This week marked the end of an era as we packed up our Sandy Hook home and found comfort in familiar bites and flavorful discoveries in Fairfield, Westport, and Milford.

Week 4 of What I Ate This Week kept me grounded in St. Pete. From fresh Italian market finds at Mazzaro’s to homemade dinners and a return visit to Colony Pizza, it was all about good ingredients and coastal comfort. Even a quick stop at Cover Two back home rounded out the week.

From steakhouse indulgence to Italian markets and beach bites, this week’s journey across Charlotte and St. Pete brought comfort, flavor, and a few unexpected highlights worth revisiting.

Week 2 of What I Ate This Week took me to Charlotte, NC. I visited a local brewery, grabbed a slice of NY-style pizza, survived airport eats, and capped it off with snacks under the sun at a Sunday polo match.

Join me each week as I document What I Ate This Week—a culinary diary inspired by Italy and the joy of seasonal eating. From home-cooked pasta to travel bites, it’s a flavorful adventure that brings together taste and tradition.