Dena Raffa

Within this past year, I've had some time to think. I had a good job at a great company and was unfortunately laid off last March. A blessing in disguise some would say. I've yet to agree with them because I still remain unemployed... and somewhat unhappy. I've had time to think, to dream, and to try to figure my life out. I'm 26 years old and disappointed that THIS is where I am in my life, when I'd thought I'd be so much further. With this time I discovered my love for food, for going out to restaurants, enjoying a glass of wine. I'm past the point in my life where I want to go to bars & get wasted; I'd much rather put those $60 towards a fantastic meal at a new restaurant, when I'm actually coherant enough to appreciate my surroundings & the people I'm with. I joined OpenTable, and for (almost) every reservation you make you receive 100 points. At 10,000 points you're awarded a $100 gift card to any of the restaurants that OpenTable supports. Now I have a real incentive to dine out.. I'm just working my way towards a $100! I started the blog for fun, to document where it is that I go & what it is that I eat. I'd like to be able to recommend a restaurant off the top of my head & tell you what it is that I loved about it. My memory isn't the best, so this blog will act as storage for my thoughts, comments, and photos, documenting my dining experiences.