2 girls. 1 podcast. 0 tourist traps. A travel podcast that gives listeners a local's POV of their next destination by interviewing a local resident from that city.
Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard
Get ready to explore the world 'Like a Local' with your hosts Stephanie Girard and Katie Hilton Brown! Join us every Thursday as we uncover the hidden gems, insider tips, and mouthwatering foodie finds straight from the locals themselves. Say goodbye to endless Google searches and let us be your ultimate time-saving travel companion. Whether you're planning your next adventure or seeking armchair travel inspiration, this is the podcast for you. Hit that subscribe button and pack your bags for a journey you won't want to miss!" Follow us on IG: @likealocalpodcast Podcast available on all major podcast platforms ---> Please subscribe! Leave us a review! Share with your friends! Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
We've got serial entrepreneur @whitneyeckis on the podcast today and she is really making us want to pack our bags and book a one way trip to San Diego without looking back. Are you a fan of perfect weather, great views and speak-easy's? Tune into this week and start planning your trip today! Follow us on IG: @likealocalpodcast Podcast available on all major podcast platforms ---> Please subscribe! Leave us a review! Share with your friends! SHOW NOTES Where to stay:The Pendry, The Lafayette Hotel, The Guild Where to eat: Breakfast: Morning Glory, Breakfast and Bubbles Lunch: Coasterra Dinner: Barbusa, Born and Raised (put your name down and then go to the rooftop bar and they have must-see bathrooms), Cowboy Star Best places to get sushi: Harney Sushi, Bamboo Sushi, PB Sushi, Where to drink: Coasterra, The Neighborhood (Two speak easy's inside: Noble Experiment, second one is a mystery), The Grass Skirt (speak easy restaurant), Polite Provisions, Craft and Commerce (speak easy, False Idol-hidden speak easy inside), OB Noodle House What to do: Sail San Diego (sunset sailboat tours), go to La Jolla and see the cliffs and seals, dine and drink! RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Morning Glory, Oxford Social Club Favorite pizza spot: Giovanni's (on Linda Vista Rd.) Favorite San Diego event: Padre's game, Del Mar Fair, Del Mar Horse Races, BRO-AM Music Festival on Moonlight Beach (also a local secret) Favorite coffee shop: The Invigatorium Favorite wine & cheese spot: Carruth Cellars Favorite season to visit: Summer Favorite rooftop bar: The Nolen Favorite dessert place: Nomad Donuts Favorite local business: Swirl Boutique, Biggest tourist trap: San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park but both are WORTH IT Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo
Join us as we chat with EIC of @tsgjacksonhole and owner of @stylingthenewwest to learn how to blend in like a local by staying, dining, drinking and playing during your next visit to Jackson, Wyoming! Follow us on IG: @likealocalpodcast Podcast available on all major podcast platforms ---> Please subscribe! Leave us a review! Share with your friends! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort Where to eat: The Blue Lion, Noodle Kitchen, Sidewinders Tavern, Liberty Burger, Persephone Bakery Where to drink: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Grand Teton Distillery, The Deck at Piste at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Mary Piglets (Best margarita) What to do: Fall Arts Festival, visit art galleries, National Wildlife Museum, QuickDraw & Fine Art Auction, skiing, snowmobiling, Fly fishing, hiking at Ski Lake, horseback riding, whitewater rafting RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Annular Arch Favorite pizza spot: Pinky G's Pizzeria Favorite coffee shop: CocoLove Favorite wine & cheese spot: Bin22 Favorite place for hiking: Ski Lake Favorite local business: Hideout Leathers, Tara on Tara, Bella Cosa, Jackson Hole Jewelry Company, Pearls by Sherry Biggest tourist trap: PB-Pacific Beach (the neighborhood) Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo
Want to know our thoughts from the local lowdown with @therealmichelebrilliant? Tune in this week as Katie shares her local travel experience being a tourist in the Big Apple. Where to stay: The Standard East Village: Go Where to eat: The Butcher's Daughter: Go Catch: Nah Smorgasburg: Go Joe's Pizza: Go Where to drink: Westlight: GO x 1,000,000 Brooklyn Brewery: Go Bibi Wine Bar: GOOO Please Don't Tell: Go Bar Primi: Go What to do: Smorgasburg: Go Walk around different neighborhoods: Go Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Go
It's time to pack our bags this week because we are headed to the City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA to visit @madymaio and @ltwolfen! This episode is packed FULL of drool-worthy finds and too many things to do, you'll want to extend your stay or book a second trip right away. It is a long episode but we challenge all of you to stick with it because there is really great content from these gals. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: @likealocalpodcast Podcast available on all major podcast platforms ---> Please subscribe! Leave us a review! Share with your friends! Blender Bombs: LOCAL20 80x20: LOCAL20 Scott's Cheap Flights - Show your support by signing up here SHOW NOTES Where to stay - Hotels Malibu: The Surfrider Hotel Santa Monica: Santa Monica Proper Hotel Venice: The Hotel June Culver City: The Culver Hotel West Hollywood: 1 Hotel West Hollywood, The West Hollywood Edition Koreatown: The Line LA Silver Lake: Silver Lake Pool & Inn Downtown: The Hoxton, The Nomad, Hotel Figueroa, Downtown LA Proper Hotel Airbnb: Venice, Santa Monica Walkable areas: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Largemont Village, Platform in Culver City, Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Abbott Kinney in Venice, San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood Where to eat: Jon and Vinny's on Fairfax (Make a reservation far in advance!), Sqirl, Courage Bagels, Maury's Bagels, Yeastie Boys Bagels, Gjusta, Earth Cafe Where to drink: The Friend, Tilda, Bar Flores, Upstairs at ACE Hotel, Everson Royce Bar, All Season Brewing Company What to do: Brentwood Country Mart, The Getty, Malibu Country Mart, Hiking in Kenter Trail or go to Malibu near Los Banos [Hot tip: Skip the Santa Monica Pier, Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills] Walkable areas: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Largemont Village, Platform in Culver City, Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Abbott Kinney in Venice, San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood RAPID FIRE: Most instagrammable spot: Nobu Malibu and Alfreds Best Pizza: Fool proof pizza, Antiqua, La Mora, Robertas, Prime Pizza, Mulberry, Pitzana Favorite LA event: Brentwood Farmers Market, Hollywood bowl concert Best coffee shop: Blue Bottle, Verb, Little Lunch, Madison and Park Best wine and cheese: Esters, Tilda, Lola Wine Bar, Melody Wines Best season to visit: Whenever! Best dessert: Big Shell Froyo, The Yogurt Shop, Magpies Favorite local business: Goodies in Atwater Village, Diesel Bookstore Biggest tourist trap: The Pink Wall Credits: Produced by yours truly, Katie Hylton & Stephanie Girard Until next week... Sayonara!!! Xo
