Annapolis, MD. Capital of Maryland. Home of the US Naval Academy. Plus lots of great shopping and restaurants on the water, including Iron Rooster. Kara and I have been friends since college. I basically lived in her dorm for a year, and then we got an apartment together. A tiny apartment barely larger than an efficiency. …
A couple weeks ago I was back in Maryland visiting my parents. I go back every summer, and then when the scheduling works, I also go for a home football game weekend. When I first started coming back I would try to squeeze so much stuff into the trip that I was absolutely exhausted by …
Tim Thai Restaurant is a locally-owned restaurant in the small town of Westminster, MD. If you’re ever out that way, stop by for their delicious cuisine. Hazel and my mom began working together when I was about 12 years old, and she and my parents became very close friends over the years. Hazel is very much an adventurer, …
Franklin’s is a restaurant, brewery, and general store all in one. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out this very unique place in Hyattsville, MD. Every July I go back to Maryland for a couple of weeks, as my final relax/recharge/revive before the chaos of football season begins. The first few years I wore myself out, trying …
Izzy’s Steaks & Chops is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of the Marina District in San Francisco. 21-day aged steaks and Izzy’s Own potatoes await. A few weeks ago I was in San Francisco for my Association of Luxury Suite Directors conference. Every summer the conference is in a different city. Of course we …
A visit to Tadich Grill, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, is a step into the oldest restaurant in California. A couple of weeks ago I was in San Francisco for my annual Association of Luxury Suite Directors conference. My first visit to SF was about 20 years ago for a job interview, …
Super Duper Burgers. Locally-sourced products, homemade pickles, and declicious food. You’ll definitely want to find one near you in San Francisco. My Association of Luxury Suite Director’s conference was a couple weeks ago in San Francisco. Our hotel was the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, in the heart of downtown. On Wednesday lunch was on our …
Tropisueno Mexican Kitchen is a quick-service Taqueria by day and full-service restaurant by night. And well worth it for fabulous food in San Francisco. Just be prepared to wait in line during the lunch rush. My Association of Luxury Suite Directors conference was held in San Francisco the first week of July. We go to …
A couple weeks ago was my annual suite director’s conference in San Francisco. I arrived a day early, on Sunday, and spent the whole day sightseeing. Of course with the time change I woke up super early on Monday morning. But that was okay, because I was able to get in a great morning run …
Sourdough bread and fresh seafood are just 2 of the things you must do when visiting San Francisco. I found both at Hog Island Oyster Company Two weeks ago I was in San Francisco for my Association of Luxury Suite Director’s conference. My alarm clock went off at 2:30AM that Sunday morning. NOT fun. However, it …
Stacks Restaurant serves up delicious food in the heart of San Francisco. Don’t miss out on their brunch, but get there early to avoid the line! Last week was my Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) Conference. It is in a different city each summer, and this year was San Francisco. The sessions began on Monday afternoon, …
For authentic Mexican food in Oklahoma City, check out La Oaxaquena. You may need a translator as well, since the menus are in Spanish! In January I began doing in-person stewardship visits with our club seat holders. Our major gifts staff does a great job of stewardship with our top 150 donors; but because they are a small …
The Pump is a bar with a food menu. A great bar with an outdoor patio and games! Perfect for a Sunday Funday. Make sure you try out the delicious food as well. I discovered the Uptown 23rd Farmer’s Market about a month ago when I saw a post about it pop up on Facebook. I love …
I’ve talked before about my love for farmer’s markets. I love the idea of buying from local farmers and producers, rather than big chains and corporations. There was one in Baltimore I went to quite often when I lived there. It was a hike from my house in College Park, but to me it was …
A couple weeks ago my friend Bob was in town. We’ve become really great friends over the past couple of years. As a matter of fact, some people have asked if he’s my boyfriend/husband. Nope, none of that. Just fantastic friends. Bob was craving sushi, and of course I’m always up for sushi. One of …