There’s something about traveling with my mom that always turns dinner into more than just dinner. Maybe it’s because we both love finding places that feel warm and inviting instead of overly trendy, or maybe it’s because some of our best conversations somehow happen over pasta and cocktails. During our recent stay at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, we found exactly that at Che Vita, a Southern Italian-inspired restaurant and lounge that quickly became one of my favorite parts of the trip.
There’s something about finding a restaurant where nobody feels rushed. The kind of place where coffee turns into a full conversation, dessert somehow becomes mandatory, and everyone at the table immediately starts planning what they want to order next time before the meal is even over. That was pretty much the vibe yesterday when I visited Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café with my husband Sebastian and one of my best friends, Sharma.
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A few weeks ago, Sharma and I were invited to experience Havana 1957, and from the second we walked in, we knew this wasn’t going to be a quick dinner.
There are nights in South Florida that feel a little extra, the kind where picking an outfit is part of the experience, where the outfit matters, where you know you’re walking into something more than just dinner. And every time I find myself pulling up to Anthony’s Runway 84, it’s exactly that kind of night.
With Mother’s Day (May 10) and Cinco de Mayo falling just a few days apart. It might be best to treat mom to a Mexican Feast this year. Whether you decide to combine your holidays or separate them, here are some good choices.
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Some cafés just make you want to stay a little longer, and Madame Olivia falls into that category.
Sebastian and I always find ourselves gravitating back to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. It’s one of those places that feels familiar in the best way, and it’s relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for slowing down for a good meal. Yet, surprisingly, Via Napoli was a hidden gem for us, one nestled in the back of the pavilion that we had never visited.
Sparrow, the rooftop lounge of The Dalmar, has officially relaunched with a focus on new weekly events such as Sparrow’s marquee event, Paradise Found, on Sundays. It is designed to soak in the final hours of the weekend with soulful house music, a pop-up market, and a special menu. It all begins with a ride in a private elevator, which takes you to the Dalmar roof. We were looking forward to this event all week; it was going to be so cool.
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