Hey everyone, this week we are here to share 8 fall events across the continental US, and why you should consider making these travel plans. Join us as we chat about opinions on the fall season, Halloween costume ideas and what strange foods you may be served if you attend one of our recs. Follow us on IG: @likealocalpodcast Podcast available on all major podcast platforms ---> Please subscribe! Leave us a review! Share with your friends! Blender Bombs: LOCAL20 https://blenderbombs.com/ 80x20: LOCAL20 https://www.80x20market.com/ Scott's Cheap Flights - Show your support by signing up here: https://scottscheapflights.com/local SHOW NOTES: Bedford Fall Foliage Festival Where: Bedford, PA When: October 2-3, October 9-10 Price: Free BEDFORD EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedford-pa-with-haley-feaster/id1539543094?i=1000528733413 West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta Where: Tualatin, OR When: October 16 Price: Admission free Austin Food and Wine Festival Where: Austin, TX When: November 5-7 Price: $250 for a weekender pass AUSTIN EPISODE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/austin-tx-with-rachel-holtin/id1539543094?i=1000523054006 National Apple Harvest Festival Where: Biglerville, PA When: October 2-3, October 9-10 Price: $10 Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Where: Cincinnati, OH When: Sep 16 – Sep 19 Price: Free The Trailing of the Sheep Where: Ketchum, ID When: Oct 6 – Oct 10 Price: Free, Sheepdog trial $5, Farm to Table Dinner (Friday) $90 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Where: Albuquerque, NM When: Oct 2 – Oct 10 Price: General Admin - $15 Salem Massachusetts Where: Salem, MA When: Anytime in October
This week we have the future New York Times Best Selling Author @scoutsobel to talk all her entrepreneurial success, mental health and of course the best places to stay, dine, drink and play in the sunny city of San Diego! Scout is the founder of Scout's Agency, co-host of the Okay Sis Podcast, host of SCOUT podcast AND newly published author. Not only was it a joy to learn more about her and her journey but she was a no doubt a 5-star tour guide for San Diego! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Pendry Hotel, La Valencia Hotel, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Where to eat: Fortunate Son, Born and Raised, Buona Forchetta (there will be a long wait, go across the street to Kindred for dinner) Where to drink: Polite Provisions, Anywhere in Little Italy, Ketner Exchange, bar at Born and Raised, Young Blood What to do: Walk around the different neighborhoods, San Diego Zoo, walk around Balboa Park, Swami's Beach, Meditation Gardens in Encinitas, RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Morning Glory Favorite pizza spot: Buona Forchetta, Bronx Pizza Favorite coffee shop: Holsem Coffee, Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Pannikin Coffee & Tea Favorite wine & cheese spot: Venissimo Cheese, Carruth Cellars Wine Garden Favorite season to visit: July or October Favorite local business: Mila North Park, Von De Vort, Swirl Boutique Biggest tourist trap: PB-Pacific Beach (the neighborhood) SCOUT: IG: @scoutsobel Purchase The Emotional Entrepreneur: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0578941309/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
This week we've got a long episode but keep with it because we have @adam.bakst, full-time comedian, part-time PR professional. Learn about the many food controversies in Tampa, where the Cuban sandwich actually originated and the chance to get Tom Brady's phone number. SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: The Don CeSar, The Barrymore Where to eat: Mazzaro's Italian Market, Mr. Dunderbak's Biergarten and Brewery, Datz, Dough, Daily Eats, Armature Works Food Hall Best Cuban sandwich: Brocato's Sandwich Shop Where to drink: Lowry Parcade, Green Lemon, MacDinton's Soho Best Gay Bars: Southern Nights, The Honey Pot (Permanently Closed) What to do: Busch Gardens, go to an XFL game, check Ybor City RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa Music of Art, The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, USF Favorite pizza spot: Eddie and Sam's NY Pizza Favorite Tampa event: Gasparilla Season, St. Patrick's Day Festival Favorite coffee shop: Favorite wine & cheese spot: Cru Cellars Favorite season to visit: directly after Spring or right before Fall Favorite place for dessert: Bo's Ice Cream, Chill's Bros Scoop Shop Favorite local business: Mojo Books & Records Biggest tourist trap: Drive further than Ben T. Davis Beach- it's not the best beach so go into Clearwater
What a great day for our first international episode. We interviewed @pinatravels who is the host of @alpacamybagspod, a podcast that chats about responsible travel (which we highly recommend subscribing to). Toronto is such a cool city and has so much more than a spaceship-looking tower, Drake and Bieber Fever. We're on the lookout for a Scott's Cheap Flights deal to the fourth largest city in North America!! Speaking of Scott's Cheap Flights... show your support by signing up through our link: https://scottscheapflights.com/local it's only $49/year and your ROI will double or triple or even quadruple on your first flight. No lie... we're walking testimonies. SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnbs in the neighborhoods of: West End, The Annex, Little Italy, Koreatown, Little Portugal, Parkdale Hotels: The Annex Hotel, Gladstone House, The Drake Hotel Also check out hostels and read reviews on hostelworld.com Where to eat: Pow Wow Cafe, Tondou Ramen, La Palette Where to drink: DROM Taberna, Civil Liberties, Blood Brothers Brewing What to do: Take a ferry to the Toronto Islands, explore the different neighborhoods, particularly Chinatown (Spadina Ave), AGO Art Museum, See a Toronto Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre Rapid Fire: Most Instagram-able spot: Polson Pier Favorite pizza spot: Pizzeria Libretto Favorite Toronto event: Toronto International Film Festival Favorite coffee shop: Voodoo Child Espresso & Cocktail Bar (coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night) Favorite wine & cheese spot: La Palette Favorite season to visit: Summer Favorite place for dessert: Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake Favorite local business: Biggest tourist trap: Eaton Centre (cool ceiling, but just a shopping mall)`
This week we've got a lil Q&A going on, all related to travel of course. We kept it short and sweet and hope you enjoy!
