Sweet Basil was one of Vail’s food pioneers. This legendary restaurant just celebrated its 40th birthday “cookin’ up something good” since 1977. This swanky spot is a must on a visit to Vail. I promise, you won’t be disappointed. The vibe is mountain cool and the food is creative, modern, and really, really good. Since … Continue reading
Albert Einstein said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” I crave time on the trail, just as I crave time on my mat. Since it’s National Yoga Day, I thought I would share the story behind my dancer poses (and sometimes tree, warrior, or other poses) in some rather unusual … Continue reading
I love exploring my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. This trip I decided to venture out from downtown on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It’s a 19.9 multi-use trail that follows an old railbed. I started out at Falls Park on the Reedy River. Falls Park is one of my favorite spots in Greenville. On a … Continue reading
La Bottega is my favorite place for Italian food in Vail. I stumbled upon the sunny patio I love a few years ago while covering the then Teva Mountain Games. When I was in Vail for an afternoon of GoPro Mountain Games and shopping recently, I got to introduce my friend Christy to this lovely … Continue reading
I’m really picky on sangria so rarely drink it. But, at La Bottega I’ll drink it all afternoon long! They have red and white. It was a very warm sunny afternoon when I was in Vail recently so I opted for the white. With bite size pieces of apples, it was crisp, light and … Continue reading
