by leandra | Aug 19, 2026 | Travel, USA Travel
To break up the drive back to NC we spent the night in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with friends from college. Per usual, they drove us around to a couple breweries and made reservations at a lovely Italian place for dinner. Bespoke Brewing, Ronks We started out with some...
by leandra | Aug 18, 2026 | Food & Drink, Travel, USA Travel
On the Docks, Aquebogue Eric got the beef cheek and mashed potatoes with a local Paumanok rose and I got 6 oysters and the mussels appetizer with a California pinot noir. For dessert we each had a cocktail, the espresso martini for Eric and the Brandy Alexander for...
by leandra | Aug 6, 2026 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Sunday On our way to Cirencester we stopped at the Pheasant Inn to break up the drive. A lovely gastropub with indoor and outdoor options, we chose to sit inside but near a large open door to catch the breeze. We each ordered starter portions, I had the cold smoked...
by leandra | Aug 4, 2026 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Thursday While we were waiting for our rooms to get ready, we walked over to the Kensington Terrace Cafe for a leisurely breakfast. I got the avocado toast and a flat white, Dad got pancakes and black tea, and Eric opted for a hot chocolate, eggs and bacon platter....
by leandra | Jul 27, 2026 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
After dropping our bags at our apartment, our next stop was for helado from Boco de Xeado. Eric got a scoop each of coconut and intense chocolate, while I opted for a (solo!) pistachio cone. All flavors were excellent and as the line ebbs and flows throughout the day,...