Memphis The Musical!

April is a great month for musicals at Te Schuster Center and CitiLites Cafe is the best place to dine beforehand!

Natalie and I got the last two seats at Cilities and ordered several small plates before the show! I can always say, I'm impressed with dinner every time!!!

Memphis The Musical was great, too!

Watta Break!

I have the cutest dog in the world

Trip to Louisville for Mike's Work

Mike's work usually takes him to places too far for me to visit! But not this case!

I got to follow him to an event in Louisville Kentucky, just a short drive from Dayton!

I got to see Mike's boss and coworkers, but also ran into Virginia's former Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli! It was so nice to see a familiar face in the Midwest!

CHICAGO- Drake Hotel, Rok Akor

What to do in the Windy City?!

Shop til you drop then Tea Time, of course! 

Cindy and I were lucky enough to plan a quick Chicago Getaway!

After a day of shopping, we spoiled ourselves even more at The Drake Hotel!

We loaded up on tea & carbs!!!!

Loved it all !!! Price was very reasonable! But I have to say- I loved the ambiance more than food!

When in Chicago, I also have to see my good friend Leah from high school!!!!

We headed to Rok AKOR in Downtown Chicago with Cindy and her friend Mari! We ate soooooo well! Must order various grill and sushi dishes!!!!! 

Girls' Basketball Watch Party

Everyone knows, THE University of Dayton made the entire Miami Valley Proud!

When girls togeter to watch the Elite Eight, it's not just about drinks, food & basketball! As you can imagine, there are cheers for replays, curious "5 pointers" and learning new photo apps on iPhones!

Newsies International Potluck

Newsies Night brings us to an International Potluck!!!!! It has come a long way from the girly Pinterest parties!

Oh our delicious party consisted of foods from so many countries! I overate, as always!

We also celebrated Wendy's birthday and Alexa's going away! We will miss you!

DALLAS- Jinbeh Las Colinas

During my short stay in Dallas visiting Mike, I ate at Jinbeh twice!!!!!! Actually, in one day. It's that yummy!

I started with a bento box at lunch... Then had to go back for dinner!

The sushi is fantastic, but I have to say I ate the entire bowl of udon noodles and still wanted more!

WASHINGTON DC- Georgia Browns

On my one night in DC, Mike and I met up with Shannon Bream and her husband! I adore Shannon from FoxNews and you can imagine how thrilled I was when I found out she is a fan of Mike!!!!

We met at one of Bream's favorite place? Georgia Browns in Downtown Washington DC for a sweet southern stick-to-your-bones double date!

We ate so well and chatted so much, we didn't realize how long we were there!

Thanks for a lovely southern evening in the heart of Washington DC!

Watching Mike Work

It's not often Mike and I are in DC together! But we made a point to meet for at least one night in DC! He was already there for work & getting ready to fly out to Dallas the next day! I flew in the day before he left and got the pleasure to watch him at work!

It was a little strange being on the media platform and being a "spectator" rather than working! I almost felt privileged and "cool" to be with the press LOL which is definitely not how I feel under deadlines at work! :)

It's so nice seeing Mike doing what we both love to do! He just has a very different role :)

Casa Del Mar Santa Monica

I was very fortunate to have Mike fly down from Dallas to LA on Christie's wedding day! 

We stayed an extra night at Casa Del Mar to try to relax and enjoy California

I've realized I'm truly an East Coast Southern Girl, while at my stay at Casa Del Mar :) but I did throughly enjoy my stay!

I love the little touches like the rubber sickie and the mini teddy bear for turn down service.... I just prefer Southern resorts like Breakers or Greenbrier over California bling bling! I suppose I'm a little old school and "stuffy" :)

Terranea in Palace Verdes

Terranea Resort in Palace Verdes California

The bridesmaid headed to Terranea for a bachelorette for Christie's wedding!

The resort had beautiful landscaping and decent food. It was a little too chilly to enjoy anything else! 

