the Blog
You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
Travel
February 17, 2024
Sand in the toes, salty ocean air, palm trees, sunshine, and of course, great food. San Diego might be one of my favorite places in the USA! I’m sharing all of the details from two of my extraordinary trips (Feb 2024 and Aug 2024) so you can also experience the ultra relaxing, delicious and fun […]
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December 20, 2023
WINE PEOPLE. Let’s talk about this incredible winery with 100% Texas grown grapes in each and every one of their wines. Wedding oak wine started in 2016 and they’ve quickly become an award-winning winery for their very special and phenomenal Texas-made wine. They have three different tasting rooms and I visited their winery and tasting room […]
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December 5, 2023
This was my 6th year at Austin Food and Wine and it was a GREAT one! I attended as media/press and got to enter the grounds early which really helped me create some great content before the crowds arrived! I also attended the Made In evening event with some of the absolute best and most […]
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If you’re looking for a new high rise to stay at in downtown Austin, Hyatt Centric should be at the top of your list! I was recently hosted here and had the most delightful stay. Even though it’s in the heart of downtown, my floor on the 23rd floor was incredibly quiet and peaceful! I […]
August 13, 2023
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October 16, 2020
2020 is the year of road trips and staycations – there’s no place better to do that in Central Texas than with Lodgewell! They gifted me a two night stay at the most beautiful property, dubbed The Good Morning Ranch, in Wimberley. Joel and I have one hell of a year so far and I’m […]
