ST. PETE BIKING AND EATING

The St. Pete Bike ‘N’ Eat. 12 miles of biking. Five local restaurants. Free samples… will we survive? Finally—after always missing the annual St. Pete Bike ‘N’ Eat, Fiance Shoes and I rode into the event last Saturday armed with our roadies and willing stomachs. The parking lot in front of Trek Bicycle was organized…

BALVENIE SCOTCH TASTING

How often are you given the opportunity to sample six different single-malt Scotch paired with five crafty Seafood tastings on a weekday? Better yet… surrounded by friends? Answer: Not enough times. I heard about the tasting via a mere Yelp mention—not even an official Yelp event. Somehow a group of my friends all snagged places…

SWEET OVERLOAD AT HAMMOND’S

I love factory tours… especially with free samples Pyra playing tourist? Pshhhh, I tore myself rather easily from my Florida roots and zoomed into Denver, CO. I was ready to show up in my tanned skin, fanny pack, and bottled water– oh please realize that I’m kidding.   HAMMOND’S CANDIES FACTORY TOUR The seemingly eternally happy Lena…

GETTING THAT BUZZ OFF COKE

There is a zombie legion of fans who adore the red cans with swirly, silver writing… especially if it’s fresh from the fridge. Coca-Cola is loved around the world- but I didn’t know that it was invented in Atlanta. The World of Coca-Cola is a shrine for the fizz-addicted or a museum for the curious. Groups…