Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA | Travel

5 Cute Restaurants We Loved in Santa Fe, NM

By on May 4, 2026
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Santa Fe has a way of pulling you in. Between the adobe architecture, vibrant art scene, and endless sunshine, it’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down and savor everything, especially the food. On a recent two-day trip, my husband, our toddler, and I made it a point to find spots that were not only delicious but also welcoming and full of charm. We ended up discovering five places that felt just right. Cute, memorable, and perfect for a little family adventure.

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Phoenix, Arizona, USA | Travel

5 Cute Spots I’ve Visited Recently In Phoenix, AZ

By on April 19, 2026
Phoenix, Phoenix coffee, Phoenix restaurants, Phoenix spots, Phoenix coffee shops, coffee shops, restaurants, foodie guide, restaurant guide, travel guide, travel blogger, The Urban Darling.

Living in Phoenix, I’ve definitely figured out what I like when it comes to going out: if it’s not cute, aesthetic, and actually has good food or coffee, I’m probably not going. Lately, I’ve been trying a mix of newer spots and long-awaited ones with friends and family, and a few have really stood out. These are all places I’ve personally been to recently—and would genuinely go back to.

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Detroit, Michigan, USA | Travel

5 Cute Restaurants To Eat At In Detroit

By on June 21, 2025

While visiting Detroit, we ate at several amazing restaurants, which is one of our favorite things to do together. Andrew is a chef, so it’s always fun for us to try new things together, and I love finding restaurants with beautiful interiors. It’s a great way to get a “taste” for the local flavor and vibe of the locals. In this blog post, I wanted to highlight the restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops we ate at while visiting “motor city”.

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Phoenix, Arizona, USA

7 Cute Restaurants In The Phoenix Area

By on June 20, 2025
Phoenix, restaurants, cute restaurants, Phoenix restaurants, Phoenix foodie, food guide, restaurant guide, foodie, restaurant design, restaurant style, family blogger, cafes, Phoenix coffee shops, Phoenix coffee, Phoenix dining, The Urban Darling.

Andrew and I always make an effort to have one date night a week, and a lot of the times when we do, we love trying out new restaurants! Andrew is a chef, and we are both big foodies, but I love finding spots that have beautiful interiors as well. In this blog post, I wanted to share some of my favorite spots we have visited in the past year for those of you who are local to the area or are visiting and want to find spots to check out. There are coffee shops, cafes, and fine dining restaurants located all over the Phoenix metro area.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA | Travel

The Best Restaurants In Pittsburgh

By on August 14, 2021
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh restaurants, restaurant, cocktail bar, Bar Botanico, Pittsburgh Food Guide, where to eat in Pittsburgh, restaurants, cute restaurants, interiors, commercial design, travel, foodie, The Urban Darling, restaurant guide.

After a year of living in Pittsburgh, restaurants are finally starting to open back up which I’m thrilled about! I love amazing food + interiors with great ambience. My background is in interior design so I really appreciate beautiful spaces, especially in commercial design. In this blog post I will be sharing some of the Pittsburgh restaurants I love and I will be adding to the list as I discover new spots. I hope this blog post will be helpful for not only Pittsburgh locals but tourists visiting the city!

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