Our Food Guilty Pleasures

WRITTEN BY Julie

As eating aficionados, we have built up a reputation of sorts for being purists, people who cringe at ketchup on steak and fake cheese spread. Don’t get us wrong – we definitely draw the line at ketchup on...

08.05.15

The End of Communism

WRITTEN BY Julie

The square concrete shell of a building stands alone. Its windows long gone, flowers and weeds grow from the empty frames, spilling out of the structure. Overgrown grass hides the entrance. Next door, a recently...

08.03.15

Exploring the City of London like a Tourist

WRITTEN BY Drew

As we entered the Tower of London, we were met with a never-ending wave of tourists. Beefeaters, taking large groups on tours around the grounds, walked past, showcasing the history of the facility in their elaborate...

07.31.15

My 24 Hours Eating and Drinking in Paris

WRITTEN BY Drew

I was woken by a blast of sunshine in my eye that poked through the narrow slot between the curtains and the edge of the window. It was cruel. My stomach was making disturbing rumbling noises, but I managed to get up...

07.29.15

Restaurant Review: Smokehouse, London

WRITTEN BY Julie

When family comes to town, there are a few things we must do to indoctrinate them into London living. First, give them an Oyster card and point them in the direction of the nearest bus. Second, show off our lax...

07.27.15

Eating London Bite by Bite

WRITTEN BY Julie

Our group of twelve tourists and eager guide stand at one of London’s busier East End crosswalks. The smell of freshly fried fish and chips wafts from nearby Poppies, the next destination on our eating marathon known...