- A Taste of Porto: Eating Well and Seeing the City by Foot and Bike
Porto is a fabulous city full of ancient architecture, great food and a vibrant riverfront. I had the privilege of visiting this glorious city back in August and here is a recap of my experience. Arrival I took a train up to Porto from Lisbon, which was a very pleasant ride. I did some reading,…
- My Minneapolis Food Tour: From Sandwiches to Southeast Asian Comfort Food
Recently, I went on a weekend trip to visit with a friend of mine in Minneapolis. It turned out to be quite a foodie tour of the city. We ate at some wonderful restaurants and explored some beautiful parts of the city. This quick food tour shows just how diverse and delicious Minneapolis can be….
- Why Tapisco Should Be on Every Lisbon Foodie’s List
There was one restaurant in Lisbon that was better than all the rest, and that was Tapisco. This restaurant was incredible and I’m so glad I made the trek out to it. Shout out to Ben for the recommendation! It was almost a mile from my hotel, so I decided to walk. The walk was…
- Food, Fortresses & Funiculars: 3 Days in Lisbon
I was recently on an amazing trip tthrough Portugal and Spain. Lisbon was the first city I explored and I was blown away by the architecture, food and people. Come join me on a recap of my 3 days in Lisbon! Arrival I flew in direct from Newark Airport (EWR) to Lisbon Airport (LIS) on…
- You Had Me at Foie Gras: Au Pied De Cochon
Let me tell you a story about one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life – Au Pied De Cochon. The food is incredible and one of their specialties is foie gras. During my recent trip to Montreal, I had the privilege to dine here two times within the same…
- 48 Hours in Istanbul: A Feast for the Senses
Istanbul is such an incredible city to explore! I recently spent 48 hours in Istanbul and I was thoroughly impressed with the city. There is so much history and culture here! Arrival I arrived at the Istanbul airport very early in the morning after taking an overnight flight from Bangkok. The airport was fairly empty…
- Why I Keep Coming Back to Explore Chiang Mai’s Old Town
Chiang Mai really is my favorite city in the whole wide world and this is my third time coming back to explore Chiang Mai’s Old Town. It is hard for me to describe exactly why I love this city so much but, if I could sum it up in three words, it would be: Chill…
- Reconnecting With Friends in NYC Over Dinner and Drinks
We should never underestimate the power of a fun night reconnecting with friends and what that can do to lift a person’s spirit. I had a night just like this in NYC not too long ago that was just what I needed exactly when I needed it! I woke up on this Thursday morning with…
- Bordeaux Blew Me Away: A 24-Hour Journey of Discovery
After my stay in Bayonne, I had one more day before flying back to JFK from Paris. I had to switch over trains in Bordeaux anyway so I decided to spend a night there and check out the city a bit. Bordeaux blew me away with it’s old world charm and great culture. Join me…
- Peanut Butter Chicken Recipe: A One-Pot Dinner You Will Love
Discover this easy and delicious Peanut Butter Chicken recipe! A one-pot dinner that’s packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Try it today!
