Rating: 4.5 Cheeseburgers Final verdict: Pretty drinks, colorful plates, an excellent French dip, a banana dessert that converted a banana hater, and a short rib stroganoff that had no business being that light and herby. Violet gets 4.5 cheeseburgers from me. Before I start telling you how refined and mysterious I looked sipping lavender limeade like a tiny stuffed animal with a trust fund, I need to say this: Violet in Salt Lake City is very much my kind of restaurant. It i

Today, I am discussing hidden gem cruise ports — the cruise stops that do not always get the loudest hype, but absolutely deserve a prime spot on your itinerary. These are the ports where you get off the ship expecting a nice little day and return several hours later sun-kissed, full of snacks, and emotionally attached to a place you previously underestimated. Relatable. Some cruise ports are famous because everyone talks about them. Others are magical because people do not t

Obviously, this image is AI generated- and they didn't fully capture my essence, but whatever. I'm vomiting anyway. Cruises are magical. You wake up in a new place, eat dessert at weird hours, watch people line dance against their will, and convince yourself that ordering a third little drink with fruit in it is self-care. But cruises can also be floating petri dishes with buffets. And I say that with love. Mostly. So if you are wondering how to prevent getting sick on a crui