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Frankfurt am Main

Travel

Part One of my journey was Florence, Italy (or as the locals would say with a thick accent I could not imitate: “Firenze, Italia!”). But, the trip actually started with a short introduction in Germany! While layovers are typically just an annoying roadblock on your path to your much anticipated vacation, a 12-hour European layover isn’t so bad when you…
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The Post-Travel Blues

Travel

I’m baaaack.  I may be about six pounds heavier, one shade darker, and giving off the aura of post-vacation depression … but it’s me.  I’m back and ready to brag blog. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, I supposed you’ve had a taste of what I’ve been up to in Italia… And I think this Mark Twain quote I found at…
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Restaurant Week Review: Amanda’s

Restaurants & Bars· Wine

Continuing with my adventure of eating at expensive restaurants during Hudson Restaurant Week… I was also able to finally try Amanda’s.  Their sister restaurant across the street, Elysian Cafe, is a little more budget-friendly, and the food is amazing.  So with a higher price tag, and a little bit of French flare, I couldn’t wait to try Amanda’s Restaurant and…
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The Fig Tree

Restaurants & Bars· Wine

This post is either about: a) a fancy restaurant b) a children’s book c) a new hipster band Well, considering all I ever talk about it food, I’m sure you guessed right. The Fig Tree is an upscale  restaurant that opened last year, just a few blocks from my apartment.  Tucked down in a basement  unit within residential Hoboken, this…
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Travel Tips

Adventures· FYI· Travel

If you’re reading this, I’ve landed in Italia for a two-week vacation all over the boot. Or, as I’ve been calling it, my honeymoon without the wedding. (I’ll have to outdo this trip for the real thing!) I’ve scheduled a few posts to keep you reading while I’m gone. I’ll of course be posting about my adventures (and the many pictures…
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About Jai

JaiI'm a foodie, traveler, and just-for-fun blogger living outside of Manhattan enjoying the food, fun, and chaos that life brings.

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