Punta Cana is a special place and after visiting twice in the last two years, I’m excited to finally share more details about our travels in hopes that it will help you plan your trip to the Dominican Republic!

Peter and I traveled to Punta Cana in 2019, which was our first time to the Dominican, and we loved it so much that we decided to take the kids to one of our favorite Caribbean spots this year for spring break. Of course they loved it as much as we do and they are already keeping their fingers crossed that we will go back one day! We certainly have a bucket list of Caribbean destinations that we want to visit and that we want to take the kids to as well.

I’ll be sharing where we stayed in today’s post and what we did during our stay. I’m also sharing a few tips that I hope you will find helpful as you plan your next Caribbean vacation!

Where did you stay in Punta Cana and what are your thoughts about the resort that you stayed at?!

• We stayed at the Westin Puntacana Resort & Club both times that we visited Punta Cana and we love it there. Call the Westin prior to your arrival and set up hotel transportation from the airport to the resort.
• The resort is within a gated community and only minutes away from the airport. It is safe and the grounds are beautiful.
• The staff is friendly, welcoming, and provides great service.
• The resort is situated right on a beautiful pristine beach, the water is a stunning turquoise blue, you can swim out to a sand bar in the middles which is so neat, and is within walking distance from Playa Blanca Beach Club.
• The resort is clean and the rooms are nice and spacious and there are nice room amenities as well. Our room was cleaned each day.
• There are two restaurants on property…the Anani Restaurant and the Brassa Grill and Bar, which is located beachside.
• There is a beautiful golf course within 1 mile of the resort and there are plenty of water activities that you can do on site.
• You are able to walk to Playa Blanca Beach Club from the resort (we ate lunch here several days) and you can also rent kayaks, paddle boards, kite surf, snorkel, etc…all within a short beach walk on Playa Blanca.
• There is a small gift shop on site that also has small snacks, etc.
• There is a small workout facility that offers plenty of equipment to get in a good workout and there is also a spa on site, which we have not personally experienced.
• The pool is large and very clean…a great place to hang and spend time.
• The beach has nice chairs, side tables, and umbrellas out each day and they offer great beverage service throughout the day.
• The staff at the Westin makes the best cocktails…be sure to try a Coconut Daiquiri, a Passionfruit Mojito, and a Banana Mama. They have happy hour from 5-6pm each evening as well.
• Anani Restaurant has a breakfast buffet, which is delicious…be sure to check the schedule as to when the buffet is offered.
• The resort fee includes a visit to Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve which we definitely recommend that you visit…you can swim in a few beautiful lagoons!
• There is a ping pong table, which we enjoyed, as well as a volleyball net and soccer nets should you wish to play a game while there with your family.
• The resort is also close to a private residential community called Tortuga Bay and there is a wonderful restaurant called Bamboo where you can have dinner.

Where did you eat while visiting Punta Cana?!

• BREAKFAST – we ate at Anani Restaurant at the Westin each morning for breakfast. During the week we ordered our meals off of the menu and beginning Thursday through the weekend they have a breakfast buffet, which is great as well.
• LUNCH – We ate most of our lunches at Brassa Grill and Bar or Playa Blanca Beach Club which are both right on the beach. Brassa is at the Westin and Playa Blanca Beach Club is a short beach walk away. You can just throw on your coverup and walk right up to both barefoot and sit down for a delicious lunch…there is a nice variety at both and the food is good.
• DINNER – We ventured off of the resort property a few times and went to some amazing restaurants still within the larger gated community of where we were staying. Our favorite was Bamboo, which is at Tortuga Bay. Bamboo will be your more expensive dinner but it was well worth it. We also ate at The Grill and La Yola…both beautiful and delicious restaurants with outdoor seating. All 3 of these are just a short drive from the Westin and you can get a hotel shuttle to and from. On the other days we would stay on the beach, watch the sunset, have a cocktails, and then head to Brassa Grill and Bar right at the hotel.

What activities did you do while visiting Punta Cana?!

