{"id":8795,"date":"2020-03-09T20:18:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T01:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?p=8795"},"modified":"2020-03-09T20:18:59","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T01:18:59","slug":"the-tastiest-dishes-most-delicious-cocktails-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/the-tastiest-dishes-most-delicious-cocktails-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tastiest Dishes &#038; Most Delicious Cocktails of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_8799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8799\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8799 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest drinks\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0484-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A celebratory Pi\u00f1a Colada on a sunny afternoon in Maui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tasty Dishes &amp; Enticing Cocktails<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I began my search for the tastiest dishes of the year by sifting through my photos starting in January. However, by the time I reached the month of June, I had already chosen 30 different tantalizing feasts for the eyes! How to choose?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be honest, do you want to see\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> many of my &#8220;highlights&#8221;? I don&#8217;t believe so. Therefore, I carefully looked for colorful, unique meals and surprisingly incredible drinks that are worth celebrating once again. A few of them are favorites due to their unique nature or element of surprise!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have narrowed down this list to a more manageable number and I hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as I do!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Maui<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8800 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0544-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We began a very ambitious travel year with a relaxing, mostly rainy, week in Maui. However, we raised a toast of Pi\u00f1a Coladas on a delightful, sunny afternoon by the pool. Cheers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Oh, my dear, these are the best crab cakes on earth. Doesn&#8217;t the lovely plate and vibrant blue tablecloth put it over the top? Many of you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/mamas-fish-house-the-perfect-spot-to-eat-in-maui\/\">enjoyed Mama&#8217;s Fish House<\/a>, in the small town of Paia and I know you feel the same way about this unique Hawaiian restaurant. The location looks like the set of a movie, and although pretty pricey, the food is fabulous!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Iceland<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8802\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8802 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-650x650.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1333-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Old Fashioned with glacier ice!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Best Experience Ever!<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With so many memorable adventures, our trip to Iceland remains one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/an-epic-tour-of-iceland-you-need-see-experience\/\">most out of the ordinary tours we have enjoyed<\/a>. From the astounding natural wonders to petting wild Icelandic horses and an exquisite black sand beach with completely clear, faceted icebergs. The driver of our tour bus brought back a mini glacier rock where centuries-old ice was chiseled and added to our Bourbon Old Fashioned. Mic drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8801\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8801 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-650x464.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-650x464.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-768x549.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-1536x1097.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-2048x1463.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0901-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/464;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hot dogs are a mix of beef, lamb and pork and are served with your choice of crispy fried onions, diced raw onions, spicy brown mustard and a mayonnaise-type aioli.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, we tasted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/the-unique-food-of-iceland-is-truly-an-adventure\/\">global favorite Icelandic hot dog<\/a> from a cart in downtown Reykjavic. I am not a big fan of hot dogs, but Craig and our friends Danny and Drew from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocollette.com\/en\/tours\/europe\/iceland\/icelands-magical-northern-lights\">Collette<\/a> sampled them for me. They unanimously agreed the dogs were delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>North Dakota<\/h2>\n<p>Does North Dakota come to mind when you think &#8220;fantastic food&#8221;?\u00a0 Maybe not, but we sure had an amazing dinner where the steaks were cooked in hot oil on pitchforks! Always looking to find adventure in everything I do, I was shocked over the preparation of these steaks! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/my-visit-to-medora-north-dakota-and-why-you-should-go-too\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more about my trip to North Dakota &#8211; I was so impressed!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8810 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4541-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8809 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4544-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is nearly impossible to find a favorite dish in the gastronomically superior country of Italy! I narrowed it down to these few, with still a dozen more I could share. Please say a prayer for our friends in Italy; the virus is indeed causing havoc with the travel industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My divine trip to Italy began with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/my-custom-made-adventure-a-culinary-tour-in-italy\/\">a culinary tour with Oldways<\/a>. We were joined by chefs from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.srvboston.com\/\">SRV in Boston, MA.<\/a> We took several hands-on classes while on the road in Verona and Northern Italy. This risotto below is soft and gooey with fresh peas and ham. I can never get enough gelato and in Italy, it is a 3:00 pm required refreshment stop.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8806 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2626-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8805 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-650x650.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/1912C50A-DBD8-4AA1-88F0-011A81A7C7C3-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8803\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8803 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3214-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making ravioli by hand!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Road Trip in South Dakota with Awesome Food!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8811 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_4847-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/a-spectacular-road-trip-through-south-dakota-should-be-on-your-list\/\">On our empty nester road trip through South Dakota<\/a>, I was traveling with some very adventurous eaters! Watching someone else eat a Bison burger was just what this non-Bison eater needed. I do appreciate that many people love to eat different sorts of animals, but I will stick with the standard fare. Troy thought his enormous burger was outstanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Breakfast in Jackson Hole, Wyoming<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8812\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8812 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-650x596.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"650\" height=\"596\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-650x596.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-1024x939.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-768x704.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-1536x1408.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-2048x1878.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_5190-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/596;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A massive breakfast in Jackson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Our first time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, will not be our last. This spectacular city is the kind of place I could stay for quite a while. With the Grand Tetons looking over your shoulder, the upscale restaurants excellent shopping and chic locals, it was my kind of place. This lovely laid-back town has a movie star vibe, and I kept looking for Kevin Costner to be sitting at the next table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An LA dinner with friends Tammy &amp; Steve<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Close to home in Los Angeles, we enjoyed an eclectic meal with dear friends. LA is the foodie town of towns right now, and we are investigating as many restaurants as we can! Otium has been around for a while and serves consistently delicious and beautifully prepared dishes. Sharing is a must!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8839\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8839\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8839 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2297-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tammy is modeling a drink with a baby carrot garnish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8814\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8814 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2304-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As I remember this was hamachi with avocado sauce and spices with a hint of acid. Good grief it was delicious!