Our Seattle episode is here and has us craving the PNW!! We interviewed @emmasedition today and she did not disappoint with all the best places to stay, dine, drink and play in Seattle! Where to stay: Hotel Theodore, The Fairmont Olympic Airbnbs: Capitol Hill, Freemont, Ballard, South Lake Union, Airbnb house boats, Tree Houses in Fall City (40 minutes out of the city) Where to eat: Portage Bay Cafe, Ba Bar, 45th Stop N Shop (get a poke bowl and walk down to Gas Works Park, 10 min walk) Where to drink: The Loupe Lounge in the Space Needle (reservations available on Tock and available two weeks in advance, availability is released every Monday) Olympic. Bar in Fairmont Hotel, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chateau Lill What to do: Visit Fremont Troll, Seattle Scenic Seaplane Tour with Kenmore Air, day trip to Bainbridge Island on a ferry, water taxi from downtown to West Seattle, walk through Pike Place Market, gum wall, Amazon Books (4 star+ books sold on Amazon), Amazon 4-star, hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Mount Hyak, Museum of Pop Culture, Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour (if you're into history) Plant shops to visit: Glasswing Greenhouse on Capitol Hill (temporarily closed), Plant Shop Seattle, The Indoor Sun Shop RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Frankie & Joe's (vegan ice cream), Di Fiora (Asian fusion restaurant) & search Emma's blog for more posts on where to take pictures by neighborhood Favorite pizza spot: Willmott's Ghost Favorite Seattle event: Seattle Sounders Soccer game, Mariners, Seahawks (tickets are hard to get) Best season to visit: Favorite coffee shop: The Starbucks Reserve in Capitol Hill, Mr. West Cafe Bar, search Emma's Edition for blog post on best coffee shops Favorite wine & cheese spot: Wineries in Woodinville, Locus Wines Favorite season to visit: Summer, fall Favorite rooftop bar: The Nest Rooftop Bar (Thompson Hotel) Favorite place for dessert: Ellenos Greek Yogurt, Molly Moon's Favorite local business: Silver + Salt, most places in Pike's Place, farmer's markets in several neighborhoods (check schedule for days) Best chicken teriyaki: Anywhere! Favorite Vietnamese restaurant: Banh Town, Monsoon, Vinason Pho & Grill Tips from the locals for the tourists: 1. 2.
This weeks unexpected destination will surprise your socks off. We interviewed @haleyfeaster about her hometown and learned why you need to visit this small Pennsylvania town. Seriously, you guys, we're so amped about this off the radar town. You'll be able to check off everything you're looking for in a quiet weekend getaway: good food, beautiful scenery with a plethora of outdoor activities, luxury hotel and spa and have you wanting to extend your stay. Where to stay: Omni Bedford Springs, River Mountain Resort Airbnbs: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38580690?translate_ugc=false&federated_search_id=0ddf8857-bb68-433e-bb21-7d01812c596c&source_impression_id=p3_1626039287_JQJFzqoO7m9qdvC%2B https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44475395?translate_ugc=false&federated_search_id=0ddf8857-bb68-433e-bb21-7d01812c596c&source_impression_id=p3_1626039361_dh0mIsA7gEl1dLHo Where to eat: Horn O Plenty, LIFeSTYLE, O.I.P. Original Italian Pizza, The Restaurant at the Golden Eagle Inn, LIFeSTYLE Next Door Where to drink: Old Bedford Brewing, The Pub at the Golden Eagle Inn, Village News What to do: Golf, Kayak down the Juniata river, rent bikes and kayaks from Fat Jimmy's Outfitters, visit Colonial Bedford, Old Bedford Village, Rock the Block, Farmer's Market on Wednesdays, Old Bedford Brewing (live music on Friday, Saturday, Sundays), Bella Terra Vineyards, Bedford Speedway, Drive-in movie theater, bike on the C&L Canal, Covered Bridge Tour, Fallingwater - Frank Lloyd Wright tour, Flight 93 National Memorial, horseback riding, state parks, River Mountain - yoga, skiing, whitewater rafting RAPID FIRE Most Instagram-able spot: The Coffee Pot, Springs at the Omni Resort Favorite pizza spot: IOP - Italian Original Pizza Favorite DC event: Bedford County Fair, Hot Summer Nights, Fall Foliage Festival Best season to visit: Summer or fall Favorite coffee shop: Favorite wine & cheese spot: LIFeSTYLE Favorite dessert spot: Whipped, Horn O Plenty, The Penguin Favorite local business: Reclamation, Cove Creek Outfitters, Juli's Wearable Art Biggest tourist trap: Gravity Hill
Join us this week as we interview the lovely @thethriftyspoon and learn where Joe Biden gets his tacos, what the security is like at The White House, but most importantly where to stay, dine, drink and play in our nation's capital city, Washington, DC! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Stay away from downtown and stay in DuPont Circle, The LINE DC Where to eat: Ambar, Zeppelin, Union Market, Fresh Radish, Oyster Oyster, Baker's Daughter, Albi Where to drink: Lulu's Wine Garden, Hi-Lawn, Republic Restoratives Distillery and Craft Cocktail Bar, Big Chief (permanently closed), Conservatory above Gravitas, Fiola, Last Call DC What to do: *Perfect day:* Coffee at local coffee shop, walk to see monuments (MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, WW2 Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Building, Brunch, Eastern Market, DuPont Circle Other: Logan Circle, National Portrait Gallery, (*LOCAL TIP ALERT*) Go online and reach out to your member of Congress and ask if they can help you schedule a tour of national buildings, visit The White House RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Blagden Alley Favorite pizza spot: Side Door Side Favorite DC event: Mount Vernon Wine Festival Favorite coffee shop: Sospeso Favorite wine & cheese spot: St. Vincent Wine Favorite rooftop bar: Hi-Lawn Favorite dessert spot: Ice Cream Jubilee Favorite local business: The Neighborgoods Favorite museum: National Portrait Gallery Biggest tourist trap: Stay away from downtown restaurants
This week we're heading to the wine country of the East and getting the local lowdown of Charlottesville, Virginia with local, @miss-alk. Where to stay: Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Quirk Hotel Airbnbs: Crozet, Barboursville (to be closer to wineries) Where to eat: Brazos Tacos, Milan Indian Restaurant, Bang!, The Nook Where to drink: The Alley Light, Rooftop Bar at Quirk, Rapture Wineries: Reynard Florence Vineyard, Glass House Winery, King Family Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards What to do: Explore UVA, explore local businesses at the downtown mall, spend time at the Rivanna River (hike, float, picnic, kayak, etc), wineries & vineyards RAPID FIRE: Most Instagram-able spot: I love Charlottesville mural (Belmont neighborhood) Favorite pizza spot: Dr. Ho's Humble Pie Favorite Charlottesville event: Polo at King Family Vineyards (summer), Sunset Series at Carter Mountain Orchard (Live music) Favorite coffee shop: C'Ville Coffee Favorite wine & cheese spot: Tilman's Favorite dessert spot: HotCakes Favorite local business: Darling Boutique
Ever heard of Lauderdale by the Sea? It's the most idyllic town right in Ft. Lauderdale. Join us this week as we interview @zibalennox as we learn the best places to stay, dine, drink and play! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: The Plunge Hotel, Airbnb's Where to eat: Kaluz, Houston's, Aruba Beach Cafe, 101 Ocean, Shooter's Waterfront Where to drink: Kaluz, Houston's, Aruba Beach Cafe, 101 Ocean, Shooter's Waterfront, Sea Watch on the Ocean What to do: Go to the beach, Mansion Tour, Town Center, Bluefoot Pirate Adventures (with kids) RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Christmas Tree in the town center (during Christmas time) Favorite pizza spot: Da Vinci's Favorite LBTS event: Live music in town center Favorite coffee shop: Starbucks Favorite wine & cheese spot: Winter
We're on our way to New England this week and have @tsgnantucket / @sleuliette as our local guide to show us around. Think lots of blue, lots of oysters and lots of history! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Harborview Nantucket, Hotel Pippa, White Elephant, Greydon House, Jared Coffin House Where to eat: Cru, The Proprietors Bar and Table, The Nautilus, Lola 41, Galley Beach Lunch: Corner Table Cafe, The Beet, Lemon Press, Millie's Restaurant, Sandbar at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant Where to drink: Cisco Brewers, After House, Back Bar, The Chicken Box, Club Car What to do: Brant Point Light House, Rent Jeeps and drive on the beach, Cisco Brewers, Whaling Museum, Madeket Bike Trail, visit Sconset during the day RAPID FIRE: Most Instagram-able spot: Brand Point Lighthouse, Steps Beach Favorite pizza spot: Oath Pizza Favorite Nantucket event: Christmas Stroll Favorite coffee shop: Corner Table Cafe Favorite wine & cheese spot: Current Vintage Best beach bar: Sandbar at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant Favorite place to get dessert: The Juice Bar for ice cream
This week we're talking all about what's in our travel carry on bag and why you need them too!