- One-Pot Chicken and Dumplings: Seriously Satisfying Comfort Food
It’s winter time right now and what’s better than being cozy inside by the fire with a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings?? I’ll wait….. Yeah nothing really beats it. I found this great recipe from a youtube channel called Sip and Feast. I really like this youtube channel since the recipes are great and…
- Bayonne, France: Where Basque Culture, History, and Food Collide
Bayonne, France is a really awesome ancient city full of beautiful architecture and basque culture. There is an additional reason why traveling here was so important to me. I am from Bayonne NJ in the United States and always wanted to visit our sister city in France. I am so glad I made the trip…
- Paris Travel Guide: Eiffel Tower, Seine River, and Gourmet Delights
Paris is quite amazing. I totally get the hype of this city. It is beautifully laid out and full of history. There are structures from the Roman Empire, medieval and world fair eras, so I thoroughly enjoyed walking around this city. My accommodations were nothing fancy but the location was perfect for me. It was…
- Brussels in 24 Hours: A Quick Guide to Belgium’s Capital
People told me NOT to go to Brussels – go to Bruges instead. They said it’s a dirty city and not worth visiting. Well I disagree! Brussels is beautiful and an awesome city to visit. I was only there for one day but my hotel was in such a great location that I was able…
- One-Pot Vegan Lentil Curry: Simple & Delicious
Finding something healthy, tasty and easy to make might seem hard sometimes but I believe this recipe checks all those boxes! This curry is packed with flavor and leftovers get even more flavorful. I don’t cook lentils too often but I will now change my ways. I found the recipe here and it’s a real…
- The Ultimate Bruges Experience: Feasting, Wandering, and Sky-High Views
Bruges is like a fairytale town. It’s filled with cathedrals and old buildings with narrow winding cobblestone streets. There is a giant tower in the city of the town square called “The Belfry.” I climbed to the top of that tower on my last day there but let me tell you about the whole experience…
- First Impressions of Amsterdam: Canals, Trains, and Charm
After my stay in England, I took a short plane ride from Stanstead Airport to Amsterdam in the morning. Very smooth and cheap flight through EasyJet. Short line going through customs in Amsterdam. Since I was traveling fairly light so I was able to walk through easily and get on a train to the city…
- A Perfect Day Trip: Exploring Cambridge and Ely by Train
This is Harry Potter land or at least it feels that way. There are a few colleges and universities in this city. Only visited for a day but I feel like I got a good sense of the old part of Cambridge. I was staying with some family in Littleport and they gave me a…
- First Time in London: A Quick Guide
London was amazing. I recently went to the London for the first time in my life. I only spent 3.5 days there but I feel like I got a good sense of the city. It was great to see all the famous places that I’ve always heard about but never been. My arrival at Heathrow…
- Welcome to NRDLIFE: A Short Intro To NRDLIFE
Hello and welcome the NRDLIFE blog. This is going to be a hodge podge of rambling words trying to make coherent sense. A lot of the writings will be about my travels, other times I will we writing about food that I am eating and/or making, and sometimes I will be writing about life in…
- A City Guide: Insider Tips For Perfect Trip To Chicago
- Found: The Best Cheeseburger In The Whole World!
The Menu
- Found: A Pasta Heaven In Logan Square Chicago
Daisies Conclusion
- Found: My Favorite Brunch Spot In Logan Square Chicago
Longman & Eagle Let’s start off with the base of this dish. The sourdough toast on the bottom was buttered and toasted impeccably – adding a nice crunch to each bite. The hollandaise sauce had a delicious smokiness from the Nduja sausage and was balanced well by the pickled asparagus chimichurri. These two sauces paired…
Porto is a fabulous city full of ancient architecture, great food and a vibrant riverfront. I had the privilege of visiting this glorious city back in August and here is a recap of my experience. Arrival I took a train up to Porto from Lisbon, which was a very pleasant ride. I did some reading,…
Recently, I went on a weekend trip to visit with a friend of mine in Minneapolis. It turned out to be quite a foodie tour of the city. We ate at some wonderful restaurants and explored some beautiful parts of the city. This quick food tour shows just how diverse and delicious Minneapolis can be….