 

Tea Time in Beverly Hills

I was so happy to spend time with Cindy in Los Angeles!!!!!

We kicked my stay off with lunch al fresco in Santa Monica! Then headed to The Peninsula in Beverly Hills for Champaign Tea Time!

The classy evening ended with Breakinf News & an arrest lol!!!! Since we are both newsies, we followed about five LAPD cruisers to see what the fuss was all about!

We then ended up at the beautiful LACMA and chatted all night! My "bed" by the Los Angeles fireplace was fantastic!

DAYTON- Newsies Dinner

I love it when us news girls get together from all three stations!!!! It always becomes a chatty & lovely dinner!!!!!

This time, we picked Figlio in Kettering!

Thanks to our wonderful waitress :)

SANTA MONICA- Wedding @ Casa Del Mar

What a beautiful weekend in Santa Monica!!!! 

Christie got married and I had a chance to celebrate with the lovely bride!!!!!

What a classy white & grey wedding at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica just outside Los Angeles!!!

Food was spectacular as well as all the details! 

Congrats to Dr Dale & Dr Christie!

Fuzzy wuzzy Watta

How can you not love this guy?!

Restaurant Review- Thai 9

Finally, date night with KaryEllen!!!!

She is always so busy with her two toddlers (who are absolutely precious, btw!!!)

We headed out for noodles at Thai 9 in Dayton's Oregon District!

I always forget how impossible it is to find parking, but that's my only complaint!

The food is to die for!!!! The company, even better :)

Sister Act @ The Schuster Center

It was a fun Girls Night at The Schuster Center for Sister Act The Musical!

What a fun musical to watch with friends!

We also had a chance to stop by Delish for apps & drinks prior to the show!

Winter 2014

Yes it was miserable. so over this

Restaurant Review- Pies & Pints

After about ten visits and 20 plus pies later... I have two suggestions if you're planning to dine at the wonderful Pies & Pints in Beavercreek's The Greene!

When ordering the caprese... Ask for extra Balsamic Reduction on the side! It makes the pizza even that much better!!!!

Also, when order in the gigantic delicious spinach Gorgonzola grape salad, ask for balsamic dressing and the Parmesan dressing! Mixing those who dressings is amazing!

Restaurant Review- Mamma DiSalvos

Okay, who doesn't love Mamma Disalvos in Kettering!?! If you live in a Dayton, this is a must dine restaurant!

Our Girls Night at Mamma Disalvos was full of tons of pasta, meatballs, sausage and tiramisu!

I love trying new foods, but I was crazing my pasta with olive oil, fresh garlic and mushrooms!

It was so delicious (which is always is)... had to go back to order more just two days later :)

Restaurant Review- Sunrise Cafe Yellow Springs

Fun Day Dining & Shopping Yellow Springs!

Erica and I love trying new places and thank goodness we made reservations! They are packed on the weekends!

Sunrise Cafe in Yellow Springs is a very small locally owned cafe!

They have a great brunch menu, but we big wanted to try the salad sampler and it did not disappoint!

Try the hummus salad! I guarantee it's yummy in your tummy!

And don't forget to make those ressies!

CINCINNATI- The Palm Court

Tea Time in Downtown Cincinnati!

Sara and I have been planning this for months! Finally, we were able to enjoy Tea Time at The Palm Court!

Don't be fooled- it's not just your ordinary mini sandwiches! It's incredible desert made by one of the top pastry chefs in the country!

And I promise you... You WILL be stuffed and unable to move in the end!

DAYTON- Restaurant Review- Salar

Salar in Dayton's Oregon District is one of my favorite restaurants in the area!!! I love the modern spin on Peruvian Food!

It had such a cool atmosphere and lighting, too!

This is actually where Natalie and I first met almost a year ago now!

This time, I tried and fell in LOVE with Salar's Paella!!!!!! Spicy & flavorful! The dish is delish!