Austin is a booming city and an extremely popular vacation destination right now, which means it's easy to get sucked into tourist traps! This week we're interviewing @austinfoodstagram who knows a thing or two about the best places to stay, dine, drink and play, so tune in to get the Austin local lowdown! Where to stay: Bunk House Hotel Group — Austin Motel, Hotel San Jose, Hotel Saint Cecilia, Hotel Magdalena, Airbnbs in South Congress area Where to eat: Suarte, Uchi, Veracruz Best BBQ: la Barbecue Where to drink: Bungalow, Tipsy Optimist, Garage, Midnight Cowboy, Here Nor There, Duchman Family Winery Things to do: Rent a boat for Lake Austin, Lake Travis, picnic at Zilker Park, attend a live music show (live music all across town) RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Taquero Mucho Favorite pizza spot: Via 313 Favorite Chicago event: SXSW (March) Favorite coffee shop: Greater Goods Coffee Roasting Co. Favorite wine & cheese spot: House Wine Best season to visit: Spring, Fall Favorite place to get dessert: Gourdough’s Public House Favorite rooftop bar: Tipsy Optimist, P6 Favorite local business: BookPeople, Southern Hippie Tourist trap: I love you so much mural on South Congress
Want to know where to stay, eat, drink and what to add to your itinerary next time you're in Chicago? Listen in as we interview @bubbly.moments to get the local lowdown in the Windy City!! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: The Peninsula Chicago, Viceroy Chicago, Langham Hotel, Four Seasons, Ambassador Chicago, Swissotel Chicago, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Fairmont Chicago, Club Quarters Hotel, Sheraton Grand Where to eat: Gibsons Italia, Non Ami Gabi, Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, Aba, Tao, RPM Italian, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, Lyrica, Summer House Santa Monica, Union Sushi, Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf, Ciccio Mio Where to drink: Nobu Hotel, Cindy’s, Z Bar, Cerise Rooftop, LondonHouse What to do: Citi bike around the city, helicopter tour, architectural boat tour, picture in front of The Bean, Navy Pier Rapid Fire Most Instagram-able spot: 3 Art’s Club Cafe at Restoration Hardware, The Bean, Chicago Theater Sign Favorite pizza spot: Lou Malnati's Favorite Chicago event: St. Patrick’s Day Favorite coffee shop: Dunkin Donuts, check out Starbucks Reserve Favorite wine & cheese spot: City Winery Best season to visit: May, July-October Favorite place to get dessert: RL Restaurant Favorite Local Business: ENJOY Andersonville Tourist Trap: Willis Tower or Hancock Building. Go to The Signature Room at the 95th and / or The Signature Lounge for 360 views from both (located in Hancock Building)
You'll want to tune in this week as we talk to @outerbanksmom and she shares her love for the Outer Banks. Just in time for summer vacation! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Corolla Village Inn, Saltaire Cottages (Kitty Hawk), SeeSea Motel Where to eat: NC Coast Grill & Bar, Outer Banks Brewing Station, The Kill Devil Grill, Duck Donuts [Steam Pots: Outer Banks Oil Company, Cravings] Where to drink: Fish Heads Bar & Grill (Nags Head), Art’s Place (Kitty Hawk), Rundown Cafe What to do: Hang on the beach, jet-skiing, fishing, explore lighthouses, rent a boat, sign up for wild horse sighting tour, Lost Colony play RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Jockey’s Ridge State Park Favorite pizza spot: Southern Shores Pizza & Deli Favorite Atlanta event: Outer Banks Seafood Festival, The Big Curri-Shuck Oyster Festival Favorite coffee shop: Wave Rider’s Coffee & Deli Favorite wine & cheese spot: TRIO Restaurant & Market Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: Fish Heads, Stonefish Beach Bar on Avalon Pier Favorite place to get dessert: Surfin’ Spoon Frozen Yogurt Bar Favorite Local Business: Honey and Hive, Zen&Zip
We're in HOTlanta this week gals and things are heating up! Join us as we interview founder and entrepreneur @katherinemason_ of @sculpthouse and @sculpthouseboutique as we get the local lowdown in this southern gem. Where to stay: Buckhead Neighborhood, The St. Regis, The Whitley, Colee Hotel Where to eat: Umi Sushi, Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante, Forza Storico, Storico Vino, The Optimist, Grindhouse Killer Burgers Where to drink: Barcelona Vinoteca, St. Regis Bar, Himitsu What to do: Walk / Hang around the Beltline, Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Lingering Shade Social Club, Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market, SculptHouse, The Battery, Braves Game, United Atlanta, Falcons NFL Game RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: The Garden Room Favorite pizza spot: Antico Pizza Favorite Atlanta event: Music at Midtown Favorite coffee shop: The Chastain Favorite wine & cheese spot: Biltong Bar, Yebo Beach Haus Best season to visit: Spring Favorite rooftop bar: Clermont Hotel and Rooftop Bar Favorite place to get dessert: Sublime Doughnuts Favorite Local Business: ScultHouse, Lucy’s Market Tourist trap: World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium
We're visiting SIN CITY this week and interviewing the fabulous @ivajorg on all the cool spots to hang. This city is more than the famous strip, we've got views for days, culture, art and unique restaurants and experiences. You won't want to miss this one! Where to stay: Park MGM Las Vegas, ARIA Resort & Casino, NoMad Hotel Where to eat: Barry’s Downtown Prime, Eataly, Sadelle’s Where to drink: Velveteen Rabbit, Màs Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila What to do: Sunset helicopter ride, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (Full 360 view of city), Valley of Fire State Park, Red Rock State Park RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Vegas sign, The Neon Museum Favorite pizza spot: Izzy’s Pizza Bus Favorite Las Vegas event: Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival Favorite coffee shop: Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, Mothership Coffee Roasters Favorite wine & cheese spot: Esther’s Kitchen Best season to visit: Spring Favorite rooftop bar: Skyfall Lounge, Legacy Club Favorite local business: Amethyst Colony Tourist trap: Las Vegas sign (Don’t wait in line, take a photo from the side)
