If neither time nor money were obstacles, there are a few things I would do differently in terms of indulgence. I would insist upon having fresh flowers in my home - always. Nothing fancy, not necessarily a fresh bouquet every day, but I would like there to be flowers in my dining room, bedroom and … Continue reading Falvo’s Meats
Category: Eating
Going Greek
How do you say adorable in Greek?Friday night Liam and I made it to the St. Sophia's Greek Festival on Whitehall Road. I've attended this event in the past, but generally would be inclined to visit on Sunday afternoon, however, the weather forecast nudged me into getting there sooner (dryer) rather than later (wetter). If … Continue reading Going Greek
Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
pork belly - not everything needs tulips to be beautiful! Last Thursday was the annual Lark Street BID fundraiser, Champagne on the Park. Of all the Tulip Fest weekend events, this one is my favorite. Tulips, champagne, food, smartly dressed people...what's not to like? The weather mostly cooperated and I took a ton of … Continue reading Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
Pizza a la CapriccioLooks like there may be a new contender in AOA's Tournament of Pizza. Friday night Yasmine, Will and I ventured to Capriccio for a late night, grown-up dinner and were the lucky recipients of Franco's beautiful circle of love. The pizza Margherita was delicious! Six slices of crisp crust, fresh, flavorful sauce, and generous mozzarella … Continue reading Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
Food Porn – California style
Traveling with an almost-twelve-year-old has many advantages when it comes to dining, or should I say, eating. For instance, breakfast is really easy - bagels for him and yogurt, fruit and granola for me. Simple, easy to find and substantial enough to hold us over until later in the day. Another great thing about traveling … Continue reading Food Porn – California style
Lark Street on a sunny day
What a gorgeous weekend, huh? For a change, I had nothing going on other than a series of mini-dates with friends. I got outside a bit, visited with my neighbors, and attended to some tasks involving seasonal wardrobe changes for myself and the boys. All in all a productive and relaxing couple of days. Lark Street … Continue reading Lark Street on a sunny day
Girls’ Night Dinner
Although it may seem that I'm constantly on the go, I think that phase of my life may be drawing to a close. As spring progresses, I am very much looking forward to spending more time at home, with the boys, a few projects and some friends. The other night Lisa and Yas were over … Continue reading Girls’ Night Dinner