Each year we spend about a week in Savannah and if you’ve been you know it’s not a very big city. That’s absolutely part of why we like it so much. Yet for a small city there is a surprising amount of diversity in the food scene and it continues to grow year after year. For our trip this year around Memorial Day weekend, we also noticed that the city itself has grown with the addition of the new Plant Riverside District along the river front. Multiple new buildings with hotels, shops, and restaurants have greatly expanded the footprint in the area. We were excited to try some of the new food spots this year as well as visit some of our longtime favorite ones. Continue reading
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New Bites: Casi Cielo
Sean and I had a date night this past weekend and cycled through many different options and places before deciding to try Casi Cielo in Sandy Springs. We had an excellent experience all around and so I’m adding this to my New Bites series. Continue reading
The Alaskan and the Atlantan Meet in Charleston
When one of your best friends who lives in Fairbanks, Alaska asks you if you want to meet in Charleston for a long weekend in the spring, you say YES as fast as you can. And then immediately book an Airbnb because prices for accommodations in the beautiful Southern city only get more expensive as travel dates get closer.
It’d been about a year and half since Stacey and I had seen each other. She was coming to visit her sister Lindsey in South Carolina and staying over in Charleston for a bit. We were so pumped to have some dedicated time together with our families and explore a fun and lovely place. Continue reading
Spring Break in Laguna Beach, Florida
Harrison isn’t in school yet so it wasn’t technically spring break for us but we were so happy to have a joint trip with Steve and Amelia in Florida’s Panhandle. I had never been to the area before and was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the beaches and local start parks were, how many great restaurants we had to choose from, and the affordability of the rentals. All in all, we had a great time although almost every day was cooler than expected and there was only one sunny day for the beach. We made the most of it and had a great time. Continue reading
Out and About: Gilly Brew Bar
Sean recently found out about a neat coffee shop in Stone Mountain (except it’s not a coffee shop, so they say) and we decided to try it recently. Gilly Brew Bar is Black-owned and in an old mansion so the space is incredible. We had a good experience! Continue reading
The Baby Chronicles: Harrison at 2.5 Years
It’s been a fun and fast past six months since my last update on Harrison’s second birthday back in September. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has still been going on so we didn’t do any holiday parties or gatherings with friends, coworkers or even family. That part really sucked and we are so over this madness. Despite all that we tried to make the best of things and focus on what was within our control. It’s been a memorable time with Harrison as he’s developed into a curious, spirited, silly and entertaining toddler. I wanted to highlight some of his milestones at two and a half years old. Continue reading
New Bites: Sushi Mito
In Japan, restaurants serve one style of food. There are sushi restaurants of course but also restaurants for ramen, tempura, soba, izakaya…you get the idea. In the U.S., it’s a bit different although I notice that most Japanese restaurants stick to one or two things as their main focus even if they have other dishes. Sushi Mito is different in that it has a huge menu filled with all types of Japanese delights. I discovered this place near Peachtree Corners during my lunch break at work a couple of years ago so this is not a “new bite” for me but it was for Sean and Harrison. Continue reading
New Bites: Banh Mi Cafe
It’s been a delightfully chilly winter in Atlanta this year and we’ve enjoyed getting outside to take full advantage of the brisk air. We like to find new parks (for us) and playgrounds (for Harrison). We recently discovered McDaniel Farm Park in Duluth and have loved going there on weekends. It also gives us the opportunity to try new restaurants in other parts of town. Banh Mi Cafe was our most recent post-playground lunch stop and we will definitely be back. Continue reading