foodie ventures: February 2014

2.27.2014

second YELPing...

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We headed to Union Square on a quest for medieval costume pieces for an upcoming birthday celebration. Just down the street from our costume destination, is a food spot my friend and I have been to a few times before for a quick breakfast and a little lunch. Because of its proximity and its different menu, we decided to go to Max Brenner for a late lunch and much needed catch up session. My first time, I was not enthusiastic, but the smells of chocolates, chili and cocoa dusted waffle fries and the plethora of sweet things brought me back. It feels like a café that would be in the middle of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory, serving up comforting foods with a twist, a waffle here and cocoa powder there. This time, I was happy with the food, but the service was severely lacking. Take a peek at the pretty eats and check out my yelp review for more of the deets!

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2.19.2014

photo op: FLORIDA food

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This weekend I was lucky to not only escape the dreary weather of the North East, but also attend my boyfriend’s sister’s intimate wedding ceremony down in the Cocoa Beach area of Florida. Temperatures were warmer, but what made the trip the most enjoyable was spending time with the families and being a part of the small gathering. While we were away, there was a ton of eating, of course. The groom’s mother mentioned in one of many toasts, during one of many meals, that both families like to talk and to eat, which was made quite obvious during this celebratory long weekend. I had some seafood at Milliken’s Reef at Port Canaveral,

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and at Stonewood Grill and Tavern by Orlando,

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decadent ice cream at the Ghirardelli’s in Downtown Disney,

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yummy pizza at Ryan’s Village Pizza and Pub in Cocoa Village,

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and good old diner food at Sunrise Diner.

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This was just the beginning. The restaurant landscape was quite different from up here, as there were more chains and fewer "mom and pop" establishments—we tasted a little mix of both.

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2.13.2014

not just nourishment: FOOD FUN

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Sometimes I am lucky and get to sub classes at the school I work with. Every single time I have a blast. Usually, I help out with middle school gym classes, but I have been known to cover a high school French class or two. Just the other day I covered the Food Fun after school activity, and it was far too much fun. I had been planning and anticipating the forty-five minute period for weeks, and could not contain my excitement the night before. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I planned my food activity around one of the sweetest holidays. I hunted far and wide for the best pink and red candies to top our cupcakes, and I spent too much time deciding what kind of frosting to buy. The night before, I made a ton of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, and we decorated them during the after school activity. In the end, it was super fun. We all got intense sugar highs and played games while chomping on cupcakes and candy.


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What are your plans for Cupid's favorite holiday? Check out my articles on The Daily Meal for date and movie ideas! Hope Saint Valentine treats you well, though I think every day should be Valentine's Day!

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2.10.2014

second YELPing...

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You know, just a little lunch at Little Town in Hoboken. With what’s deemed as local fare ranging from fried “mutz” to disco fries to burgers and other sandwiches, we tried a little bit of everything. Check out my yelp review for more of the little details.

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