Someone actually sent me a reel of Limoncello and its been on my list ever since.  I usually go to Baltimore with a purpose and rarely have time to check out new spots but this was the perfect opportunity.  Baltimore is quickly becoming a foodie city.  I don't think people fully appreciate all it has to offer.  

Limoncello is a beautifully decorated Italian restaurant.  The service, drinks and food were amazing.  For drinks, we got the Limoncello Spritz because...why not?  Its called Limoncello for a reason.  I got the Misto Fritto as an appetizer and the Pappardelle for dinner.  The seafood was fresh and seasoned well.  I don't really eat a lot of pasta because it makes me feel full so the portion was enough that I had it for lunch and dinner the next day. 

If you find yourself in Baltimore, I definitely recommend this one.

Location: 900 E. Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD

I was looking for something to do in Baltimore with my little sister before she moves to Dallas and stumbled upon Sagamore Spirit.  It is a whiskey distillery that offers distillery tours and whiskey tastings.  The tickets are $20 and can be booked in advance online.  We had way more fun than I expected.  It was cool to learn about the whiskey making process and what makes their brand unique.  Our tour guide was also dope which made it so much more interesting.  After the tour, they take you into their cute little tasting room so you can try the different whiskies. I really liked the Rum Cask Finish Rye Whiskey.  They also have can cocktails.  During the pandemic, they partnered with a local bartender group to create these cocktails.  I purchased some of the Black Eyed Rye to take home.  It gives me a mule vibe because of the lime and ginger beer.  They also have craft your own cocktails, brunch and other cocktail events. 

Tickets/info: www.sagamorespirit.com
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Location: 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, MD.  
They are doing construction so your GPS might not take you there directly.  Follow the signs to the distillery. 

You have to check out this black owned bakery in Bowie.  Its a super cute bakery that specializes in cupcakes, cakes, donuts, macaroons and milkshakes.  When I saw the milkshake, I knew I had to get one.  I got the unicorn insane milkshake that came stacked with a donut, macaroon and marshmallows.  Disclaimer, I did not eat all of it.  I can't wait to go back and try more desserts.

​Location: 15480 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD

Now that my best friend lives in Houston, be prepared for frequent Houston travels.  Last weekend, I went to visit and I swear she tried to show me all of Houston in 72 hours.  If you've never been to Houston, it is definitely a foodie city with a creole influence of oysters, gumbo and crawfish.  We literally ate and drank the whole time.  Here are a few places we went to:

Winnies, known for their sandwiches, cocktails and oysters.  We got some raw oysters which were like 50 cents each for happy hour, chargrilled oysters and the old fashion treasure box.  The treasure box comes with all of the ingredients you need to make a table side cocktail.   Everything was really good.
Location: 3622 Main, HTX

The Pit Room apparently has the best crawfish in Houston.  They were plump and had just the right amount of spice.  We literally sat on the patio with a cider and crushed 3 pounds with no regrets. 
Location: 1201 Richmond Ave, HTX

Savoir just opened a speakeasy called Patton's Steakhouse.  You enter through Savoir and walk through their wine room into a dimly lit restaurant.  The menu was somewhat limited which I was ok with since I wasn't really hungry.  At this point I was full from all the other stuff we ate that day so I only had a cocktail and a wedge salad. 
Location: 1344 Yale St, HTX

Hando, a cute little handroll sushi spot.  The sushi was decent. I enjoyed the calamari.  It was cooked perfectly.  The drinks were good. I got the lychee martini. They also have a speakeasy on the other side which I thought was kind of dope.
Location: 518 W 11th St Suite 500, HTX

Bloom, a super cute bar/club.  They have the trendy flower walls, cute decor and fun cocktails that makes it instagram worthy.  On Friday nights, they have salsa lessons.  We didn't participate but it was fun to watch.
Location: 2901 Fannin St, HTX

A'dor, bar/hookah lounge.  This was actually pretty chill for a Saturday.  We stopped by for drinks and hookah. They also have crawfish so you know we had to indulge.
Location: 403 W Gray St, HTX

Lucilles, a southern restaurant.  We went for brunch and sat on the patio where they had a live band which was a cool little vibe.  I got the chicken and waffles which were pretty good.  The fried green tomatoes were to die for though.  I just started eating tomatoes in like the past 2 years so if I say they were good, take my word for it.
Location: 5512 La Branch St, HTX

Diversion Cocktails, a craft cocktail bar.  They are a farm to table bar where they grow all of their own products to make their syrups, tinctures and bitters or partner with farmers from local farmer markets.  The immersive cocktails were a dope concept.  The charcuterie board was really good and paired well with the drinks.
Location: 7202 Long Point Rd, HTX

As you can see, we definitely did the most.  I can't wait to go back.