We're interviewing @thecocktailsnob_ today and she's giving us the best tips and tricks for getting the perfect craft cocktail, where to find the best drinks in NYC and of course we'll cover where to stay and eat, and what to do! Where to stay: The James New York, Hotel Hugo, PUBLIC Hotel, Moxy Hotel Where to eat: Jacob’s Pickles, Fumu, Zengo, Bubby’s Where to drink: 67 Orange Street, Jimmy at The James Hotel, The Skylark, Warehouse Wines & Spirits What to do: Roosevelt Island, bar hopping, museums, Staten Island Ferry (free and passes the Statue of Liberty), 9/11 Memorial and/or Museum RAPID FIRE Most Instagram-able spot: The Crown NYC (rooftop bar in Chinatown), While We Were Young Kitchen & Cocktails Favorite pizza spot: Joe’s Pizza Favorite Raleigh event: Harlem EatUp! Favorite coffee shop: Euuni Best espresso martini: TAO Favorite wine & cheese spot: Bedford Cheese Shop - Union Square Best season to visit: Summer Favorite rooftop bar: The Crown Favorite dessert spot: Milk Bar Favorite local business: NiLu Gift Boutique, Strand Book Store Tourist trap: Hudson Yards
This week we are with the OG Raleigh blogger @raleighwhatsup and getting a unique perspective of the city with recommendations that you won't find on every yelp list! Where to stay: Longleaf Hotel, Guest House Raleigh, The Heights House (coming soon) Where to eat: Jolie, Virgil’s Tacos, Rosewater Kitchen & Bar, State of Beer, Trophy Pizza Where to drink: Junction West, Whiskey Kitchen, The Standard, Burial Brewing, Trophy, Barrel Culture What to do: NC Museum of Art, Dorothea Dix Park (Get take out and wine for a picnic), Live music (Pour House, Red Hat Amphitheater, Lincoln Theater, Koka Booth Amphitheater), Natural Science Museum, mural hunt downtown RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: NCMA, train station (warehouse district) Favorite pizza spot: Oakwood Pizza Box Favorite Raleigh event: Hopscotch, Art & Bloom Favorite coffee shop: Sola, Jubala, Idle Hour Coffee Roasters Favorite wine & cheese spot: Vita Vite Best season to visit: Spring, fall Favorite rooftop bar: Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria Favorite dessert spot: Lucette Grace, Two Roosters Ice Cream Favorite local business: Edge of Urge
We are going all out in NYC this week with the founder of @passporttofridday, a luxury travel agency. Save your $$$ for your hotel because you'll want to splurge next time you visit, especially if you want to stay where the Kardashian's stay! Where to stay: The Greenwich Hotel, Crosby Hotel, The Beekman, The New York Edition Where to eat: L’Artusi, Estela, Altro Paradiso, Don Angie, Cafe Cluny, Anton’s, Rosemary’s Where to drink: Dante NYC, Soho House, The Bar Room at The Beekman What to do: Walk!, Central Park, Explore Brooklyn/Williamsburg, 9/11 Museum RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: West Village Favorite pizza spot: Ruby Rosa Favorite NYC event: Christmas / Holiday season Favorite coffee shop: Café Kitsuné Favorite wine & cheese spot: Buvette, St. Tropez Wine Bar in West Village Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: Dumbo House Favorite local business: MCF Rare Wine
We're back in Columbia, SC this week interviewing the fabulous @shadesofpinck and learning all her favorite spots in this southern town! Where to stay: Hotel Trundle, Graduate Columbia, Airbnb on Lake Murray Where to eat: Halls Chophouse Columbia, Cantina 76, The Grand on Main, Bourbon Where to drink: Cantina 76, Hendrix, Lula Drake Wine Parlour, Black Rooster What to do: Bike ride down the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, bowling at The Grande on Main(rainy day activity), USC Gamecock football game RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Hotel Trundle, Graduate Hotel, Hendrix Rooftop Favorite pizza spot: Za’s on Devine Favorite Columbia event: USC football season, election season Favorite coffee shop: Indah Coffee Favorite wine & cheese spot: Lula Drake, Motor Supply Company Bistro Best season to visit: Late summer, early fall Favorite rooftop bar: Hendrick’s, Black Rooster Favorite local business: Pout Favorite place to get pimiento cheese: Private Property, Cola’s, DiPrato’s
Missouri as a travel destination? YES! Buckle up as we explore St. Louis for toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake and BBQ! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Hilton at the Ballpark Downtown, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Moonrise Hotel Where to eat: Rooster, The Hill, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta, Louie, Clementine’s Creamery Where to drink: Cinder House and Bar, Three sixty, Boathouse at Forest Park, Wheelhouse What to do: STL Zoo (free), Explore Forest Park, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Gateway Arch, City Museum, Union Station (aquarium, ferris wheel, carousel, mini-golf, rope course, light show, mirror maze!) RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: The Gateway Arch Favorite pizza: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Favorite event: St. Louis Art Fair, Blues games, Cardinals game Favorite coffee shop: Kaldi’s Coffee Favorite wine & cheese: Sasha’s Wine Bar Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: Three sixty Favorite local business: Everything in Ladue Best place to order toasted ravioli: Charlie Gitto’s, Anthonino’s Best place to order gooey butter cake: Any bakery at The Hill
Who thinks the west coast is the best? We have @annaabbott on as our guest today telling us where to spot celebrities, what the deal is with Muscle Beach and where to get the best coconut cake in the cute city outside of LA! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnb Where to eat: Erewhon Market (local market), Tartine, Gjusta, Scopa Italian Roots, The Whaler, La Puglia Where to drink: The Whaler, The Reel, The Brigg, Rooster Fish, The Magic Castle What to do: Visit the Mosaic Tile House, Venice Walk Streets, Walk Abbott Kinney, Go to the beach at night (look up Grunion Run, Venice Beach Skate Park RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: the beach, Mosaic Tile House and art murals all over town Favorite pizza spot: Louise’s Trattoria Favorite event: Grunion Run, Farmer’s Market Favorite coffee shop: Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities Favorite wine & cheese: The Tasting Kitchen, Zinqué Best season to visit: All seasons but winter is less touristy than summer Best rooftop bar: Elephante Beach House, Hotel Erwin Favorite local business: Community Business Tourist trap: The boardwalk
