Jaimi Truhler

Jaimi Truhler is a recovering marketer with a passion for food, travel, and new adventures. She is an ITWPA member residing in Portland, Oregon. That is, when she’s not out chasing her next travel fix.

Inside the Atlanta Outpost of Minero

Tasty Tacos at Minero’s Atlanta Location

Nestled in amongst the hustle and bustle of Atlanta’s Ponce City Market is a veritable taco heaven: Minero. The Mexican joint is part of the Neighborhood Dining Group. In case you’re not familiar, they’re a conglomerate helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef  Sean Brock. While the PCM location is the second Minero outpost (the original location opened …

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Ham Croquetas at Barrafina in London UK

London’s Top Spanish Tapas Restaurant: Barrafina

Over the years, Barrafina has collected a host of impressive accolades. A [amazon_textlink asin=’2067214756′ text=’Michelin star’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’2c1aebac-45bc-11e8-8ba5-497c3f37209c’]. Winner of the National Restaurant Awards. And one of [amazon_textlink asin=’1846702070′ text=’Time Out London’s’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’4637cbcc-45bc-11e8-ab7f-65138b75a8d6′] Top 10 dishes (2016). Even though they’ve expanded to three locations, people still happily stand in line …

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Guy Savoy potato leek roll served with fresh tarragon and dry ice

Lunch at Guy Savoy: Michelin Three-Star on a Budget

Michelin dining in [amazon_textlink asin=’1631216678′ text=’Paris’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’72ca19d8-3b75-11e8-b19b-c940a90922f7′] is no joke. In fact, it’s not unheard of for the city’s top three-star places to average over $500 per person. Even some one-star restaurants can still end up with bills over $400, especially the long-established ones. Enter: the prix fixe lunch at Guy Savoy. …

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The Entrance to Arnaud's French 75 Bar

Arnaud’s Restaurant in New Orleans: 100 Years of Excellence:

Few restaurants can claim a century of dishing up some of [amazon_textlink asin=’1465457216′ text=’New Orleans’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’06499c9e-3447-11e8-8a03-a1095dcd99f5′] finest Creole cuisine. However, Arnaud’s is set to accomplish that in 2018. Perhaps it’s the spirit of the original owner, [amazon_textlink asin=’B002G79TF2′ text=’Arnaud Cazenave’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’19c233bf-3447-11e8-860f-d38b8a2ecf92′]. A French wine salesman here was a man who …

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Entrance of the historic building housing Belgard Kitchen

Brunch at Belgard Kitchen in Vancouver, BC

Ah, brunch. One of the most beloved meals because of its varied menu, late start time, and socially acceptable pre-noon cocktails. Its popularity means it’s not surprising many restaurants now offer a version. However, few do it as beautifully as Belgard Kitchen. And in a foodie mecca like Vancouver, [amazon_textlink asin=’1786573377′ text=’British Columbia’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ …

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Jamon Iberico Hanging Behind the Bar at Ataula, Portland, Oregon

Ataula: Modern Spanish Tapas in Portland, Oregon

If forced to use one word to describe Ataula, it would have to be “happy.” An unusual choice for a restaurant? Maybe. But there is a joy in this place that’s tough to describe. And it starts with the chef. Born in [amazon_textlink asin=’1465437541′ text=’Barcelona’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’171559ea-1124-11e8-a3c3-2bbff36bd7f1′], chef Jose Chesa’s resume spans the …

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