Hey party people! Happy Fourth of July weekend! I know you are all probably just as excited about a 
long weekend as I am so I’ll keep today’s post short, sweet, and super valuable. I get a lot of questions in my inbox about making reservations at McKinney and Doyle, wine suggestions, and favorite cocktails. But the one question that I get more often than any others is … how do you make McKinney and Doyle guacamole?!Continue Reading
Eight Tips to Enjoy Your Local Farmer’s Market
One of my favorite things about the summer season is shopping at the local farmer’s markets. There is something to be said about locally sourced food and the experience itself. I like to wake up early, head down to the market, stop at my favorite pop up café and then scope out the scene before I start 
shopping. Speaking of scoping out the scene, that’s one of the eight pieces of advice I am going to elaborate on in today’s post. While wandering aimlessly around the farmer’s market is enjoyable, it can help to go in with a plan. Here are my top eight tips (in no particular order) for an optimal summer market experience.Continue Reading
Happy Father’s Day! Spoil Dad With This Recipe
Happy (early) Father’s Day! Aside from possibly embarrassing my dad with one of my all time favorite photos of him, I want to take today to help you spoil your own father on Sunday. Now, when I think 
Mother’s Day, I immediately think brunch (this is obviously true of many because Mother’s Day brunch at the restaurant is always pure insanity). But when I think Father’s Day, my mind goes right to barbeque. Whether or not that’s how you plan to celebrate this weekend doesn’t matter because the recipe I’m going to share with you is sure to be a hit.Continue Reading
Are You Pronouncing Your Wine Order Incorrectly?
We all love wine, right? I’m sure you have your favorites just like I have mine. I get teased a lot for being a fan of a super buttery chardonnay because apparently, that’s an old lady drink. I disagree but I digress. This week is really dragging for me and so I wanted to give you a short but sweet post to brighten your Wednesday just in case you’re feeling the same way I am.