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Rooster and Owl – Washington, D.C.
As part of the little mileage run I've been undertaking this summer to reclaim my Delta Platinum status, I did hours of flight searching...

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Aug 19, 20199 min read


Portland and Willamette wine tasting – Oregon
My sister Georgia and I have had a really awesome summer together. It’s been wonderful having her on this side of the Atlantic, both in...

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Aug 11, 20198 min read


é by José Andrés – Las Vegas, NV
Who is surprised?! I have neglected to blog for a month due to my crazy travel schedule! I have been sitting on this blog for a while,...

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Aug 7, 20198 min read


Italy, Part 3 – Lost in Venice
The first UT Alumni Choir tour has sadly come to a close, and in the absolutely stunning city of Venice. We were up bright and early in...

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Jun 12, 20197 min read


Italy, Part 2 – Florence and Assisi
The party continues in Florence, where we spent the last three marvelous days touring, singing, and (of course) eating and drinking....

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Jun 10, 20195 min read


The River Café – Calgary, Canada
I meant to post this on Monday, while I was waiting for my flight at the Calgary airport, but lost track of time in the lounge and failed...

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Jun 9, 20196 min read


Italy, Part 1 – Roma
A delayed start to my trip blogging! We have been having a marvelous time in bella Italia, and it’s been difficult to have time to sit...

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Jun 7, 20193 min read


"Victory Lap" Trip Preview!
As many of you know, I've just graduated with my doctorate! As a little gift to myself, I've combined the planned UT Choirs tour to Italy...

the_maestro
May 29, 20192 min read


Girl & the Goat – Chicago, IL
The details: - Girl & the Goat - 809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL - https://girlandthegoat.com/ Chicago is one of my very favorite cities...

the_maestro
May 29, 20194 min read


Momotaro – Chicago, IL
The details - Momotaro - 820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 - https://www.momotarochicago.com/ A bunch of the rowdy Jensen clan rallied in...

the_maestro
May 21, 20194 min read


Last Resort Grill – Athens, GA
Wow, it has been a minute, folks! As you might know, the last two months have been utter madness for me as I completed my document and...

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May 19, 20193 min read


Rosewood – Austin, TX
Rachel and I recently took a little trip to see the Austin Symphony and Conspirare Symphonic Choir perform the monumental Brahms Requiem....

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Mar 4, 20194 min read


#TBT! Écriture - Hong Kong
Throwback Thursday? I'd completely forgotten to do a write up on my last meal in Asia this past month! So, #tbt, here it is! So... I love...

the_maestro
Feb 21, 201910 min read


Mixtli – San Antonio, TX, and other SATX Adventures!
The details: - Mixtli, Progressive Mexican Culinaria - 5251 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX - http://restaurantmixtli.com/ - February 15,...

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Feb 19, 20198 min read


Uchiko – Austin, TX
When someone decides to smash in your car window when you're in Seattle, you have a shit day. A SHIT day. We are talking a 4 hours...

the_maestro
Feb 15, 20195 min read


Sushi Kashiba - Seattle, WA
The details: - Sushi Kashiba - 86 Pine St #1, Seattle, WA - https://sushikashiba.com/ - February 9, 2019 I love sushi. I think I am...

the_maestro
Feb 10, 20199 min read


A short day in Seattle, Snowpocalypse Edition!
My casual weekend trip to Seattle to see Uncle Scott and Aunt Jacque, as well as to collect some major United miles toward my Premier...

the_maestro
Feb 9, 20196 min read


Jin Sha - West Lake of Hangzhou, China
The details: - Jin Sha - Four Seasons Hangzhou West Lake - January 13, 2019 I had my big city fix, to say the least, in China with...

the_maestro
Jan 21, 20196 min read


LinLongFang - Shanghai, China
The details: - Linlongfang "Specialty soup dumplings" - 10 Jianguo E Rd, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai, China - 11 January 2019 The first thing I...

the_maestro
Jan 15, 20193 min read


Ultraviolet - Shanghai, China
The details: - Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet - Somewhere in Shanghai - http://uvbypp.cc/ - 9 January, 2019 Man, have I got one for you,...

the_maestro
Jan 14, 201919 min read
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