Travel

TRAVEL: WHAT TO SEE + DO IN ISTANBUL

August 1, 2019

Image taken by Mademoiselle Meme at Hagia Sophia looking towards the Blue Mosque. by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme We spent the early part of our summer in Istanbul, Turkey, with 30 days to see and eat everything! It was our first time in Turkey and after a few weeks in the city, we have a lot of insights to share if you plan to visit. WHERE …

CITIES: ORANGE COUNTY EATS, UPDATED

July 24, 2019

Published: July 27, 2015. Updated: July 24, 2019 In recent years, Orange County has been reviving its food scene with many new restaurants including famous L.A. imports. Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Santa Ana have been leading this trend with newly budding foodie spots that draw inspiration from popular urban scenes. This certainly holds promise for a much-needed revamp of Orange County eats. Here are …

SNAPSHOTS FROM ISTANBUL

July 23, 2019

Images taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme If you don’t follow Meme on Instagram, you are missing a major part of Mademoiselle Meme’s personal musings, travels and fashion moments. Social media is where Meme takes over, providing for a raw and unfiltered space that has everything you won’t see here on the site. From travel photos to foodie shots, selfies and videos, Instagram, Instagram Story and Facebook is …

CITIES: ISTANBUL EATS

July 15, 2019

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme at Arada cafe by Editor | Mademoiselle Meme Fresh off our 30 day trip through Istanbul, I’ve compiled a list of the best places to eat in the city. Istanbul’s food scene is decadent, with unique dishes I have not seen in the West nor the Middle East. The city encompasses the perfect fusion of East meets West, Asia …

CITIES: NEW YORK EATS, UPDATED

May 9, 2019

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. Originally published: July 18, 2017. Updated: May 9, 2019 Our recent relocation to New York has lended us the opportunity to dive into the restaurant scene of one of the greatest foodie cities in the world. Home to the 2017 World’s Best Restaurant, Eleven Madison Park, and many other iconic food institutions, there is no shortage of great …

FASHION: 6 VINTAGE SHOPS IN WILLIAMSBURG, NY

March 3, 2019

Williamsburg has a unique shopping scene, with mainstream brands like Maje, Sandro and J. Crew being one few in the area. Williamsburg is known for its vast independent boutiques, homeware stores, and of course, vintage shops. There is a plethora of vintage stores, each with a certain cult following and curated collections. One of the best kept secrets is the Wonders of Walter, a sidewalk …

FOODIE FINDS: AFFOGATO BAR, SF

June 4, 2018

During our two years in San Francisco, we did a crawl through the coffee scene and narrowed down our favorite spots to caffeinate at, including Sightglass Coffee. You may be familiar with this hipster, wifi-free coffee shop, nestled in Mission District. But what most people don’t know: it also contains the only affogato bar in San Francisco. Affogato Bar, from the owners of Sightglass Coffee, is …

CITIES: SAN FRANCISCO EATS, UPDATED

May 17, 2018

Image taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. Originally Published: June 16, 2017. Updated: May 17, 2018. With just under nine months of living in Northern California, we have accumulated a list of our favorite places to eat in the Bay Area region, like San Francisco. The Bay Area, with some of the richest soil in the nation, offers superior culinary experiences as a result of …

CITIES: PALO ALTO EATS, UPDATED

March 22, 2018

Originally published February 22, 2017. Updated March 22, 2018. Palo Alto is a relatively small city in the tech-crazed Silicon Valley. It is home to Stanford University and as a result, you can find student-friendly-and-trusted cheap eats alongside the outrageously expensive food establishments loved by Silicon Valley’s wealthy. Of all the cities of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is the scene, not just because its immaculately kept …

MEMÉ: SNAPSHOTS OF NEW YORK

August 14, 2017

Images taken and owned by Mademoiselle Meme. If you don’t follow us on Instagram or Snapchat, you are missing a major part of Mademoiselle Meme’s personal musings, travels and foodie moments. Social media is where Memé takes over, providing for a raw and unfiltered space that has everything you won’t see on the website. From travel photos to foodie shots, selfies and videos, Snapchat, Instagram, Instagram Story …