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More Italy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Because well&#8230; there&#8217;s always more Italian food that needs revisiting!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8819\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8819 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-640x800.jpeg\" alt=\"Aperol Spritz\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-640x800.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-1638x2048.jpeg 1638w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/B582081D-8879-4FF8-9E7A-C87177E2DE70-scaled.jpeg 960w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My favorite Aperol Spritz in Verona, Italy at Due Torri Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8818\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8818 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-650x650.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3F49092F-A9FA-48CE-A84D-E789591F1D70-1-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gorgeous seafood platter in Venice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kansas City, Kansas Food Tour<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/looking-for-great-food-in-kansas-city-kansas-let-me-show-you-where-to-go\/\">Kansas City, Kansas is a fabulous food town<\/a>? We spent a day and a half sampling and sipping through this fascinating city. I have never been a fan of boba, but we visited this colorful little Boba Blend, and I am a convert now! Their recipes were smart, fresh and tasty, not to mention Insta-worthy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8832 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-567x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-567x800.jpeg 567w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-768x1084.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-1088x1536.jpeg 1088w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-1451x2048.jpeg 1451w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7627-scaled.jpeg 850w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 567px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 567\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8808\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8808\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8808 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_7434-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">KCK BBQ!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pasadena Masters of Taste<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a firm believer in dining with loved ones, we spent an afternoon with my parents at the Masters of Taste in Pasadena. On a warm Sunday afternoon, we tried lots of different restaurant samples and a few kick-ass cocktails. Do you have food events in your area? The Event Brite website usually has a long list of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8821\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8821 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F-650x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F-650x650.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/957CADA6-11A0-42EE-81FB-BE726C3C002F.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I am always a big fan of drinks with fresh herbs!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8822\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8822 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2232-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This chef was making an enormous and beautiful pan of paella.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Seattle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My list of Seattle favorites is very very long. The talented chefs maximize the local PNW ingredients and create inventive dishes. We look forward to our frequent visits here.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, at this moment in Seattle, the corona-virus might be destroying the restaurant scene. Office buildings are shut down and most people are working from home so no one is going out to lunch and dinner. I feel terribly for the workers who don&#8217;t have customers to serve and small businesses that are suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have received many emails from local Seattle restauranteurs and chefs sharing the safety precautions taken in their restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8826\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8826 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_2413-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/a-girls-trip-to-seattle-my-favorite-itinerary-can-now-be-yours\/\">While on a girls&#8217; trip<\/a>, we devoured these sweet and tender macarons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have been following my travels, you will know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/travel-in-japan-is-easier-than-you-think-part-two\/\">I absolutely adore Japan!<\/a> In addition to the intriguing history and spectacular architecture, the authentic local cuisine is fresh and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To narrow down my favorites in Japan is impossible, so I just offered up three photos. The dessert below was so pretty, you couldn&#8217;t believe you could eat it! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/travel-in-japan-is-easier-than-you-think-part-two\/\">Shabu Shabu means &#8220;swish swish&#8221;<\/a> in Japanese. The server heats up boiling water and dips our veggies and meat in the hot water to cook them. So good and so fun!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8824\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8824 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest dishes\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0493-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most artistic dessert &#8211; Hakone Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8825\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8825 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_0967-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shabu Shabu in Kyoto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8828\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8828\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8828 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"tastiest sushi\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1238_Facetune_11-11-2019-16-26-07-scaled.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Near the end of my trip, I spent the day with a personal guide in Tokyo and he took me to the Tsukiji Fish Market. We ate lunch in a teeny tiny little sushi place that I could have never finagled myself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Two last photos of my food experience in Japan<\/h2>\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/a-girls-trip-to-seattle-my-favorite-itinerary-can-now-be-yours\/\">staying at the famous Park Hyatt in Tokyo<\/a> I enjoyed a very fancy meal on the 52nd floor with a view of Tokyo and devoured the best dessert and cappuccino of my life!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8833\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8833 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_1249-1-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Although dining alone, the views were stunning and I was treated like a princess.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8834\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8834 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-650x650.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/8F64CE9B-149A-42AF-B6D6-533B6731CA7B-1-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/650;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banana chocolate cream puff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why do I take photos of my food?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I have been doing this for years! Way before Instagram was a national past-time, my feverish, food photography was commonplace. The dazzling colors and presentations always make me smile, and I captured them for my enjoyment and reference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I now do this as part of my job, lucky me. Do you use Instagram to look for popular restaurants and dishes? When I am preparing to visit a new city, I always search for the hashtags that will help me find the most delicious and talked about places. Also, I search for blog posts that reference my destination. Our dining life has been saved on many of our trips because an avid food photographer took a great photo of a tasty-looking dish or meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check out my Instagram account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suzannestavert\/\">@suzannestavert<\/a> and my brand new one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theadventuresofemptynesters\/\">@theadventuresoemptynesters<\/a> for food photos and adventures!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How was your 2019? What were your tastiest dishes of the year? Do tell!<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pin for Pinterest<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8845 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Best-of-the-Year-533x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Best-of-the-Year-533x800.png 533w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Best-of-the-Year-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Best-of-the-Year-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Best-of-the-Year.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 533px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 533\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tasty Dishes &amp; Enticing Cocktails I began my search for the tastiest dishes of the year by sifting through my photos starting in January. 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