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Nashville| Junior: The Reservation You Need to Make Now
Nashville| Junior: The Reservation You Need to Make Now

I’ve always considered myself one of Nashville’s rarer specimens, a native, born and raised, from back when that still meant something. As I drive through Music City, I’m not sure I recognize the city that raised me.

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Paris Shopping Guide: Where to Find Unique Gifts and Souvenirs
Paris Shopping Guide: Where to Find Unique Gifts and Souvenirs

Shopping in Paris is exhilarating, but without a plan, it can quickly become overwhelming. With endless boutiques, beautiful streets, and impossibly good window displays (the French really excel at this), it’s easy to wander for hours and still walk away empty-handed.

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Why Every Paris Trip Needs A Stop In Montmartre
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Why Every Paris Trip Needs A Stop In Montmartre
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As a self-proclaimed Type A traveler, I’m the one with an icon-coded Google map, a meticulously organized itinerary, and at least three backup restaurants for every meal. So, spending an agenda-free afternoon in Paris felt like I was rebelling against my natural wiring. It was equal parts liberating and mildly terrifying—with a definite emphasis on terrifying.

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One Of London’s Most Luxe Breakfast Spots |Abuelo
One Of London’s Most Luxe Breakfast Spots |Abuelo

London mornings have a magic of their own. Imagine fog drifting off the Thames, the quiet buzz of black cabs, and the inviting aroma of a fresh flat white alongside a croissant or avocado toast. Here, breakfast isn’t just a meal, it’s a blend of tradition and modern style.

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Ringing in 2018 at Bastion
Nashville, Food Catherine Courtney Nashville, Food Catherine Courtney

Ringing in 2018 at Bastion

New Year's Eve is most definitely one of those holidays that's take it or leave it. From skiing, rooftop parties in swanky cities to sitting at a friend's house drinking some amazing champs,  I've celebrated every way imaginable. One thing that I have learned, it's not where you are and what you are doing, but who you're with that really matters. Am I right? 

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Bastion's Bingo Game: A Fresh Take on Tasting Menus
Nashville, Food Catherine Courtney Nashville, Food Catherine Courtney

Bastion's Bingo Game: A Fresh Take on Tasting Menus

 

I have been a fan of the Goldberg Brothers for years. They single handedly changed my twenties opening up one of the very first trendsetting bars in Nashville, Bar Twenty3.  As their Nashville footprint grew, they launched Strategic Hospitality, responsible for 75% of my favorite bars and restaurants in Nashville.  Anytime I hear about one of their concepts brewing, I can't wait to check it out.

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