Monthly Archives: December 2009

Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro

Like I said in my previous post, finding a nice restaurant in the Hampton Roads area is hard to come across. So much so, my family and I drove 30 minutes to experience the upscale Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro … Continue reading

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Pearl French Bistro

Whenever I come  home from break it’s always nice to spend a little time with the people I went to high school with. It’s also nice to sleep until noon everyday. So  it was perfect that I was meeting my … Continue reading

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Birch & Barley

December 14, 2009 When it comes to cities and restaurants I seem to put all my focus on New York City. But, Birch & Barley in Washington, D.C. has shown me what the nation’s capital has to offer when it … Continue reading

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Cally’s

December 9, 2009 I thought it was about time I headed back downtown for some food. The lucky winner the other night was Cally’s. Located right in the center of downtown, this restaurant has been part of Harrisonburg since 1998. … Continue reading

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Lil Tibbies Bakeshop

December 7, 2009 It really pays off to have friends with just as much interest in food as I have. I just spent about an hour tasting, researching and photographing my friend’s new food venture, “Lil Tubbies Bakeshop.” Miranda Canady, … Continue reading

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Dave’s Downtown Taverna

December 5, 2009 I think the Greek Festival at home is responsible for making me so fond of Greek food. I’d also have to thank the on campus Festival dining hall for getting me hooked on their gyros. I realize … Continue reading

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Tuscany Ristorante Italiano

December 3, 2009 A reason I love going home for break (besides seeing my family http://bit.ly/7zZj7J) is I get to have my favorite meal. No matter what Italian restaurant I go to, I am always tempted to get their version … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving – Desserts

November 27, 2009 I think my favorite part about Thanksgiving is the dessert. Tonight’s menu included a homemade apple pie with granny apple smith and two types of New England macintosh apples. The apples were sliced and layered with cinnamon, … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009 In order to stretch my stomach out for the Thanksgiving meal I first had some cracker, bread and cheese. One of my favorite cheeses is on top: boursin. It’s soft with garlic and herbs and so good … Continue reading

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Sweet – Boston

November 24, 2009 Sweet cupcakes is fairly new to the Boston area and serves many kinds of cupcake flavors. They have two locations, one in Boston and one in Harvard Square. The cupcakes don’t contain trans fat and are made … Continue reading

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