As a foodie from the south, nothing appeals to me more than the array of dining options available in Austin.

My desired coursed dining options include:

Barley Swine, Wink, Otoko

For non-coursed meals but still an opportunity for dressing up and flirting over cocktails:

Olamaie, Hestia, Juniper, Lutie’s

For pulling on our boots and grabbing a casual bite and beer together:

Whisler’s, Lambert’s BBQ, Dang Hot 89

Denver is home for myself and I have many a recommendations for the indecisive date: visiting museums (there are a few favorites of mine within Denver if you are passing through), going on a hike (I am well-versed in reading topographic maps and am also quite familiar with the trails here in the Rockies), skiing/snowboarding, hot springs.

However, if the energy is more introspective then might we consider bundling up at a cozy coffee shop, finding a fireplace and some bourbon, kicking back at a mountain lounge with hot coco, and kicking around questions ranging from political issues to niche notions concerning ancient mythology, classic prose literature, or even catching up on the newest video games released.

Whatever your mood I know the perfect hotel, restaurant, speakeasy or spa for us.

I could truly not stay away from such a spellbinding city for long. I am visiting the city as often as I can with the intention of eating and drinking good!

Some of my current desired dinner dates in San Francisco include:

Lazy Bear, Restaurant Nisei, Mister Jiu’s, Otra, Californios

Some cozy cocktail spots I am dying to try:

Smuggler’s cove, Last Rites, Charmaine’s Rooftop

I have truly begun to fall head over heels for the grungy city of Seattle. The punky coffee shops, the wistful vinyl shops, and the blissful isles of the bookstores. I am frequently visiting the city and continuing to indulge in all Seattle has to offer!

Some of my current desired dinner dates in Seattle include:

Musang, Lark, Sawyer

Some cozy cocktail spots I am dying to try:

Roquette, Stampede Cocktail Club, Rumba, Canon, Bathtub Gin & Co.

Some of my current desired dinner dates for when we both want to dress up include:

Botanist, The Acorn, Miku, Au Comptoir, Published on Main, Bagheera or Laowai (For Cocktails)

However, I also love putting on my joggers and toque and going to grab a beer when we both do not feel like being fancy!