The World is Your Oyster
A few weeks ago, I found myself in the Northeast, an area I have explored very little. This region never really appealed to me as much as other places like the Southwest or Pacific Northwest. Fortunately, a recent opportunity to document Chef Rasheed Philips’ journey to Stonington, Connecticut, for The Roost Festival allowed me to explore more of the region. Our first stop — harvesting oysters with BonApetite’s very own Brad Leone and Newfoundland’s Jeremy Charles.
The Roost Festival
The Roost Festival is New Englands Love Letter to Fall. The event takes place at the Stone Acres Farm in Southeast Connecticut and headlines names like Brad Leone, Andre Mac, and Rasheed Philips. The musical act, TALK put on a show and the whole event culminated in a house party at the 17th-Century house late into the night.
The Gateway Arch (National Park)
The Gateway Arch has been granted the coveted National Park designation. Unfortunately, it does not fit any criteria for what a National Park should be.
Make An Experience
When you travel, make the most out of the trip by creating memories through unique experiences.
Ilani BBQ Fest
The Ilani BBQ festival is a weekend of barbecue demonstrations by big-name chefs like Alton Brown, Robert Irvine, Kevin Bludso, Rasheed Philips, and many more. Join me as a recap a behind-the-scenes weekend in the Pacific Northwest for this amazing event.
Moving Mountains
Meandering through the mountains led me to one of my favorite spots — Wayah Bald in the North Carolina section of the Great Smoky Mountains.
5 Places to Shower on the Road
One of the biggest challenges of a road trip is finding a place to get cleaned up. Over the years, I have picked up a number of tips on where you can find a place to get quickly showered and head out on your way.
Never Leave Home Without It
A few years ago I got stranded in a remote area of the Colorado mountains. I decided to visit Wheeler Geological Area and came back to a dead battery in my Jeep Wrangler. This is when I was introduced to the NOCO Boost Jump Starter and now I never leave home without it.
In Search of Peace
Throughout my life, I have found myself in need for an escape. My search for peace has taken me many places over the years.
Mindfulness
A recent trip to Petrified Forest National Park in the Grand Canyon State got me thinking about the art of mindfulness - being present.
BTS: Faster Fat Loss Fitness Shoot
Take a look behind-the-scenes (BTS) of this awesome shoot with THE Shay Diggs for international nutrition and fitness brand, Blue Star Nutraceuticals.
Places to Sleep on the Road
Looking for a place to grab a few hours of sleep during your road trip? Look no further. In this post, I break down the five places I look to when in need of a place to rest.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Arizona
You need to know these five things before you decide to visit Arizona.
Road Trip Essentials
These ten items are essential to having a successful and safe road trip. As we go in to the peak of road trip season, it is important to realize what items you must have before hitting the road.
Smoke Sessions
Smoke Sessions is a collaboration between Masterbuilt, Home Depot and Kingsford which highlights the use of their products to create great dishes. Rasheed Philips returned, for his second year in a row, as a featured Pitmaster. Shooting for this series took place over three days and was yet another opportunity for me to work with some of the best in the business.
The Rasheed Philips’ Experience
Over the past weekend, the Blue Star Nutraceuticals supplement company decided to pay Netflix’s American Barbecue Showdown star Rasheed Philips a visit. The weekend resulted in an experience like no other in which he executed a pop-up event and a fitness video shoot.
Dispersed Camping
With so much public land across the US, dispersed camping is a great option if you want to get away from the crowd and maximally enjoy nature.
America the Beautiful (Pass)
Traveling can be expensive so I try to take advantage of any chance I can get to save a few dollars. The America the Beautiful National Park Pass is one of the most invaluable tools I have discovered in my last few years traveling across the beautiful land of the United States.