Desire for San Diego

Over time, while browsing through Pursuit of Delights, you may read commentary on my love for San Diego. Cincinnati is home and I travel to other locations often, I have a very soft spot for this gorgeous city. If you have been, you know and understand why I have chosen to dedicate a post to it. Although I have been a few times, my recent visit triggered an intense desire to eventually migrate to the West Coast. Read more

Cincinnati Burger Week Review

The annual Cincinnati Burger Week has officially concluded! *whines* I know… I was sad too! As a true foodie would, I planned my week around burgers in an attempt to visit as many locations as possible- and that I did! Read more

The Oregon Trail

I always advise friends and family to look into traveling to a location they would not immediately think of. Or, when the opportunity arises, take it seriously, for the experience will likely be greater than the hesitation. Read more

Bakersfield- Cincinnati, OH location

Raise your hand if you love tacos! For us taco lovers, we know they do not have to just be eaten on Taco Tuesdays! If you’ve been to Mexi-Cali Bakersfield in OTR (and now open in multiple cities), you will likely agree when I say I could eat these every day. Read more

The Country Cat-Portland, OR

A cocktail with sorbet in it…. Have you ever seen this on a menu? I certainly hadn’t until I dined at the Country Cat in Portland, OR. Read more

16-Bit-Bar+Arcade-Cincinnati, OH

First off…. How cool is this drink?! So I can get my favorite childhood popsicle dipped in an adult beverage… ?? At 16 Bit Bar and Arcade, the answer would be yes! Read more

We all scream for…

ICE CREAM!!!  Is there really anything better than a couple of scoops on a hot summer day?? I think not! Although I know you can get great ice cream in many cities, I’d like to honor Cincinnati by featuring both Graeter’s and King’s Island. Read more

Holtman’s – Cincinnati, OH location (OTR)

Each time I walk into Holtman’s, my stomach starts to do the happy dance! My first experience with them was years ago when I was walking down Vine street in OTR. Read more

Donna’s Gourmet Cookies-Cincinnati, OH

On the wall inside of Donna’s Gourmet Cookies is a sign that says “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” Anyone that knows me understands how fitting this is to me! I cannot live without cookies Read more

Voodoo Doughnut- Eugene, OR location

Although I am a huge doughnut fan, I had no intentions of giving in to my sweet tooth while visiting Oregon until my friends and I stumbled upon a Voodoo Doughnut in the middle of Eugene. Read more