• When Peter and I visited in 2019 we did a few different activities. We did an excursion with Adventure Boogies, which was a lot of fun. You drive dune boogies through the countryside, out to a beautiful beach, and then to a cenote to swim in. I definitely recommend this but not with small children. We also rented paddle boards and kayaks one day. You can rent these from a place a short beach walk away from the Westin and take them out right off of Playa Blanca beach.
• With the kids, we primarily stayed right on property with the exception of going to the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve where we hiked and swam in beautiful lagoons. The reserve is a short drive away from the resort and the hotel will provide a shuttle to and from.
• We took the kids snorkeling with SP Divers, which was also great. You can walk to their rental hut from the resort…again, another short beach walk away. We brought our own snorkel gear that we ordered from Amazon and they provided life vests and flippers. It’s best to do this on a day when the water is more calm and when it’s not as windy. One of their guides takes you out into the water and stays with you the entire time. There were a lot of fish and a nice variety of fish as well…it really was a great snorkel trip.
• We also spent a lot of time playing ping pong right at the resort property which was a lot of fun.
• We took lots of beach walks and enjoyed swinging on the swings in front of Playa Blanca Beach Club. The kids also enjoyed swimming in the pool a lot and of course lounging in the hot tub.

What other thoughts can you share or tips to help with planning a trip to Westin Puntacana Resort & Club?!

• make sure you schedule a shuttle from the airport to the Westin in advance and confirm confirm confirm before landing.
• when you arrive to the airport, there will be A LOT of people there trying to take your bags and assist you…we only had 4 bags and did not want their assistance but they are very persistent so be aware and understand that this will most certainly happen. There will also be a lot of people trying to get you into their car in order to take you to your resort…that is why we recommend scheduling your transportation well in advance and ensuring that you end up with the correct transportation company.
• take your own snorkel masks (we love these), take some smaller blow up floats to use at the pool and in the ocean, ensure you have a few pool toys like diving rings for the kiddos, take a nice size beach bag like this one to ensure you can fit all of your pool/beach gear, ensure that you take good goggles for your kiddos (we love these), sunglasses (we love these for the kids), and hats…the Caribbean sun is so strong!
• make sure you pack lots of sunscreen and after sun care including aloe, after sun lotion, cortisone, Benadryl, Tylenol, ear drying drops, and swimmers ear drops. We also recommend that you pack mosquito repellant…we didn’t have an issue with this but it’s better to be prepared.
• we love the Westin but a few things you should know include: there isn’t an easy place to just get a quick snack or breakfast. The restaurants are sit down restaurants so you have to plan for that. The resort is definitely missing a quick service option.
• there is seaweed but its only in certain spots and they do an excellent job of cleaning up the seaweed…often times you will see tractors on the beach plowing up the seaweed. The water is absolutely beautiful and there is plenty of crystal clear blue water to swim in…you may just have to scoot around or over some seaweed. You should also swim out to the sandbar…its amazing but please know that there are some deeper parts to swim over…not many but you cannot stand the entire way out to the sandbar.
• we found ourselves picking up some plastic off of the beach as we saw it…overall, it is a very clean beach and they do not allow plastic straws, which is great, but we would often times pick up plastic bottle lids, etc that was left behind.
• the Westin can definitely update some of their common area furniture, etc. but overall it is a nice Caribbean resort.
• although we feel that the service overall is wonderful, it can be slow at times…primarily when having our meals…everything is on island time so as long as you know that, your expectations won’t be too high. We would play a game of cards or Heads Up while waiting for our meals sometimes.
• when traveling home, make sure you allow at least 2 hours to get through the check in process. The Westin will shuttle you to the airport as well.

Overall, we absolutely loved both of our trips to Punta Cana and we certainly recommend traveling here and staying at the Westin Puntacana Resort & Club! We truly think you will make many incredible memories and leave feeling rested, relaxed, and ready for your next Caribbean adventure!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by…see you back here real soon!

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Summer 2020 is a little different than we pictured but we have done everything possible to make it fun and keep Reins and Addison busy and most importantly…HAPPY!

We haven’t been able to travel as much as we had planned but we did get to enjoy a summer staycation at the Gaylord Opryland Resort which just so happens to be one of our absolute favorite places to visit!!! I’m sharing a recap of our stay PLUS a very special discount for Tennessee residents and non-residents!

We always feel such a warm welcome from the Gaylord Opryland Resort staff and each and every stay at the resort always feels like we are truly away on vacation…it was a wonderful weekend together as a family. I encourage you to plan a visit soon as I know you will enjoy your stay as much as we did.

Gaylord Opryland Resort is truly doing everything possible to ensure the safety of their guests during this time. They are ensuring that guests wear masks and social distance when necessary. Everything is sanitized and VERY clean. We were truly impressed with the additional measures that have been put in place at SoundWaves to keep everyone safe and to ensure everything stays sanitized and clean. We felt very safe while enjoying our staycation.

