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Each have their own state fairs. And this year, we were lucky and there was a weekend where they overlapped each other, so we went to both. We started by arriving in Charlotte, NC. It was right between the two and it was the cheaper of the destinations and options. We then drove up to Raleigh, NC and then down to Colombia, SC. And in between the state fairs, we indulged in… Read More
Category: Explore, Featured Tags: barbecue, bbq, food, north caroina state fair, recipes, south carolina state fair, state fair, travel
Are you really surprised that I made my way to NYC this year? This year’s trip was a bit different though (with some of the same elements per usual). Why was it different? Because I didn’t go by myself. This time, I went with my brother (who had never been) and my bestie from Chicago (who had been once and really, really didn’t like it). And then, there was me, who used… Read More
Category: Explore, Life Tags: anytime karaoke, barbecue, bbq, central park, chimu, chinatown, friends, indian food, izakaya juraku, japanese food, jasper's taphouse, khe-yo, korea town, lao food, manhattan, MOMA, nami nori, new york city, one world observatory, statue of liberty, the vessel, times square
“Hey Baramee. Do you like BBQ?” “Yes” “Do you like brunch?” “Yes” “Okay! We’re going on a baby road trip.” “Wait…what?” And that’s how I agreed on a road trip from Chicago out to the suburb of Palatine, IL. Let me just start by saying, it was worth every mile and minute we spent in the car. And, if you want to go out there and are car-less, I’ll gladly go out… Read More
Category: Eat, Featured Tags: barbecue, barbeque, bbq, chicago, chicago culinary kitchen, greg gaardbo, kristina gaardbo, palatine, texas-style bbq
