Destinations – An Omnivore Abroad

A Very “Moose” Experience

With a name that translates to “The Moose,” Restaurant L’Orignal describes itself as “chalet chic comfort food in Old Montreal.”

After living on the east coast for a year, I took a solo road trip that gave me a chance to explore new parts of the coast.

A few of the places I ate on my first trip to Brooklyn, including coffee, pastries, and a memorable brunch.

A weekend of solo travel and eating in Portland, the food cart capital of America.

Now more than ever, restaurants need our support. These are the places I’ve been returning to again and again during this pandemic.

New Orleans is one of the best foodie cities in the US, and full of classic dishes for first-time visitors.

Some of the best local takeaway eats in Edinburgh during the coronavirus lockdown.

Timeless but also of the moment, every detail about the dining experience was thoughtful and delightful.

My solo road trip up the California coast in search of some small towns, beautiful hikes, and great food.

From famous chefs to small market stands, the food scene in Tijuana is buzzing.

A guide to the food I love to eat in Prague, both traditional and trendy.

Worth a visit for the pain perdu alone, The Ninth is an elegant expression of Chef Jun Tanaka’s talent.

In honor of National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, I’m sharing my favorite biscuit spots from my travels.

A few of my favorite spots for a day of eating in Vancouver, Canada.

I had the best solo dining experience of my life at Pujol, #12 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

The geometric chicken on their logo says it all: this is a place that understands fried chicken.

The Boxty House lives up to their ethos “the humble spud, made beautiful,” serving potato boxty and other traditional Irish dishes.

My long weekend of eating in the Texas capitol.

You can’t beat Buck a Shuck weekday happy hour at The White Horse in Edinburgh, where the oysters are a crowning achievement.

My itinerary for a long weekend of eating and sightseeing in LA’s Venice Beach neighborhood.