Briana Booker’s Food Travels begin Fromgirltogirl style

 

My name is Briana Booker and I live and work in the DC Metropolitan area, but the nation ( and world in some instances) is becoming my playground.

In less than a year, I’ve been taking big risks to find my calling.  I went from health care and tech to fashion and luxury. I am now a National Weddings Columnist and business  influence and leadership columnist. Now I am taking on travel journalism as well as food travel.  Baltimore, DC, New York, Miami, Chicago and LA are cities I am growing to love as  Fromgirltogirl expands its outreach.

As a social good twenty-something, I love being in the business of helping people and exploring the world around me. One thing I’ve always had a love for: food travel and trying out incredible restaurants and bars to write about.

And as of my recent trip to Miami, Florida, I’ve decided to share my experiences with you.

Although born in Baltimore city and educated in the nation’s capital, I have an international feel to me [especially with food and my taste buds]!

Growing up my mother told me never fear trying something new in the kitchen. Learning her Filipino culinary fair and blending it with American Cuisine has developed me into an international food lover.

In no time, I was planning brunch gatherings, dinner parties and baking to my heart’s content for friends and loved ones. To me, one of the greatest pleasures in life is seeing those I care about sharing a meal I created for them.

I love cooking. I love digital and content marketing, but food travel and community social good are my passions.

My storytelling skills and love photography has led me to become a go-to-source for friends, family, peers and acquaintances who need specific recommendations for business, travel and food.

My taste in food varies as there is nothing I won’t try at least once. I like the adventure of trying something new and I’m not afraid of bold flavors. Invite me to your restaurant or family gathering and I am happy to try any option on the menu.

On that note, I am very big on healthy eating/ cleaning eating. Yes, I love rich food, but I know there’s always a way to make a meal healthier. You don’t have to restrict eating when you know how to balance healthy eating with regular fitness.

At the end of the day, my food travel is about the restaurant experience, the family experience. I help review the atmosphere, service and vibe of restaurants so you know where to go for amazing food. Though I am devoted to DC, MD, Virginia metropolitan areas, I do my best to spice it up with restaurant reviews from all over the country and world. If I visit your town, I’m here to give you nothing but the truth… Fromgirltogirl style as I know there is nothing better than having affordable and good food recommendations when traveling. I am here to give you informative and valuable restaurant reviews.

I hope you enjoy my culinary adventures and honest restaurant reviews … the world is my play ground and our first food travel is to the beautiful and diverse city of Miami! Like the Instagram or Facebook to learn all about! Let me know if you are curious about any particular restaurant reviews? I am here to serve you.

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Best DMV Restaurants: Cafe Deluxe

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Looking for a great place to eat with family or friends in Bethesda MD, Tysons Corner, VA, Cleveland Park DC, Gaithersburg MD or West End, DC? Cafe Deluxe is the perfect restaurant for you to try something new ( but nothing too crazy).

Cafe Deluxe is a wonderful restaurant to have weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Desserts or even a Gluten-Free meal! You can see the latest menus today. There are always specials available, just ask the servers.

Menu: http://www.cafedeluxe.com/menus.htm

Monday through Thursday the restaurant is open between 11:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. During the weekend ( Friday to Saturday ) Cafe Deluxe is open until 11:00pm. If you are looking to enjoy weekend Brunch on Sunday you can come as early as 9:00am or 10:00am, depending on the site.

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What I like about Cafe Deluxe is its warm atmosphere and classic look. I also enjoy the delicious bistro-style cuisine, which is very affordable and you get a decent size serving for any given cuisine. It’s fresh and the menu is very versatile.

However it can get pretty busy during lunch, dinner or weekend brunch, so be sure to RSVP to prevent a long wait. I like being seated as soon as possible when I am hungry and ready to eat.

Learn about Cafe Deluxe’s Private Dining, Gift Cards, News and Events to find out how you can get the most out of your dining at Cafe Deluxe.

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We’re In: Amazing mobile app for Girls’ outings!

 

By Briana Booker

Fromgirltogirl loves mobile applications that make our busy lives more manageable! Bing’s “We’re In” new application offers just that for Windows Phone! The “We’re In” application allows you and your group of friends to coordinate plans by sharing your locations with each other!

The “We’re In” application is nothing like Foursquare where your location is broadcast to the world( although we love Foursquare). The “We’re In” application just makes it so much easier to plan an event with your girlfriends!

If you want your friends to meet at the mall, at a roller coaster, bar or restaurant at a specific time, the application will help the you meet on time and enjoy the fun with all your girlfriends!

Only one user needs to create the event and add friends to the event via a contact list or phone number. You choose the name and how long you want this location information available! It is an excellent tool to plan surprise birthday parties, housewarmings, bachelorette parties and baby showers, and farewell parties (just to name a few)!

Your friends will receive a text that will allow them to use the application. The “We’re In” application maps out the location and list all people participating in the event.

 

You can know who has already arrived, who is lost, and who is behind schedule! You can send status updates as well! Great, right? So plan away to have fun with the girls! You deserve it!

 

Stay fierce!

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