Chicago, Chicago! Dinner at Avec

Well, I was a couple days late for Chicago’s infamous St. Patrick’s Day festivities but trust me, I’ve been to a Chicago Paddy’s Day parade and I’m glad I missed out! If you have never been it’s basically Armageddon in the streets once the clock hits 3 p.m.. People are hugging, fighting, crying and puking…

Chicago Day 1: Brunch in West Town

By now I’m sure you’ve figured out that while I might pride myself on keeping good care of my body, I’m still a MAJOR foodie. I love trying new things and love exploring as many restaurants as I can in all the cities I get to visit. After arriving in Chicago late last night, I…

Leaving San Francisco

Well, here I am on my last day in the wonderful city of San Francisco. The Golden City has always treated me well and today has been no exception. I spent my morning taking a brisk walk around my hotel, stopping to talk to a few of the other early risers. I spoke to a…

Day Three, Touring Alcatraz in the Bay

One of the most iconic parts of San Francisco is the mysterious floating island of Alcatraz. It’s a little surreal but I actually had a chance to visit this former prison, aptly referred to as “The Rock”. This fearsome prison actually played host to some of the most terrible crooks in the US, ranging from…

San Francisco: Day Two at The Alembic

Well, the good times keep rolling! I just found out my friend, Ashley, just got engaged and needless to say we HAD to paint the town red! After hearing the good news, I called Ashley up and found out she was grabbing cocktails with her newly minted fiancée at one of my favorite spots in…