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Doya Wynwood Miami Restaurant Review
I recently ate at one of the best restaurants and had to share it. If you ever find yourself in Wynwood, the artsy, energetic neighborhood in Miami, Doya is an absolute must. The atmosphere is terrific… lively, welcoming, and the kind of place where you immediately want to order plates to share. The food is truly some of the best around. Doya Wynwood is a modern Aegean restaurant inspired by the flavors of Greece and Turkey, and the menu is built around mezze, small plates
Alison Friedman
2 days ago1 min read


A Smarter Starbucks Guide to Healthy Holiday Drinks This Season
Recently, a Starbucks email popped into my inbox, and I’m not gonna lie, it gave me all the cozy holiday feels. The cups, the whipped cream, the chocolate on top... it’s basically Christmas in an email. But then the health coach + midlife metabolism part of my brain kicked in and I thought... “I wonder how many calories are actually in these?” Because once we hit our 40s and 50s, what we sip matters just as much as what we eat. Our bodies don’t process sugar the way they used
Alison Friedman
Dec 11, 20253 min read


The Pasta, the Parmesan, and the Waiter Who Decided He Knew Better
Italy has strong food rules. One of the biggest? You do not put cheese on seafood. Not suggested. Not offered. Not happening. One night in Venice earlier this fall, we went to a restaurant called Bistro 1473 , a newer spot that came highly recommended. We ordered, or so we thought. When the pasta arrived, I looked at the plate and said, “I don’t think this is what we ordered.” Our waiter just smiled, almost proud of himself, and then admitted he had changed our order because
Alison Friedman
Nov 5, 20252 min read


A Simple, Clean Snack That Checks A Lot of Boxes
Lately I’ve been loving this combo… White Mountain Bulgarian Yogurt, pumpkin seeds, raspberries, and raw unfiltered honey. Let’s deconstruct my snack. I’m going to walk you through each ingredient and why it matters. It’s a small bowl of real food that supports gut health, hormones, and energy. White Mountain Bulgarian Yogurt Fermented 24 hours, creating billions of probiotics that support digestion, gut health, and hormone balance Made with only milk and live cultures, no ad
Alison Friedman
Oct 15, 20253 min read
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