We're in Philly this week with our tour guide @honesttwentyone as she helps us navigate this huge city full of cheesesteaks, shopping and plants! Where to stay: Airbnbs, The Kipton Hotel Where to eat: Famous 4th Street Deli, Mission Taqueria, Front Street Cafe, Saxby's Where to drink: Howl at the Moon, Drinkers Pub, The Franklin Bar What to do: Wissahickon Creek, Reading Terminal Market, Stump (plant shop), Eastern State Penitentiary, Shopping in Rittenhouse Square Rapid Fire Most instagram-able spot: Rittenhouse Square, Race Street Pier Best pizza spot: Lorenzo’s Favorite event: The Best of Philly Restaurant Festival Fav coffee shop: Saxby’s Best wine & cheese spot: Jet Wine Bar Best season to visit: Spring Favorite rooftop bar: The Franklin Bar Favorite local business: Stump Tourist trap to skip: Rocky steps
Back to New York City to visit the lovely @claire.bridges and explore the iconic Upper East Side. Famous Levain cookies, Gossip Girl neighborhood feels, museums, coffee shop with french bulldogs on every cup. What more can you ask for? SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: The Mark, Voco the Franklin New York Where to eat: The Penrose, Up Thai, Uva, Levain Bakery, Anita La Mamma del Gelato Where to drink: The Penrose, Eli’s Night Shift, UES. (ice cream shop with speakeasy at the back) What to do: Guggenheim, The Frick Museum, Met museum and 79th and 5th Central Park entrance afterwards, City Bikes during nice weather, Walk everywhere and explore! Rapid Fire: Most instagram-able spot: The Met steps Favorite pizza spot: Emmy Squared Favorite event: Met Gala for celebrity citings Favorite coffee shop: Ralph’s, Hutch & Waldo Favorite wine and cheese spot: Serena’s Wine Bar & Cafe Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: The Skylark Favorite local business: Mixology Clothing
Our list of places to visit is getting longer with another addition of SLC. Join us and @niceadegering today as we eat, drink and explore our way through the capital city of Utah! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnbs Where to eat: Eva’s Bakery, Whiskey Street, Sapa, Dali Crepes, Takashi, The Bite / The Cajun Kitchen, Pretty Bird Chicken Where to drink: Whiskey Street, Lake Effect, Current Fish & Oyster What to do: City Creek Center, Temple Square, Ensign Peak Hiking Trail, Red Butte Garden RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able - Pretty Bird Chicken Best coffee shop - Gourmandise Favorite pizza - Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery Favorite event - Farmer’s Market Best wine and cheese spot: Caputo’s Market & Deli Best season to visit: fall Favorite rooftop bar: The Green Pig Pub Favorite local business: Every Blooming Thing, King’s English Bookshop Favorite dessert spot: Handel’s Ice Cream Favorite ski mountain: Deer Valley Resort
Join us this week as we visit a new small town, Franklin, and interview @houseofbashery for all the best spots during your weekend getaway! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnbs downtown Where to eat: 1892, Herban Market, Biscuit Love Where to drink: Leipers Fork Distillery, The Rutledge, 55 South, GRAYS on Main What to do: History Museums and tours, Stroll Main Street, The Factory at Franklin, Farmer’s Market, Goat Yoga, Mistletoe Farm Alpacas, The Spa at Leipers Fork Rapid Fire Most instagram-able spot: Leipers Fork Beset pizza: Basil Garden Pizza Favorite event: Dicken’s of a Christmas in Downtown Franklin Favorite coffee shop: The Frothy Monkey Best wine and cheese: Arrington Vineyard Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop: The Graduate (Nashville) Favorite local business: White’s Mercantile, The Factory
Let's travel to Columbia, SC and visit @mattisonheatherly to get the local lowdown in this small town with plenty of things to do and places to grub! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Graduate Columbia, Hotel Trendal, Airbnb-Lake Murray Where to eat: Coa Agaveria y Cocina, Hampton Street Vineyard, Tazza Kitchen, Cafe Strudel, Cola’s Restaurant, Saluda’s Where to drink: River Rat Brewery, Steady Hand Beer Co., The Aristocrat, Lula Drake, Hendrix, Black Rooster What to do: SC Pedal Parlor, Soda City Market (farmer’s market on Saturday’s), River Floating, Congaree National Park, Riverwalk - for hiking, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Rapid Fire Most Instagram-able: The State House Best pizza: Pontiac House of Pizza, Village Idiot Pizza Favorite event: Columbia Food & Wine Festival Best season to visit: Spring, fall Favorite coffee shop: Drip Coffee Favorite wine & cheese spot: Lula Drake Best rooftop Bar: Hendrix Favorite local business: Five Points has a great variety of boutiques, coffee, lunch options Fav BBQ: Midwood Smokehouse Best pimento cheese: Spotted Salamander, Jake’s on Devine
Starting off a new month BIG! We've all heard everything is bigger in Texas and Dallas is no different! Join us and the @thefemalefounder_ as we navigate through this huge metroplex! Where to stay: Airbnbs in Deep Ellum, Uptown, Lower Greenville, Henderson or Virgin Hotel, W Hotel Where to eat: Krio, Dahlia Bar & Bistro, Drake’s, Nick & Sam’s Where to drink: Parliament, Atwater Alley, Tipsy Alchemist What to do: Katy Trail Ice House, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, City Pass (for multiple museum access for less), Visit the Stockyards in Ft. Worth, Jaxon Beer Garden, Perot Museum, Reunion Tower & Observation Deck, Klyde Warren Park Rapid Fire: Most instagram-able spot: Jaxon’s Beer Garden, Henry’s, Crescent Plaza Best pizza: Brick Street, Campisi’s Favorite coffee shop: La La Land Kind Cafe Best wine & cheese spot: Grapevine has several wineries, CRU in West Village Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: HG Sply Co., Happiest Hour Favorite local business: PWR WMN
We're back in the Queen City with @sydneyhopeee and we learn all about some cool new spots from this fashionista! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnbs in South End, NoDa, Dilworth, Grand Bohemian Hotel Where to eat: Optimist Hall, Ruby Sunshine, Flower Child, Hot Taco Where to drink: Legion Brewery, Gin Mill South End, Sycamore Brewery Beer Garden, Wooden Robot Brewery, Summit Seltzer What to do: Getaway House, South Park Mall, Walk along the Rail Trail and explore! Rapid Fire: Most instagram-able spot: Restoration Hardware Best pizza spot: Bisonte Pizza Co Favorite Charlotte event: PNC Music Pavillion, CIAA basketball (virtual this year) Favorite coffee shop: Not Just Coffee, Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery Best season to visit: Fall Favorite wine & cheese bar: Barcelona Wine Bar Favorite rooftop bar: Gin Mill South End Favorite local business: Chosen Women’s Apparel Tourist traps: Carowinds
Do you love warm weather, golf, spas and palm trees? Then you were made for today's episode where with chat with @xoajohnson about where to stay, eat, drink and play in the gorgeous Scottsdale!!