We enjoyed dinner at Cascades American Cafe which is in the Cascades atrium and we also enjoyed gelato each evening from Bravo. Delta Marketplace was open, which was a great spot for breakfast and snacks and the pizzeria, Paisano’s was also open. SoundWaves has a wide variety of delicious options and we really enjoyed the tacos, burgers, pizza, and salads!

While there, I also was able to enjoy a Swedish massage at the Relache spa! it was such a wonderful massage and I left our staycation feeling relaxed and well rested. I was required to wear a mask during my massage…guidelines around masks are updated regularly so be sure to ask about this when booking your spa treatment.

While there…don’t forget to enjoy a tour on the Delta Riverboat as well. This is a short cruise around the Delta atrium where you learn a lot about the resort. One of the most interesting facts is that the oldest tree at the resort is 106 years old!

For anyone thinking of planning a staycation or traveling in for a vacation at Gaylord Opryland Resort, I’m super excited to share a special SoundWaves Experience Package offer with you!

Details on SoundWaves Experience Package:

• Davidson County residents: receive 40% off select dates with code L9Z (check website for dates)
• All Tennessee residents may receive up to 25% off select dates with code M16 (check website for dates) *proof of residency required at checkin
• Out of state guests may receive up to 20% off select dates with code BQ7 (check website for dates *restrictions may apply)

***book online at www.SoundWavesGO.com

ALSO…for a very limited time this summer, SoundWaves is also currently offering day passes for Tennessee residents. Book your day passes online HERE while they last!

I hope you will be able to take advantage of these amazing offers and enjoy a family getaway as well. Memories made with family are so precious and even more so during a time of uncertainty. You will feel so refreshed after a visit to Gaylord Opryland Resort and a day or two spent soaking up some summer fun at SoundWaves.

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I recently traveled to Atlanta to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s 3rd annual #HomeIsTheKey campaign and home dedication. You may recall that Habitat for Humanity came to Nashville last year and that was my first year participating in this particular campaign…to say that I was thrilled to participate for my second year was an understatement.

Last year I shared how impressed I was with all of the work that Habitat for Humanity and their amazing partners are doing and I was even more impressed this year. Through their #HomeIsTheKey campaign, they work diligently to ensure that affordable housing is available to so many.

It was absolutely AMAZING to see Krushetta and her family receive the keys to their new home! This is an opportunity for Krushetta and her family to start a brand new chapter and after spending a good bit of time with her, I can tell you that they are thrilled for this next step in their lives.

I truly believe that its important to give back to your community in some way or another and Habitat for Humanity makes home ownership possible! It’s the American dream to own your own home and they make this possible through their #HomeIsTheKey initiative.

Here’s how you can get involved and help!

Habitat for Humanity has partnered with several amazing brands that I love and work with like Chico’s, White House Black Market, & Soma Intimates and from now through the end of May, for every $25+ gift card that you purchase from one of these partners, Habitat for Humanity will receive a $5 donation. How amazing is that?!

Now is the time to stock up on gift cards…maybe you know someone who has a birthday or graduation coming up…a gift card would make an excellent gift and you will be giving back to such an amazing cause in the meantime.

Click here to see more ways to donate! You can also make a direct donation to Habitat for Humanity HERE. I hope you will consider making a donation to support Habitat for Humanity’s efforts and give others the opportunity to be a homeowner as well. Habitat for Humanity is in ALL of our community’s so you can feel confident in the fact that you are supporting your local community.

I’d like to extend a special thank you to Habitat for Humanity and Chico’s FAS brands for affording me the opportunity to participate and be involved for a second year. It was such an incredible experience. Thank you to White House Black Market for providing me with my outfits while on site with Habitat for Humanity.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by. See you back here real soon.

Photography by Leah Roth.

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Many of us are planning for the holidays (so hard to believe they are upon us!), including myself, but I am also planning our trips for 2019 and on our must list is a trip back to The Pointe on 30a!  I recently stayed at The Pointe with a group of girlfriends for a work retreat that my dear friend Jessica Fay of Lipstick Heels & a Baby planned with ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals and I was beyond impressed with the property and the various amenities that they offer!

The Pointe is located on a 30a which is a beautiful stretch of Florida beach front communities that span many miles from Sandestin to Panama City.  More specifically, The Pointe is very close to Rosemary Beach, which is a well known and very popular beach destination for many and it is close to other popular beaches on 30a like Alys Beach and Seaside Beach!  As you turn onto Scenic Highway 30a from the eastern point, The Pointe on 30a is situated right on the right hand side, just before arriving to Rosemary Beach.  You can’t miss it…it is a new beautiful boutique hotel-style beach community!

