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South America
Heather and I recently went on our honeymoon and WOW what a trip! Because its seasons are opposite ours and we were in search of warmer weather, we adventured to South America. It’s a part of the world neither of us had ever been...
Read MoreBistro Roca
For my Birthday, Heather treated me to a visit to our favorite North Carolina mountain town, Blowing Rock. We always enjoy visiting this area of North Carolina as it has so much to offer. For a special Birthday dinner, Heather made a...
Read MoreHayes Barton Cafe
One Friday evening recently, Heather and I finally got a chance to try Hayes Barton Cafe in Five Points! After coming highly recommended, we knew we needed to make a date night there happen. It’s a low-key casual spot that has a...
Read MoreSide Street
Heather and I decided to try Side Street Restaurant for lunch in the heart of the lovely Historic Oakwood neighborhood. We saw on the local news that Side Street was celebrating their 40th year anniversary and we knew we had to give it...
Read MoreCrawford & Son
We are ashamed to say that we live pretty close to Crawford & Son and it's only the second time we have been able to make it for dinner! It was as excellent as we remembered. We decided to order two craft cocktails to start the meal...
Read MoreCarolina Beach
Heather and I always plan to have at least one night away towards the end of each year for a "goal planning getaway." It gives us time to reflect on what we accomplished and what we didn't and map out individual and couple goals for...
Read MoreWilson's Eatery
Last Thursday, Heather and I made it out for a weeknight date night. We try to do this when our schedule allows. It provides an opportunity for quality time together and an opportunity to try some new restaurants that may attract...
Read MoreMorgan Street Food Hall
Have you been to the Morgan Street Food Hall yet?!!? It's one of the latest attractions to hit the Raleigh food scene. Heather and I decided to see what the hype was all about after many people had suggested that we go. This concept...
Read MoreThe Umstead
This is a very special blog! A few weeks ago, I popped the question. I asked Heather to marry me after we have been dating for almost 4 years! This was a very special day for the both of us and I planned a surprise trip to Umstead for...
Read MorePoke Burri
Heather and I don't get to eat lunch together often but when we do, of course we like to try a new place! Poke Burri in Raleigh came on our radar from a few advertisements that we have been seeing around and we figured we would give it...
Read MoreDowntown Durham
So, what's our new favorite way to spend a Tuesday?! Take the 3 o'clock train from Raleigh to Durham for $7 a person and explore Downtown Durham! Even if you aren't from this area, it's no secret how much the Triangle area has grown...
Read MoreInternational Food Festival
Playing catch up on our blogs, this summer is moving by quickly! Several weeks ago, we had the pleasure of going to the International Food Festival in Downtown Raleigh. We decided to walk over and try some of the different types of...
Read MoreShelby, NC
We have had a crazy few weeks and have to catch up on our blogs! Even though we have been busy, not to worry, we have been eating at plenty of places to share with everyone. This blog post is going to focus on our last trip to Shelby,...
Read More10th Year Reunion- Charlottesville, VA
Recently, Heather and I attended my 10-year reunion at Woodberry Forest School in Orange, VA. We decided to stay in Charlottesville, VA with friends at an Air B&B. Charlottesville is a quaint college town, much like Chapel Hill, that...
Read MoreTonbo Ramen
ALERT, ALERT! *NEW* quick stop in DTR! My brother was coming into town and Heather and I always try to take him somewhere new. We have been very excited about trying the new Ramen restaurant on Wilmington St. and this seemed to be the...
Read MoreThe Cardinal
Simple, quick bite with local flare sums up ‘The Cardinal.’ This local spot is close to our house and we had been waiting for the right time to try it out. We were headed to a movie and wanted to grab something quick so we...
Read MoreRaleigh Beer Garden
I don't know why we waited so long to have dinner at Raleigh Beer Garden. We have been in a few times for drinks with friends but we had never ordered food. Wanting to get out of the house to watch basketball, we decided to give it a...
Read MoreTeam Insights VLOG
Listen to Corbin Oliver, AIF®, RICP® and I talk about recent market volatility and more.
Read MoreSmashed Waffles
We had to write about this one. We had seen the advertisements for the new Smashed Waffles on Hillsborough St. (near NC State’s campus) on the Offline app and finally we couldn't resist waiting any longer to try it out. It's open...
Read MoreBrewery Bhavana
How rare is a place that is a bar, book shop, flower shop and restaurant all in one? When we heard that Brewery Bhavana had been named one of the best new restaurants in America for 2017, we weren't surprised! This restaurant is all of...
Read MorePizza & Puerto Rican Food
January always seems to be a long month. We aren't complaining but the early sunsets and cold days seem to exaggerate the length of January. Also, if you live in the Raleigh area, you were lucky enough to enjoy two snow storms two...
Read MoreHappy New Year!
Happy New Year Everyone! Heather and I are ready to tackle 2018 and see what the year has in store for us! We have two Raleigh restaurants that we would like to suggest that are quick, yummy, and healthy! On one of those abnormally...
Read MoreWilmington Trip
In anticipation of the holidays, Heather and I went to Wilmington, NC, for a quick one-night getaway to kick off this lovely time of year! Here is how we indulged in their food scene: First, we went to Sweet n Savory Café which...
Read More4 Times You Will Need a Financial Plan
Many people will go through life choosing to take care of financial matters personally without the help of a financial planner. However, there are several life events and other situations that can make financial matters a bit unclear,...
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Financial Advisor
How to Choose the Right Financial Advisor Financial planners are an excellent resource for people with short and long-term financial goals who need guidance during the process. They can help plan ways to save and invest money as well...
Read MoreChicago Eats
This year my firm’s annual practice advancement conference (Signator PAC) was in Chicago. Because neither Heather nor I had ever been to the city, we took advantage of the opportunity to get away and explore! As some of our...
Read MoreOakwood Cafe
This weekend Heather and I had family in town and on Sunday morning, we went on a walk searching for the perfect brunch spot. We decided upon a hidden gem in Downtown Raleigh, the Oakwood Cafe. The Oakwood Cafe is a small, quaint...
Read MoreWhat is a Foodie?
food·ie noun informal a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. synonyms: gourmet, epicure, gastronome, gourmand "his father was a foodie who worked for an international magazine"
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