Welcome to the Woman and The Whisk all thing travel, leisure & foodie blog! Join us on our travel experiences here in the U.S. as well as abroad. As we eat our way through this world, we will highlight exceptional restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, coffee shops and lets not forget about the shopping! Our Journey starts right at home with cooking up recipes, recreating some of the delicious cuisine we enjoyed through out our dining experiences. You can find some of the re-creations on our home page.
Local Favorite Dishes!
Retail Therapy…
Eating Should Always Be An Experience, Welcome To Southern Charm!
Mansion On Forsyth
Have You ever had a formal Tea Service? Well, it was a special day for my daughter and I…..We had a beautiful lunch in the glassed in veranda as we were planning the events of her up coming wedding in Savannah.
700 Drayton Cooking
We spent a Saturday at the cooking school with fellow foodies, enjoying our cooking kinship! We spent some of the morning walking over to the Farmer’s Market at Forsyth Park to pick our fresh ingredients!
Vik’s On The River
A casual stroll down Bay Street in Historic District of Savannah Georgia, don’t miss a dinner at this restaurant with spectacular views of the river. Food & service are exceptional as well.
Coast Restaurant
One of our favorite restaurants on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, specializing in fresh seafood. This ocean front restaurant has the best coastal views and vibrant settings in Sea Pines!
The Ribaut Social Club
Set in the Historic waterfront boutique hotel, The Anchorage 1770 Inn. The restaurant is an intimate romantic spot in the quaint waterfront town of Beaufort, South Carolina. The service & food are first class.
Coco & Moss
Right across from Ellis Square is our go to Sushi & Poke Bowl craving awesome salads place! In the heart of Historic District Savannah Georgia, just one block from bustling Broughton Street with great shops.
Ela’s On The Water
An upscale bistro set on the harbour at Shelter Cove Harbour shops & restaurants. Southern influenced seafood & steaks and great cocktails. Take advantage of the seating on the patio and enjoy the boat show!
Wren
Located in the downtown Beaufort, a block away from the waterfront is this neighborhood gem that is relaxing bistro environment. Wonderful dishes from locally sourced ingredients.
Alexanders
A canal front restaurant in the very popular Palmetto Dunes Resort is one of our favorites for special occasions. Delicious food & great service!
Jinya Ramen Bar
We have to give credit where credit is due! This franchise Ramen bar knows how to make delicious Ramen, it checks off all my boxes for noodle cravings.
Events To Remember!
Myrtle & Rose
A beautiful day for a Knight wedding! The perfect backdrop, a garden rooftop venue at the Plant Riverside District for our daughter’s wedding. The reception was held in the Amethyst Ballroom, equally as beautiful! The wedding was absolutely divine!
Palmetto Bluff
A enclave of Palmetto Bluff is a picturesque and unique neighborhood of homes reminiscent of the past but with current amenities, Music For Your Mouth event collabs local chefs & food with music from local bands, with the Montage Hotel as the backdrop.
HHI Seafood Festival
An annual event on Hilton Head Island, SC, boasting all things seafood. A week long event with demonstrations throughout the island with local & celebrity chefs. This cooking demonstration was at Windmill Harbour.
Kiawah
Located just south of Charleston SC, The pristine beach town of Kiawah was the perfect meet up spot for lunch with our friends from the north! Kiawah is all about serenity and beauty and some great golf!
“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you”
~Rupi Kaur
Here’s to a year of better habits, positive thinking, clean eating and most of all, loving yourself.
Come Walk With Me….
Israel, The Holy Land!
Jerusalem
The Most incredible “Bucket List” trip imaginable, The Old City, Temple Mount, Dome Of The Rock, Western Wall, Church Of The Holy Sepulchre.
Throughout Israel
So many places to name: Masada, The Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Nazareth, Desert Of Judea. How incredibly powerful this trip has been.
Viva Las Vegas!
Lago
The perfect Bellagio Hotel’s fountain setting. A contemporary Italian menu & exotic drinks for any foodie to enjoy!
Lakeside
A interactive show is the setting for this posh restaurant located in the Wynn Resort, Definitely reserve a table by the lake. Don’t forget to see the Awakening!
Home For The Holidays!
If you want to be happy in a million ways for the holidays, You can’t beat home, sweet home.
Don’t You Just Love A Good Party….
London Calling….
Lucky Cat London
Fantastic vibrant restaurant by Gordon Ramsay. Nestled in the MayFair District of London, sets the mood for a modern aesthetic but classic dishes in the modern age. Make reservations in advance.
Clos Maggiore
This beautiful restaurant set in the Theatre District of London was absolutely stunning, A fantastic backdrop to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary ! The cuisine was a Modern French and was delicious!
La Dolce Vita….
Terrazza Borromini
A stunning view of the Piazza Navona, this terrace restaurant not only has stunning views, it has classic Italian dishes that was just mouthwatering! We made our way to the upper terrace for dessert & drinks!!
Ai Tre Scalini
Just strolling through the streets and alleyways of Rome, you can always come upon charming bistros . This little beauty is no exception, just a stones throw away from the Coliseum and delicious food!
It’s Wine O’Clock Somewhere!
Quinta do Bomfim
In the heart of the Upper Douro Valley in Pinhao Portugal, this stunning vineyard was a fantastic experience to taste this special wine overlooking the terraced vineyards.
Cantina Gaffino
Just a short drive outside of Rome, Italy, we had the pleasure of having a private wine tasting and tour of the spectacular vineyard with our dearest friends. The food was prepared to be paired with the wine tasting!
Santo Winery
A beautiful winery in Santorini Greece, set high above the cliffside, the terraced vineyards overlooking the caldera set the scene for a fantastic sampling of their delicately harvested grapes to create their wines.
Laurent-Perrier
One of the most famous champagne houses in France, set in the rolling hills of Tours-Sur-Marne is so incredibly beautiful. We were treated to a champagne & food pairing created by a private chef.
Bonjour Paris
Eat & Shop Local
Old Town Bluffton
Bluffton, South Carolina is a fast growing close to the beach community that has a charm of a small town in a bigger city. Old Town is situated on a bluff overlooking the May River with charming shops & restaurants.
Historic Charleston
Waterfront city of Charleston, South Carolina is a bastion of southern charm, with its cobblestone streets and horse drawn carriages wind their way through this historic city with shops & restaurants and history!
