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The road to Eleven Mile Canyon along Highway 24 is on of those quiet Colorado passages where the journey matters as much as the destination. We are chasing for a spot on the Dream Stream – its bends, its promise – bu found an unexpected […]
I had recently read an article that the traditional model of the office cafeteria – or dining hall- is becoming obsolete, a trend accelerated by hybrid and remote work. At Creighton, the opposite seems to be true. Colleges are transitioning to more flexible, modern food […]
Some times the best meal isn’t found in a trendy restaurant – or tucked away eatery – its served in a paper tray, under stadium lights, with the crack of a bat in the background.
For me, the best hot dog in the city (next to Henry’s) is at Coors Field watching the Rockies Play.
There is something about a ballpark hot dog that transcends flavor alone. Its the bite that comes with a side of nostalgia: summers past, family outings and the seventh inning stretch.
Sometimes, the best dining experiences aren’t about place, it is the joy of being right where you are.
Omaha, where local lore and good food often go hand in hand. According to urban myth (and quite a few proud locals), the Reuben sandwich was created in Omaha. While its origin story may be debated from New York to Nebraska, one thing is clear: […]
New York City – where even the morning air is seasoned with something electric. Here waiting for the box office to open, surrounded by that special kind of anticipation only Broadway can stir. But even before the box office opens and the curtain even rises, […]
Summer has a way of collecting moments – art we chase, gardens we wander, meals we did not expect. On a recent trip, we went in search of color, controversy, and some how ended the day with the best burger that had a side of colorful roasted cauliflower. Todays color capture is Yellow.
It started with Blue Boy and Pink Lady – two vivid paintings that belonged together – long gazes at each other for perpetuity. We arrived eager to see them and as time allowed – the Huntington collection, knowing enough to appreciate their pop art presence, not quite enough to predict how the surrounding story would land.
Because there is a story. Pinky had been replaced. the original , a beloved fixture in the great hall – is moved to the entry hall., as if there had been silent disagreement and she walked out! controversial as the contemporary replacement contextually did not fit in the great hall. I am sure Mrs. Huntington stare could be felt by the curator during the exchange and as it is shown looking at her husband in the main entrance. To use Aunty’ s expression – Yowzers!
From there the day softened into beauty. The Chinese garden invited stillness – curved archways and bridges. Koi beneath the surface and rock pathways to slow ones step. And the Huntington rose garden, framed with lavender, color took over in a different register: Delicate, layered, fragrant. You loose time among roses. You want to.
We did not go looking for a really great burger. It found us.
It arrived with our fan fare. A simple plate, dark patty, golden bun. Besides it, roasted cauliflower- perfect with a bit of char. tender din the center and the star of the plate.. The burger? Rich, earthy spiced in a way that resisted identification and artistically presented. After all the surprise, delight and speculation, the day ended not with clarity, but with delight.
Travel does that. It throws unexpected contrasts – art and argument, gardens and really good burgers, traditions and invention. You follow the color of yellow today and if you are lucky – it leads somewhere delicious.
Some places are more than just a meal, they’re a slice of the region and the culture itself. The small town of Paxton Nebraska wears it’s heart on it’s sleeve in the shape of Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse. On the travel route lined with corn […]
Holidays are a time for re-connection, comfort and a little indulgence – and Syrup delivered all of that and more during out recent stop. Tucked into the ID, Ego of North Cherry creek of the bustle of the morning, the restaurant’s invite set tone. I […]
Traveling and meeting friends for Breakfast. The Familiar scent of sizzling bacon and fresh brewed coffee greeted us as we walked into IHop. Traveling back home this morning, feels like i found comfort of home and friendship in crepes. Breakfast is not just a meal; it is a reconnection, sprinkled in powdered sugar.
There is something magical about watching your team win, and last night, Creighton’s Girls basketball team gave us a performance to remember. From start to finish – each play more intense than the last – but when the final buzzer rang, it is a clear […]