Thailand | What It's Like To Eat At Gaggan Anand, One Of The World's 50 Best Restaurants
If you were to ask me what was on my 2024 vision board, you’d see images of London, Portugal, more images of London ( yes, I am obsessed), vineyards, and Mexico City, but definitely not Thailand.
Nashville | Visiting Nashville? This Is One Place You Don't Want To Miss...
Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, and for a good reason. While we may be known for our Honky Tonks and Hot Chicken, Music City has so much more to offer.
Take from a Nashville native.
Blonde Voyage Featured Favorites | November 2023
Never in a million years did I think I would be so happy to take a breath and not travel.
I'm the girl who gets a rush from packing a suitcase and strutting down the concourse to my gate as I embark on my next adventure. But hear me say, after a month straight of international travel, nothing feels as good as your own shower and bed.
Singapore Standouts | Restaurant Edition
If you’re looking for a way to use those extra PTO days before year-end, I’ve got just the place…Singapore. There’s simply no place like it. Located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore boasts one of the most vibrant and diverse cultures I’ve ever experienced.
Food enthusiasts unite! From hawker centers to Michelin-star restaurants, Singapore has an incredible culinary landscape and definitely lives up to its reputation.
Blonde Voyage's Featured Favorites | September 2023
One evening, I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a meme that said: “ August went by pretty quick, but September is doing 75 mph in a 35 mph zone.” Honestly, they aren’t wrong. While many of us are savoring the sweetness of September, I’m over here with a countdown clock to Christmas.
New York City | Your 48- Hour Food Guide to NYC
While the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the flashing lights of Times Square get most of the attention, New York City is home to some of the most incredible restaurants in the world. However, sorting through it all can be pretty daunting, especially if you are only in town for a short time. To help cull down your options and spare you from the tourist traps, I’ve compiled a list of all my favorite spots I enjoyed during my 48-hour adventure in New York City.
Blonde Voyage's Featured Favorites | August 2023
Is it me, or was August an absolute whirlwind? I know many of you were getting your kids ready for “back to school” and secretly celebrating reclaiming your days for yourself. Looking back, I spent most of the month packing and repacking my suitcase. If I were to guess, I clocked more hours at the airport and in the sky than in Nashville.
Blonde Voyage's Featured Favorites | June 2023 Edition
Is it me, or is everyone else in disbelief that it’s already July and the year is more than half over? As they say, time really flies when you work every damn day!
Atlanta | Join Me At Kimball House
Whenever I travel, there’s nothing I love more than seeking out the local establishments that exude the character and charm of the city.
For my fellow Nashvillians, this was Arnolds’s Country Kitchen. It was not simply a meat and three, but rather a restaurant rich with tradition, incredible hospitality, and some of the best damn food I’ve ever eaten.
Nashville | First Look At Ophelia's
It's officially that time of year again when I scroll through Instagram and think, "You're on vacation….again?" While my feed is filled with friends sipping on Aperol Spritzes, wandering through cobblestone streets, and learning to make the perfect pasta, I've discovered a little taste of Italy a little closer to home at Ophelia's Pizza + Bar.
Nashville | First Look at Kisser
Recently, I was out to lunch with one of my dear friends who loves food almost as much as I do, when she raised quite the polarizing question: “ What’s been your best meal at a new Nashville restaurant?”
Chicago | Let Your Tongue Decide- The Dining Room At Moody Tongue
Unsurprisingly, culinary travel has increased in popularity over the last few years. After all, I’ve been saying food is an excellent reason to travel. No matter the destination, I try to keep an eye out for unusual foods or drinks that genuinely speak to me.
Nashville | First Look at Noko
I’m curious, how many of you dine at a new restaurant on opening weekend?
For those food enthusiasts like myself, there seems to be a feverish race to be the first to dine at the newest or latest restaurant in Nashville. Perhaps my competitive nature and curiosity get the better of me, but let’s face it, if you aren’t the first to showcase something on social media, you might as well not even show up.
Franklin | Relish The Flavors Of The Season At Sojourner
If you’ve wanted to check out Southall Farm & Inn without paying the hefty price tag of a two-night stay, I’ve got some great news! They are now inviting locals to experience its luxury amenities, including one of their four dining options, Sojourner.
Nashville | Doughbird Now Open!
It's a well-known fact that there's no shortage of restaurants in Nashville.Except in one area, Green Hills. While the area has flourished in the last few years with the addition of Cava, Chopt, North Italia, and True Food Kitchen, there are also locations like Zoe's Kitchen and Pei Wei closing their doors. As I drove down Hillsboro Road, I noticed that CPK closed (FINALLY) and renovations were being made to the space.
Nashville | Brunch And Bottomless Mimosas At STK Steakhouse
Since Arnold’s Country Kitchen closed earlier this year, I’ve been at a loss for where to eat. Knowing the number of restaurants in Nashville, that may seem ridiculous to many of you, but Arnold’s was my ride-or-die. I’d go there for a cocktail and grab a quick dinner. Still, most importantly, I’d find myself there on many Saturdays praying that the Nashville bachelorettes and downtown tourists had not depleted the 7-Up Pancake supply.
I Spent $500.00 On The Kroma Wellness Reset And This Happened...
Happy new year, everyone! We survived and made it to 2023!
I don’t know about you, but I am thrilled that the holidays are behind us.
Before you start making a face, hear me out. I love spending time with friends and family and celebrating all the things, but the last few months have been absolutely grueling. Who knew that brunches, happy hours, dinner parties, and nights out on the town could be so exhausting?
The Best Dishes Of 2022 | Truffle Edition
It’s hard to believe that in just a few days, we will say goodbye to 2022. It’s been a remarkable year, to say the least. I’m so incredibly grateful that travel has resumed, and I’ve had the opportunity to explore several new areas and revisit a few favorites. Recently, I spent some time scrolling through my photos, reliving some of my favorite moments and dishes from 2022. Trust me; there have been a lot ( and yes, the scale agrees.) If you’re new to Blonde Voyage Nashville, you should know that I am a truffle enthusiast. If it’s on the menu, I am going to order it. The aroma is simply intoxicating; it’s like nothing else you will experience.
Singapore | Odette- A Meal To Remember
Do you keep a list of places you want to travel to or restaurants that you want to visit? They are not necessarily “bucket-list” items per se, although some might consider them as such. Over the years, as I’ve read various food and travel articles, I’ll pull out my notes and capture those locations that I’ve found intriguing. This list runs the gamete with bars, breweries, taco joints, and acclaimed restaurants that I anxiously await to visit.
2022 London Restaurant Round-Up
Is it me, or has everyone been bitten by the proverbial travel bug? My Instagram feed is filled with people eating croissants in France, consuming bowl after bowl of pasta in Italy, and sipping on fine Scottish whiskies. It makes me wonder, were people on vacation this much before Instagram and TikTok?
There's something about Amsterdam that just begs for a slow afternoon/evening and a good glass of wine. Between the flickering candlelight, crooked canal houses, and tucked away corners, the city is full of cozy wine bars that make you want to put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" and linger for hours