The Pointe on 30a is an ideal vacation resort for couples, families, or for a weekend getaway with girlfriends.  With 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units and fully functional kitchens, you can easily make The Pointe your home away from home and are certain to have a wonderful stay.  Each unit is beautiful with large spacious bedrooms, beautiful clean modern bathrooms, a family room for congregating, and functional kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils, and stainless steal appliances, an eat in dining area, and a balcony with beautiful views.  We stayed in a 3 bedroom unit that had two rooms with king beds and one room with 2 queen beds.  It was so spacious and comfortable!  It’s so nice to have a kitchen to dine in when you would like.  We stayed in one night and enjoyed a girls night in…30a Gourmet catered in dinner for us and it was delicious.  I’d recommend considering 30a Gourmet if you’d like to have someone come to your unit and prepare a meal for you…it was delicious!

We took full advantage of the many amenities that The Pointe has to offer.  We spent an evening on their rooftop enjoying wine while soaking in the beautiful picturesque beach views and watching the sun set followed by appetizers at La Cava Lounge which is a covered outdoor living area right by the pool!  We also enjoyed breakfast together at Big Bad Breakfast which is on site at The Pointe!  The food was delicious (try their biscuits and jam) and this a great option if you want to mix things up and don’t plan to eat breakfast in your unit each morning.

The Pointe is also a convenient walk or bike ride away from the beautiful beaches of South Walton.  The property offers complimentary bicycles that you can ride to and from any destination.  I rode a bike to the beach and farmers market one morning and it was so much fun.  Rosemary and Alys beach are neighboring communities so you can easily ride their complimentary bikes to these areas as well.  I encourage you to take advantage of their bikes…it’s truly the way to get around while staying on 30a.  Put your car in park and bike or walk to the nearby beach communities!

One of The Pointe’s best amenities is their gorgeous resort pool!  Spend the day by their pool relaxing and soaking up the warm Florida sunshine!  They offer cabanas, plenty of poolside lounge chairs, and they also have a fire pit which is the perfect place to spend an evening with family or friends.  My family and I always like to have a pool option when at the beach so I was thrilled to see how nice The Pointe’s pool is…I can’t wait to take my family here!  The Pointe also has a beautiful fitness center to take advantage of while vacationing as well!

As much as we enjoyed staying on property at The Pointe on 30a, we also ventured out and had some incredible experiences!  We visited Greyton Beer for a tour and beer tasting followed by lunch at Greyson Brew Pub, dined at Central Paella (you must try their Paella, it was delicious!!!), enjoyed breakfast at Grits & Grind in Rosemary Beach, had the most fun private electric bike tour with E-Venture Tour Co (HIGHLY recommend this…it was sooooo much fun!!!), enjoyed an afternoon of rose and light bites at Pescado in Rosemary Beach (the food and rooftop views here are amazing), and we enjoyed dinner at Surfing Deer near Seaside Beach!  There are so many amazing spots on 30a and we barely scratched the surface but all of these places were so wonderful and I highly recommend them!

If you are planning a vacation to 30a, I highly recommend that you consider staying at The Pointe!  I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this hotel-style resort and as I’ve shared…I am already excited to go back and take my family!  You can book your stay at The Pointe by visiting the ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals website.  I promise you will love the property as much as I did and you will leave feeling refreshed with memories to last a lifetime!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by…see you back here real soon!

Thank you so very much to my dear friend Jessica Fay and the amazing team at ResortQuest by Wyndham for hosting me!  I’m so grateful for the opportunity to travel and experience such a wonderful resort! 

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Nestled right outside of Franklin, TN you will find the most beautiful dahlia flower garden…Natchez Glen House!  I recently spent time at this beautiful garden and it was such a wonderful experience.  Surrounded by over 5,000 dahlia’s, I found myself feeling overwhelmed by the beauty and magic of this special place.  It’s as if I discovered a hidden treasure…one that I don’t want to keep hidden because I want so many others to be able to experience the magic too!

Natchez Glan House welcome’s their guests, by reservation, to come to the gardens and fill a bucket with 20-25 dahlia’s.  You may also cut roses from their rose garden should you wish to take home a mix of dahlia’s and roses.  The garden showcases such a large variation of dahlia’s so you can create a beautiful colorful bouquet.  I was immediately drawn to the pinks, plums, and corals!

