Julia Smith

Justice 👏 for 👏 beer 👏 cheese

I am doing what every ’90s kid has dreamed of doing: trying every single Lunchables known to man (or, you know, known to the two grocery stores in a 5 mile radius from my parent’s home) and ranking them from best to worst. Present day, as a 20-something-year old supposedly functioning adult, I realized some of these Lunchables are pure utter gold while others are pure...trash. Find out where your favorite combo landed on my ranking below. Pepperoni & Mozzarella with Crackers This one sounded th…

Hot Pockets are one of the seven wonders of the (food) world. How do they stay golden and crispy yet they’re frozen and cooked in a microwave? Why do I reject them upon sight but also love them with all my heart? HOW do they make the mini meatballs so cute?? I can’t answer all of these questions, but I can tell you which flavor is the absolute best. (That’s kinda my thing.) Four-Meat Four-Cheese I had really high hopes for this flavor—after all, it’s advertising four of everything. In reality,…

Whether you’re unable to fly home or nervous about crowded grocery stores, Thanksgiving is anything but traditional this year due to COVID-19. Honestly, considering a Thanksgiving meal kit delivery has never made more sense. (Especially if you’re like me, a Thanksgiving first-timer!) I tried the top Thanksgiving feasts that you can get delivered to your door and compared them based on price, serving size, ease, and of course, flavor.Harry David Gourmet Turkey FeastPrice: $214.99 Serves: 4-6 peo…

If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with New England, it’s lobster rolls. Buttery, rich, luxurious chunks of lobster and a golden toasty bun? Count me in. With so many restaurants and rolls to choose from, it can feel daunting to know which one is the best—have no fear, I’ve done the work for you and found the best lobster rolls in Newport. Anthony’s Seafood; $22 The locals will tell you that Anthony’s Seafood Market & Restaurant is the only place you need to go—and for good reason. The pric…

At all costs, avoid nine through twelve.

If loving dogs could be a personality, I would be the poster child of it. I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life (Cody, Hoku, Baloo, Louie) and when I moved to New York City and was no longer surrounded by a house full of dogs, I became a dog walker. A few months later, I wound up training and boarding strangers’ dogs while working my full-time job—and spent what little money I had on dog treats and toys for said strangers’ dogs. As much as I think the word ‘obsessed’ is overused, it’s safe to s…

Find a more unhinged person, I’ll wait.

Buying these in bulk!

Meat sweats not included :)

*This* is what dreams are made of.

It’s been months since I tried and reviewed all of Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and seasonings, yet I still don’t think I’ve recovered. With more than 25 options, narrowing this list down to 10 was like choosing my favorite dog; I don’t have children yet, so I really can’t even go there. Nevertheless, I persisted through the research, and what follows is my extremely thoughtful ranking of the best flavors.Before we get into list, a pro tip: Get the traditional New York-style wings when enjoying the…

How many margaritas is too many? (Asking for a friend.)

The food is even better than the views.

While a handful of celebrities have developed their own restaurants, very few have garnered national success by replicating the magic in new locations. With his restaurant Ole Red, first opened in 2017 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Blake Shelton has proven that live country music, honky-tonk vibes, and Southern food is not only a damn good time but a lucrative business model. So lucrative that his sixth location is coming this year to Las Vegas with a 27,000-square-foot footprint. (Blake, if you need…