Get ready for lots of laughs as we interview actor and comedian @the_real_michelle_briliant and she'll share her local approved places to stay, eat, drink and what to do! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: SIXTY SoHo, Soho House, The Standard Where to eat: Bar Primi, Indochine, BondST, Root & Bone, Lucien Where to drink: La Esquina, Bibi Wine Bar, Rintintin, 2A Bar, Sofie, POST What to do: Joe’s Pub, Blue Man Group RAPID FIRE Best pizza: Gruppo Favorite coffee shop: C&B Favorite wine and cheese spot: Bibi’s, Il Posto Accanto Best season to visit: Spring/fall Favorite rooftop bar: Soho House, Thompson LES
We're on the WEST COAST this week interviewing world headlining comedian @rachaelnobrien! We officially have the travel bug because we're craving sun, palm trees and viewzz for days. SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Parker Palm Springs, La Serena Villas, Sands Hotel & Spa, La Quinta Resort Where to eat: Casa Mendoza, Mr. Lyons, Farm, Koutouki Greek Estiatorio Where to drink: Melvyn’s, The Nest, Counter Reformation What to do: Andreas Canyon Trailhead, Joshua Tree, The Fine Art of Design (thrift store) RAPID FIRE: Most instagram-able spot: Andrea’s Canyon or Joshua tree Best pizza: Piero's PizzaVino Favorite event: Any concert in the desert Coffee Shop: Old Town Coffee Shop Favorite Wine & Cheese Spot: Counter Reformation or any Italian restaurant Best season to visit: Fall, winter Favorite Local Business: The Shops at 1345
We're in the Windy City freezing our butts off but we've got some incredible recs for where to eat, sleep, stay and what to do from @somethingwhitty! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Hotel Monaco Where to eat: Duck Duck Goat, The Moonlighter, Parlor Pizza Bar, Barrio, Big Star, Topo Gigio, Portillo’s Where to drink: The Blind Barbour, The Darling, The Violet Hour, Gilt Bar, Bavette’s, Lottie’s Pub, Happy Camper Pizzeria, Paradise Park, Homeslice What to do: Architectural Boat Tour, Cubs Baseball Game, Gallagher Way, Start at The Bean and walk the Magnificent Mile for shopping, Starbucks Reserve, North Avenue Beach, Oak Street Beach Rapid Fire: Instagram-able spot: The Aliss, Beatnik Pizza: Pequod’s Pizza Chicago event: Old Town Art Fair Coffee Shop: La Colombe Wine & Cheese: City Winery Best Season: Summer Favorite rooftop: Cindy’s, London House Rooftop Bar Local Business: Art Effect
Tune in this week to get a second local lowdown dose in Nashville with @skhammer! Take us back!
Think you know all the cool spots in Savannah? Think again because this week we're getting a double dose and second POV with @simplynikibblog and getting the Lowcountry local lowdown... Savannah is always a good idea! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Historic District, Starland District Where to eat: Flock to the Wok, Flying Monk Noodle Bar, Trailer Park, The Olde Pink House, 17Hundred90, Starland Yard, Little Duck Diner, Fox & Fig Cafe, Collins Quarter at Forsyth Park Where to drink: Bohemian Hotel, Electric Moon, Baobab Lounge, Myrtle & Rose, The Peregrin, Perry Lane Hotel, McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge, The Peacock Lounge What to do: Walk through Forsyth Park and down Bull Street, ghost tours, walk/tour Bonaventure Cemetery, visit Plant Riverside (they have live music, pop-ups, etc.), walk all of Jones Street, SCAD Museum RAPID FIRE Most Instagram-able spot: Wormsloe Best pizza joint: Vinnie Van GoGo’s Favorite event: St. Patricks. Day, Picnic in the Park Best season to visit: Fall, spring Favorite coffee shop: Henny Penny Art Space and Cafe Best wine & cheese bar: The Grove Favorite rooftop bar: The Peregrine, Myrtle & Rose Favorite local business: Savannah Bee Company, Satchel, E. Shaver, Mamie Ruth, The Paris Market (great for coffee too!)
This week we're back in the Lowcountry talking with a very special guest, Jaimie Brown Dewberry (@jaimiedewberry) from The Dewberry Foundation and The Dewberry Hotel. We enjoyed getting the local lowdown in one of our favorite cities but we also loved getting to know Jaimie! SHOW NOTES Where to eat: Chez Nous, Malagón, Mercado y Tapería, Raw 167, The Living Room, Harken Cafe, The Harbinger, Melfi’s, Leon’s, Little Jack’s Tavern Where to drink: Citrus Club, The Living Room, Bin 152, Hall’s Steakhouse, Oak Steakhouse, Oku, The Daily What to do: Gibbes Museum of Art, Aiken-Rhett House, Nathaniel Russell House, The Dewberry Spa Design: Fritz Porter Design Collective, Antiques of South Windermere, Seventeen South Antiques, Wynsum Antiques & Interiors Shopping: Hand in Clothing, James, Small Shoe, IBU Rapid Fire: Instagram-able spot: White Point Garden Pizza: Baker’s Bar, Melfi’s, Monza Charleston Event: SEWE, Charleston Antiques Show Activity with Kids: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Coffee Shop: Second State Coffee Wine & Cheese: Goat Sheep Cow Best Season: Spring / Fall Favorite rooftop: Citrus Club
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It's the most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful city in the world! @biancabahamondes is here to share where the locals go and what they do in New York City! We may not be traveling but we've got some great places that deserve a bookmark from you! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: The Lotte New York Palace, The William Vale Hotel NYC Where to eat & drink: 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, Mr. Purple, Eataly - Flat Iron, Pier 17, Rolfs (closed during covid-19), Oscar Wilde, Miracle on 9th Street, Sippin’ Santa (pop-up), Sunday in Brooklyn, Loreley Beer Garden, Kindred, Cafe du Soleil, Sushi Lab, City Winery, Levain Bakery Favorite hot chocolate spots: MarieBelle, Maman NYC, Angelina Bakery NYC, Martha’s Country Bakery, Dominique Ansel Bakery, The Chocolate Room, Bibble and Sip, Blue Stripes What to do: Iceskating-Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park Winter Village, The Rink at Brookfield Place, Vale Rink at The William Vale Hotel, Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden and lights and window displays all down Fifth Ave, Sak’s Light Show, Macy’s, LuminoCity, Dyker Heights (neighborhood) Where to shop: Winter Village in Bryant Park, Virtual Grand Central Holiday Market, Brooklyn Flea