If you live in Nashville, Franklin, or any of the surrounding areas (or if you are planning to visit), I highly recommend that you reserve a time to visit Natchez Glen House dahlia flower garden and cut your own assortment of flowers.  The flowers will be blooming through October and you can reserve a spot on their website, www.natchezglen.com!  Soak in the beauty of your surroundings while there and enjoy the magic of a very unique experience…one that you will always remember!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I’ll see you back here real soon!

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A day spent in Beaufort, SC wouldn’t be complete without a stroll down Bay Street and it certainly wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful & most charming southern shops…Scout Southern Market.  The crisp blue and white classic coastal decor draws you into a space that makes you feel right at home and their sweet tea floats will make you want to sit down and stay for a while.  Talk about southern hospitality!

Scout Southern Market’s beautifully curated collection of contemporary coastal inspired home decor will make you daydream of one day settling in a beach community (if you don’t already)!  From tableware & decor, to beautiful furniture, to eye catching home accessories, to women’s speciality clothing…you are certain to find a unique piece that will always fondly remind you of your time spent in Beaufort.  No matter whether or not you are looking for something specific, I guarantee  you will leave with a Scout Southern Market piece that you just had to have!

While shopping, be sure to venture back to their sweet tea bar for one of their delicious sweet tea floats!  The tea bar is a place to relax, take a break from the heat, and enjoy an incredibly refreshing beverage.  Scout Southern Market’s sweet tea float trumps a root beer float…once you have one, there is no turning back!  Who knew sweet tea and sorbet paired so perfectly together?!  I couldn’t wait to get home and make a sweet tea float for our kiddos!

We spent so much time at Scout Southern Market…it truly is such a special shop that will make you feel right at home.  A place where the hustle and bustle of everyday life slows down just for a bit…at least until you get to the bottom of your sweet tea float!

Have you visited Beaufort, SC?!  If not, you must add this small charming southern city to your list of must see places and as you map out how you will spend your time in Beaufort, be sure to add a pin mark for Scout Southern Market.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I’ll see you back here real soon!

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Low Country Produce is one of the most charming spots in Beaufort!  From it’s delicious menu of freshly prepared dishes, to its sundries & cannery, to the fresh baked pies and goods, to the unique home goods…you will find yourself wanting to spend so much time here immersing yourself into a slower pace of life.  The southern charm fills the air at Low Country Produce and there are so many little nooks to explore.

We started our day here and if you are to visit Beaufort, I recommend heading over to Low Country Produce for breakfast or lunch.  Even if you want to just grab a delicious pastry or a refreshing beverage and pull out a great book…this is the perfect space to spend some time relaxing.  Sit, relax, and soak in all of the southern charm around you.

I’m certain you will adore Low Country Produce just as much as we did!  We can’t wait to go back next year!

Have you visited Beaufort, SC and if so, did you stop into Low Country Produce?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.  See you back here real soon and stay tuned for more of my favorite spots from Beaufort, SC!

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Is Nashville on your list of places to visit?!  Have you visited multiple times or are you in the process of booking your trip?!  I’ll let you in on a little secret…I. LOVE. OUR. CITY and you will too!!!  Nashville is becoming more cool by the day (and more crowded too…sigh) AND there is so much more that I plan to share with you about our amazing city!

One of the questions that I receive most often is “Where should I stay when visiting Nashville?” and I’ve been sharing some of my favorite Nashville hotels over the last several months.  Each hotel is unique in its own way and I plan to continue giving you peeks into some of the best in town.  I want you to have a comprehensive list and then be able to make the decision on where you’d like to stay while visiting!

Often times people travel in for a special occasion…maybe it’s just you and your significant other or you are traveling in with a group of friends.  Whomever your travel plans may include, booking a suite may be one of the very best ways to experience one of Nashville’s best boutique hotels, Noelle Nashville. 

Noelle Nashville’s signature suites make you feel right at home…they had the right idea by creating spaces that ooze comfort and southern hospitality.  Their suites are spacious, comfortable, and effortless.  The decor & furniture is modern yet not stuffy and there are plenty of nods to Nashville throughout.  Living the suite life at Noelle is the way to go…I promise you will feel right at home!  Even if you choose not to stay in a suite, their standard rooms are wonderful as well.  Each room has king sized beds in it, which is so hard to find!

While staying at Noelle, enjoy lunch or dinner at Makeready (read my review HERE), sit for a cup of coffee in their gorgeous lobby, or shop for something special at their onsite curated specialty boutique.

