactly what I needed. There are trips where you cha