The Hidden Gem of Florence
Italy, Food, Florence Catherine Courtney Italy, Food, Florence Catherine Courtney

The Hidden Gem of Florence

Tucked away on a side street in Florence, Brac is one of those can’t miss places.  I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical when it came to vegetarian food. I am SUCH a steak and cab kinda girl, but I was BLOWN AWAY.  Brac is certainly one of those venues that could be considered the “third space.”  Brac is a restaurant, library, art gallery and coffee house all rolled into one small quaint space.  

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Ready to Roister!
Chicago, Food Catherine Courtney Chicago, Food Catherine Courtney

Ready to Roister!

When the Alinea Group announced in 2015 that they were introducing a casual dining concept, people were waiting with bated breath to see what would develop, myself included. Well known for its innovative and provocative spin on food, the group boasts quite the list of high-caliber restaurants and bars within the Chicago area.  Roister was no exception.

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EAT.PRAY.MOVE
Italy, Travel Catherine Courtney Italy, Travel Catherine Courtney

EAT.PRAY.MOVE

Perhaps I have watched Under the Tuscan Sun one too many times or maybe it was the fact that I was craving pasta and wine. Regardless, I couldn’t stop thinking about Italy.  After endless searching on the internet, I came across Eat.Pray.Move.

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