Noelle Nashville will ensure that you have a wonderful stay and I know from first hand experience, you will definitely enjoy your time there!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.  See you back here real soon!

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Noelle Nashville, situated in the heart of downtown and surrounded by many of the amazing things that makes our city so special, is one of our city’s top boutique hotels.  If you read my post about MAKEREADY, you have already gotten a glimpse into how special Noelle Nashville is.

Today I am sharing a bit more about their standard rooms and soon I will be sharing a glimpse into one of their gorgeous suites should you wish to stay in a suite instead.

Part of what makes Noelle Nashville so special is its very chic style and what you see from first entering the hotel (the inviting chic and urban lobby) you get an immediate feel for what the rooms will look like as well.

All of their standard rooms have king sized beds in them!  For those of you that travel often, you know that most rooms have double beds and if there are two beds in a standard room, they are almost ALWAYS a double bed.  I’ve personally never stayed at a hotel that offers two king sized beds in a standard room…have you?!  I do think this sets Noelle Nashville apart from some others.  Having a bit more space when you sleep, especially if you are sharing the room with friends, family, or another couple having a bit more space is so important!

Their rooms are so crisp and clean too!  It is minimally decorated, which I appreciate because it offers a sense of peace in my opinion.  The beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are spacious and have all of the modern conveniences too!

I highly recommend that you consider Noelle Nashville when planning a staycation or when planning your next trip to Nashville.  I think you will be so pleased and truly enjoy your stay at the boutique property!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!  Stay tuned for more Nashville experiences…I hope you are taking note and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to comment below or send me a direct message!

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Featured Restaurant: 5th and Taylor

I’ll always remember the first time that we ate at 5th and Taylor…we were relatively new to Nashville and didn’t know much about the Germantown area but we had a list of places that we wanted to try.  Peter and I ate there for dinner and I remember thinking how good it was…especially the sausage biscuits (a MUST HAVE if you eat there).

Since my first time, I have been there for many other occasions, the last occasion being a girls night out!  You can enjoy 5th and Taylor for any occasion and this time of year the patio is open, which makes for such a pleasant dining experience outside as well.The space is warm and inviting with unique and interesting art throughout.  My most favorite thing about the decor at 5th and Taylor is the candlelight.  It makes you feel as if you are in your own home having an intimate dinner with those closest to you. They have the best fiddle leaf fig trees too!

During our recent visit,  Chef Daniel prepared several amazing dishes for us.  Of course we had to start with the sausage cheddar biscuits and as I said, these are a MUST.  I can promise you, try these one time and you will crave them every time.

After devouring the sausage cheddar biscuits, we enjoyed two different salads.  The first salad was an octopus salad with an avocado vinaigrette.  The Spanish octopus was served frisse, avocado, lemon supremes, and crispy sunchoke.  Think fresh, light, and delicious!  We really enjoyed this salad!

Next up…a beet salad!  I’m not a huge fan of beets but I’ve got to tell you, if I’m ever to eat beets, it will be this particular salad.  The beets are roasted and served with avocado, orange supreme, caramelized onions, olive oil, and micro greens.  Before the beets are strategically placed on the dish, they are tossed in a herb and citrus vinaigrette.  This salad takes beets to a whole new level!

Now onto the main dishes that we tried.  The first dish was wild caught halibut which was panseared until crispy and lightly browned.  It was served with braised watercress and spinach with a calabrain chili.  It was light airy and satisfying.  The flavors were delicious!

The second main course that we tried as the Venison.  At first I was timid to try this as I had only eaten venison a time or two before but it looked so delicious so it was hard for me to resist.  I’m so glad I tried it!  The venison is free range from New Zealand and it was served atop of caramelized leeks, maitake mushrooms and hen of woods mushrooms.  It was finished with a black trumpet demi glaze and a huckleberry gastrique.  In other words…it was delicious and the various flavors made for a perfect combination.  Oh…and I can’t forget, we were served some of the most delicious mashed potatoes I have ever eaten…also a MUST to any main course that you may order!

This is only a tiny peek into the variety of dishes that Chef Daniel and his team create!  I highly recommend that you put 5th and Taylor on our list of restaurants to try.  You won’t be disappointed!  Make sure you call ahead and make a reservation!

And while you are there, plan to go to the Back Corner if you are looking to take your night from dinner to dancing!  The Back Corner is a really fun spot off the beaten path!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

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