Carpe Diem
Tag: hub-travel
🍕 L’Industrie Pizzeria — Some of New York’s Best Pizza. Now, About That Chair…
L’Industrie makes some of the best pizza we've eaten in New York. The Burrata is superb, Fig Jam & Bacon is a revelation, and the olive oil cake is extraordinary. The catch? Lines, counter service and precious little opportunity to sit down and savor it.
👑 Burger King's 3 for $7 Deal: The Inflation Relief Crusaders Strike Back
Two people. Less than $8. No tips. No stress. After a twenty-year absence, Burger King's 3 for $7 Trio Deal reminded us that value—and gratitude—still exist.
🦜 Paris’s Wild Green Parakeets: The Tropical Birds That Quietly Conquered France
Paris may be the last place you’d expect to find tropical wildlife — yet bright green parakeets now soar through its parks, cemeteries, and urban forests. From escaped airport birds to full-fledged urban colonies, this hilarious and fascinating Carpe Diem explores one of Europe’s strangest wildlife success stories.
🥗 Clover Food Lab: Fond Memories, But Recent Dine-In Out of Luck
Clover Food Lab built its reputation on fresh, inventive vegetarian food—but does it still deliver? A return visit reveals solid quality, rising prices, and one key shift: from destination dining to convenient stop.
🥣 Carpe Diem: The Clam Chowder That Breaks Diets (and Wins Hearts)
At Abe & Louie’s in Boston, the steak is legendary—but the clam chowder might be even better. A rich, perfectly balanced dish that turns discipline into delight.
Top Travel Pet Peeves + Must-Haves ✈️😅
Travel is supposed to be relaxing… until someone kicks your seat or takes a call on speakerphone. Here are the biggest travel annoyances—and how to survive them.
🍓 The Ispahan Pain Perdu at Ladurée Is One of the Best Desserts in Paris
A delicate balance of rose, raspberry, and lychee atop buttery brioche—Ladurée’s Ispahan Pain Perdu is one of Paris’s most unforgettable desserts.
🎨 And the Best City for Art and History Museums in the World Is…
Mexico City just ranked as the best city in the world for museums—beating London and New York. A cultural powerhouse hiding in plain sight.
🌏 One Of The Best Places To Travel Solo Is...
Tokyo or Kyoto? The real answer is Japan. Safe, efficient, beautiful, and deeply introspective—this is solo travel at its absolute best.
Travel At Your Own Risk?
France is Level 2. So are Italy and Germany. Travel advisories don’t mean “don’t go” — they mean “be alert.” A calm look at risk, reality, and wanderlust.