There was one restaurant in Lisbon that was better than all the rest, and that was Tapisco. This restaurant was incredible and I’m so glad I made the trek out to it. Shout out to Ben for the recommendation! It was almost a mile from my hotel, so I decided to walk. The walk was…
I was recently on an amazing trip tthrough Portugal and Spain. Lisbon was the first city I explored and I was blown away by the architecture, food and people. Come join me on a recap of my 3 days in Lisbon! Arrival I flew in direct from Newark Airport (EWR) to Lisbon Airport (LIS) on…
Let me tell you a story about one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life – Au Pied De Cochon. The food is incredible and one of their specialties is foie gras. During my recent trip to Montreal, I had the privilege to dine here two times within the same…
Istanbul is such an incredible city to explore! I recently spent 48 hours in Istanbul and I was thoroughly impressed with the city. There is so much history and culture here! Arrival I arrived at the Istanbul airport very early in the morning after taking an overnight flight from Bangkok. The airport was fairly empty…
Chiang Mai really is my favorite city in the whole wide world and this is my third time coming back to explore Chiang Mai’s Old Town. It is hard for me to describe exactly why I love this city so much but, if I could sum it up in three words, it would be: Chill…
We should never underestimate the power of a fun night reconnecting with friends and what that can do to lift a person’s spirit. I had a night just like this in NYC not too long ago that was just what I needed exactly when I needed it! I woke up on this Thursday morning with…
After my stay in Bayonne, I had one more day before flying back to JFK from Paris. I had to switch over trains in Bordeaux anyway so I decided to spend a night there and check out the city a bit. Bordeaux blew me away with it’s old world charm and great culture. Join me…
Discover this easy and delicious Peanut Butter Chicken recipe! A one-pot dinner that’s packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Try it today!
It’s winter time right now and what’s better than being cozy inside by the fire with a hot bowl of chicken and dumplings?? I’ll wait….. Yeah nothing really beats it. I found this great recipe from a youtube channel called Sip and Feast. I really like this youtube channel since the recipes are great and…
Bayonne, France is a really awesome ancient city full of beautiful architecture and basque culture. There is an additional reason why traveling here was so important to me. I am from Bayonne NJ in the United States and always wanted to visit our sister city in France. I am so glad I made the trip…
Paris is quite amazing. I totally get the hype of this city. It is beautifully laid out and full of history. There are structures from the Roman Empire, medieval and world fair eras, so I thoroughly enjoyed walking around this city. My accommodations were nothing fancy but the location was perfect for me. It was…
People told me NOT to go to Brussels – go to Bruges instead. They said it’s a dirty city and not worth visiting. Well I disagree! Brussels is beautiful and an awesome city to visit. I was only there for one day but my hotel was in such a great location that I was able…
Finding something healthy, tasty and easy to make might seem hard sometimes but I believe this recipe checks all those boxes! This curry is packed with flavor and leftovers get even more flavorful. I don’t cook lentils too often but I will now change my ways. I found the recipe here and it’s a real…
Bruges is like a fairytale town. It’s filled with cathedrals and old buildings with narrow winding cobblestone streets. There is a giant tower in the city of the town square called “The Belfry.” I climbed to the top of that tower on my last day there but let me tell you about the whole experience…
After my stay in England, I took a short plane ride from Stanstead Airport to Amsterdam in the morning. Very smooth and cheap flight through EasyJet. Short line going through customs in Amsterdam. Since I was traveling fairly light so I was able to walk through easily and get on a train to the city…
This is Harry Potter land or at least it feels that way. There are a few colleges and universities in this city. Only visited for a day but I feel like I got a good sense of the old part of Cambridge. I was staying with some family in Littleport and they gave me a…
London was amazing. I recently went to the London for the first time in my life. I only spent 3.5 days there but I feel like I got a good sense of the city. It was great to see all the famous places that I’ve always heard about but never been. My arrival at Heathrow…
Hello and welcome the NRDLIFE blog. This is going to be a hodge podge of rambling words trying to make coherent sense. A lot of the writings will be about my travels, other times I will we writing about food that I am eating and/or making, and sometimes I will be writing about life in…
The Menu
Daisies Conclusion
Longman & Eagle Let’s start off with the base of this dish. The sourdough toast on the bottom was buttered and toasted impeccably – adding a nice crunch to each bite. The hollandaise sauce had a delicious smokiness from the Nduja sausage and was balanced well by the pickled asparagus chimichurri. These two sauces paired…