Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Lisa E Freedman, My Journal Through Life, is the Home Base & Blog for LF Media Ink, a Boutique PR/Marketing Company specialized in the Arts, Entertainment & Travel Industries. Enjoy!
Inside a 19th-century Victorian house on the banks of the Manatee River, two brothers from Rome are cooking the kind of Italian food that makes you want to cancel your other plans. Not every great restaurant announces itself loudly. Some of the best ones are tucked away — in unexpected towns, on quiet streets, in buildings that have their own stories to tell long before the food arrives. Ragù Cucina Italiana, on 8th Avenue West in Palmetto,...
The Original Wolfie's & Rascal House brings 70 years of deli tradition — pastrami on rye, chicken soup, Broadway ambiance and all — to the heart of the Rosemary District. There are certain dining experiences that go beyond food. Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House in Miami Beach was one of them. For decades, it was a cultural institution — a place where the Bee Gees stopped in, where the Golden Girls were spotted, where Meyer Lansky was a...
A hometown original since 2011, the Toasted Mango has landed in a sunny new spot in the Rosemary District — and it's better than ever. Some restaurants earn their status quietly, over years of good food and consistent hospitality, until one day you realize they've become part of the fabric of a place. That's Toasted Mango Cafe. Since Kim Duffy and Sandi Wagner — best friends turned business partners — opened their doors on North Tamiami...
The downtown hotel restaurant that's become a neighborhood favorite — for good reason. There's a moment, somewhere between your first cocktail and your second order of sharables, when Wink Wink Food & Drink stops feeling like a hotel restaurant and starts feeling like exactly where you want to be. That's the trick — and the charm — of this downtown Sarasota gem tucked inside The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Boulevard...
Tucked away in a modest strip center on Siesta Drive in Sarasota, Florida, lies a culinary treasure that transports diners straight to the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot. Vino Vino is not just another Italian restaurant—it’s an authentic celebration of Pugliese cuisine, brought to life by passionate owners who’ve made it their mission to share the flavors of their homeland with the Gulf Coast. The Story Behind the SauceVino Vino...
Situated in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, The Granary has been serving breakfast and lunch daily since August 2015 , quickly becoming a cherished neighborhood staple for locals and visitors alike. What started as a Scottish couple’s American dream has blossomed into one of the area’s most popular daytime dining destinations. A Story Rooted in Family and CommunityThe Granary is owned by Karen and Malcolm Ronney, who came to Lakewood...
Stepping off Govert Flinckstraat in Amsterdam’s vibrant De Pijp neighborhood, we experienced something unexpected: the sensation of being transported directly into a cozy Alpine chalet. This wasn’t a trick of the imagination—it was Restaurant Mont Blanc, a Michelin-starred gem that brings the French region of Savoie to the heart of the Netherlands. An Immersive Alpine Experience. The evening came to us in the form of a gift card from my...
Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s picturesque Jordaan district, The Pancake Bakery (De Pannenkoekenbakkerij) has been serving authentic Dutch pancakes since 1973. Located in a charming 17th-century canal house warehouse at Prinsengracht 191, this beloved restaurant offers visitors an authentic taste of traditional Dutch cuisine in a cozy, historic setting. What Makes The Pancake Bakery SpecialThe Pancake Bakery stands out among...
When celebrity chef Ron Blaauw decided to trade in his two Michelin stars for a revolutionary new concept over a decade ago, the Dutch dining scene was turned on its head. The result? Ron Gastrobar, a restaurant that has held a Michelin star since 2014 while maintaining an atmosphere that’s more neighborhood hangout than stuffy fine dining establishment. A New Kind of Michelin ExperienceLocated on Sophialaan in Amsterdam South, just a...
Tucked away in Amsterdam’s vibrant culinary landscape, Pompa Restaurant offers diners an experience that balances refinement with approachability. While Amsterdam has long been known for its cozy brown cafés and Indonesian rijsttafel, establishments like Pompa represent the city’s evolution into a more diverse and sophisticated dining destination. The restaurant’s approach centers on seasonal ingredients and thoughtful preparation, a...
