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Hi, I’m Jen! I’m a Cleveland, Ohio-based photographer and travel blogger who believes every place has something worth discovering. From local favorites and Ohio escapes to destinations across the country and beyond, I share thoughtful guides, itineraries, and bold photography from my travel experiences to inspire your next adventure.

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NEW YORK CITY EATS WE’RE STILL THINKING ABOUT 🍕🍦🌮 NEW YORK CITY EATS WE’RE STILL THINKING ABOUT 🍕🍦🌮

One of the reasons I love NYC as a getaway from Cleveland? The food. We made it our mission to try as many iconic eats as possible during our latest visit, and these are the ones we’d happily order again.

📍 Lenwich 
The Caesar Salad Wrap was huge and delicious. I think the magic is that they chop all the ingredients and pack it in tight. I swear that makes it taste better. Most importantly, the Caesar dressing they use does not taste fishy. 🙌

📍 Papa d’Amour
The butter vanilla soft serve sounded strange but ended up being one of the most memorable treats of the trip. Creamy vanilla soft serve dipped in French butter and finished with fleur de sel. Somehow it works. Looks like they launched a street corn version, too!

📍 The Commerce Inn
The buttermilk pancakes were fluffy, rich, and had the most delicious buttery, lightly crisp edges. Worth the wait. (We lucked out and got someone’s cancelled res, highly recommend making a Resy well in advance.).

📍 Empire Cake
We were on a mission to try several B&W cookies and this one was easily the best we tried in the city. Rich, cake-like, fully dipped in Belgian chocolate. So good!

📍 Los Tacos No. 1
Another spot worth the wait. I wasn’t sure what to expect but they were so flavorful and good we decided to visit twice on our short trip. 

📍 Rubirosa
Thin, cracker-like crust with great flavor. It was a nice change to the typical thin crust NYC slices.

Which NYC spot should we add to our list next? And Cleveland friends—what’s your favorite quick getaway city? 👇

#newyorkcity #nycfoodie #longweekendtrip #nyceeeeeats #traveler
Busy Cleveland Weekend ✨ What did you get up to? Busy Cleveland Weekend ✨

What did you get up to?

I started with @thestrokes concert at @blossommusicctr it was so good! Our seats weren’t bad, either.

A much needed massage at @sacredhourspa my shoulders have been so tight lately. 💆🏻‍♀️ Their new space’s waiting room is so pretty.

While in Lakewood I made a quick stop to see my favorite local bag maker @blairritchey new store front and a visit to neighboring @mishi_lakewood - Blair’s shop has one of those cute print machines! Sad I didn’t have quarters on me. 🛍️

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Spent Father’s Day evening at my parents for dinner ☺️

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✨Wings over Cleveland✨ I took my mom & fellow McC ✨Wings over Cleveland✨

I took my mom & fellow McCartney fan to go to the Rock Hall this past weekend to see the new Wings exhibit and it was so cool.🤘 

It’s the most extensive collection of items from McCartney’s personal items and other donations. I loved seeing the local memorabilia, the history and the handwritten lyrics to some of my favorite songs! The tour memorabilia was awesome to see, too. They packed so much into the 6th floor exhibit space, it was a delight to see.

There’s also still time to see the huge SNL:50 Years of Music exhibit on the ground floor if you haven’t yet. They did such a great job with this one you shouldn’t miss it. 

BTW, did you know that if you’re a Cleveland resident you can visit for free? Look up their CLE VIP tickets!

The building is currently partially under construction due to a new wing being added, can’t wait to see how that looks when it’s done!

Have you been to the @rockhall lately?

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Sunday Sounds - featuring Big Sur 🌊 Big Sur is on Sunday Sounds - featuring Big Sur 🌊

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Hearing the ocean waves crash against the rocky shore, feeling the moody ocean misty haze that can pop up out of nowhere, it’s all such a mood.

Take a moment from scrolling to enjoy these sounds of Big Sur, California and keep an eye out for next weekends sounds.

✨Like this post to let me know you want more, and save for later when you need a peaceful break. ✨

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