During my recent competition to find America's next top foodie destination, Costa Mesa, California was nominated by my good friends Bobo and Chichi.  Since we had all lived in Mexico together and I know them to be bona fide foodies, I had full confidence that if they say a place is a foodie destination, then it must be good!  Costa Mesa reached out to me to work … [Read more...]

Amelia Island is the northernmost barrier island on Florida's Atlantic coast. Only 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, the charming unspoiled isle isn’t as well-known as other Florida seaside destinations. But that’s one of the reasons this pristine piece of paradise is so special. It’s quite easy to reach, but hard to forget.  And while we will be focused on Amelia Island … [Read more...]

It certainly doesn’t have the instant recognition of Greenville, SC or Asheville, NC, both nationally known foodie towns nearby. And considering it was only two years ago that a development/redevelopment project of both commercial and residential buildings began, it hasn’t taken long for people to notice there’s a boom happening in Spartanburg. And that boom is especially … [Read more...]

Lenexa, Kansas is a suburb within the greater Kansas City metro area, and is known as the spinach capital of the world dating back to its farming roots in the 1930s and 194os.  Current day, it’s suburban to the core, but if you dig a little deeper beyond the fast-food chains, you can discover some locally-owned restaurants with delicious eats. From friendly pubs to a … [Read more...]

Located on the southeast strip of Maine that lies on the coast lies Bar Harbor, Maine. It’s conveniently located near Acadia National Park and is known around the state for their fresh seafood that flies off the boat each morning. Beyond seafood, it also boasts a cultural explosion of delights. This includes Mexican, Italian, Cuban, and other cultural foods found around the … [Read more...]