We're going to western NC to visit Asheville, NC and get all the local approved places to stay, eat, drink and stay with @sarajanecase from @enneagramandcoffee! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Hotel Indigo, Grove Park Inn, The Windsor Where to eat: Cucina24, Chai Pani, Buxton Hall BBQ, All Souls Pizza, Sunny Point Cafe, Over Easy Cafe (only pop-up shops), Mayfel’s Where to drink: Little Jumbo, Antidote, Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge, Wicked Weed Funkatorium, Burial Beer, Highland Brewing Company The Montford Rooftop Bar, The Crow and Quill What to do: Grove Park Inn, Grove Park Inn Spa, Biltmore Estate, LaZoom tour Top 5 Coffee Shops: Farewell, High Five Coffee, Trade and Lore, Liberty House Coffee and Cafe, Summit Coffee Co. Rapid Fire: Instagrammable spot: Wall Street Pizza: All Souls Pizza Asheville Event: Bele Chere Festival Coffee Shop: Liberty House Coffee and Cafe Wine & Cheese: Sante Best Season: Fall Favorite rooftop: The Montford Rooftop Bar Hiking Spot: Craggy Gardens Local Business: High Five Coffee
Join us as we dive in and get the local lowdown from @elyssanastalski in one of our favorite cities, Raleigh, NC! We hope you smile as much as we did during this interview! Where to stay: Airbnbs in Oakwood, Guest House Raleigh Where to eat: Stanbury, Second Empire, Iris, Poole’s Diner Where to drink: Fox Liquor Bar, The Atlantic Lounge, Watts & Ward, Stir What to do: NC Museum of Art, NC Farmer’s Market Rapid Fire Most instagram-able: Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing (Boylan Bridge) Best Pizza: Oakwood Pizza Box Favorite Event: SPCA Fur Ball, NC State Fair Favorite Coffee Shop: Third Place, Cultivate Best wine & cheese: Vita Vite Best Season: Fall Best Rooftop Bar: Taverna Agora, Jolie Favorite Local Business: Deco & Dogwood Country Club
Nashville's Native Natasha Stoneking shares her top picks for where to stay, eat, drink and what to do in Tennessee's capital city! She brings the energy and you don't want to miss this one! SHOW NOTES: Where to stay: Graduate Hot Nashville, Noelle - The Downtown Nashville Hotel, The Joseph, Bobby Hotel, JW Marriott Nashville, The Westin Nashville, Omni Nashville Hotel Where to eat: Kayne Prime Steakhouse, Moto, 5th & Taylor, The Loveless Cafe, Five Daughters Bakery, Tavern, The Pfunky Griddle, Margot Cafe & Bar, Deacon’s New South Merchant’s, Pinewood Social, Hattie B’s - Best Fried Chicken, Adele’s, Mockingbird, Kitchen Notes (Temporarily closed - Best brunch) Where to drink: Patterson House, Tavern, The Optimist, Rare Bird, L.A. Jackson What to do: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Frist Art Museum, Adventure Science Center (great for kids), Topgolf, Arrington Vineyards, Parthenon in Centennial Park Must visit places on Broadway: Tootsie’s and Legends Rapid Fire: Most Instagram-able spot: 12 South Best Pizza: MAFIAoZA’s Nashville Event: Steeplechase, CMA Fest, Jason Isbell’s Week Annual Concert at The Ryman Coffee Shop: Barista Parlour Wine and Cheese Shop: Brentwood Wine & Spirits, Barcelona Wine Bar Best season: Fall Rooftop Bar: L.A. Jackson Local Business: The Mill Boutique, ABLE, The Perfect Pair, Vinnie Louise Best BBQ: Martin’s and Edley’s Dessert Spot: Mare Bulles (bring back the strawberry cheesecake cake!), Jeni’s Ice Cream, Legendairy Milkshake Bar
Join us as we get the local lowdown in Charleston, SC with a focus on Mt. Pleasant with Helen Hall Follow her at @hushupandhustle, @blenderbombs, @80x20market, @hustlesmoothiebar, @hustle_at_home, @tipsyspritzers SHOW NOTES WHERE TO STAY: Post House Inn, Hotel Bella Grace, Zero George Inn WHERE TO EAT: Obstinate Daughter, Post House, 167 Raw, Bon Bahn Mi, The Harbinger, Pickled Palate, Community Table, The Daily WHERE TO DRINK: Home Team, Baba’s, Graft Wine Shop, Leeah’s Old Village Wine Shop WHAT TO DO: Day drink at Shem Creek-Nico’s & Saltwater Cowboys, Holy City Ghost Tour, Walk around Old Village in Mt. Pleasant & Downtown, Park Circle in North Charleston RAPID FIRE Pizza: Coastal Crust Coffee, Brown Fox, Second State Wine & Cheese: Leeahs Wine Shop, Graft Wine Shop Event: SEWE, New Year’s Season: Fall Local Business: Hustle Smoothie Bar, Mercantile & Mash Rooftop Spot: The Vendue Smoothie Shop: Hustle Smoothie Bar Local Retail Shop: Bennie and Coco, Gwynn’s, L’ABEYE (online)
We're getting the local lowdown from @wheretoeatcharlotte! She'll share where to eat, drink, stay and what to do in this Queen City! SHOW NOTES: Dunhill Hotel & The Asbury Where to stay-- Budget-friendly: Airbnb in Uptown or Southend Splurge: The Ballantyne, Grand Bohemian Hotel, The Kimpton Where to eat-- Stagioni, Good Food on Montford, Peppervine, Soul Gastrolounge, Flour Shop, Snooze, Barcelona Wine Bar, Lincoln Kitchen & Cocktail, Moosehead Grill, Leroy Fox, The Goodyear House, Living Kitchen, Fern Where to drink-- Dot Dot Dot, The Crunkleton, Idlewild, The Suffolk Punch, Sycamore Brewing - Beer Garden, Queen Park Social, Merchant & Trade What to do-- Topgolf, Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery, Hiking at Crowders Mountain, US National Whitewater Center Rapid fire-- Instagrammable spot: Fahrenheit Charlotte & The Confetti Hearts Wall Pizza: Inizio Charlotte Event: Tuck Fest at US National Whitewater Center Coffee shop: Community Matters Cafe Wine & Cheese: The Loyalist Market, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop, Dot Dot Dot Rooftop Bar: Fahrenheit Charlotte, Grand Bohemian Hotel Local Business: The Batchmaker, Charlotte Sugar Rush, Honeybear Bake Shop
Join us as we interview Sarah Tahami (@savvysipsandsights) and get the local lowdown (aka live like locals and don't look like a tourist) in Lowcountry, Savannah! SHOW NOTES: Where to eat-- Collin’s Quarter The Wyld Dock Bar Flock to the Wok The Peacock Lounge Leopold’s Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana Mirabelle’s The Emporium Starland Yards Where to drink-- Electric Moon Myrtle & Rose Top Deck Peregrin Savannah Cheese Boards Local Business-- Capitals Bee