Health Food Expo

Hello, Hello! Thanks for continuing to check in with CaptivEATing!  Hopefully everybody’s Labor Day weekend was fun and safe.  There was a health food expo going on in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which provided the chance for me to go explore some local vendors – all organic.  It was a good time!  (Check out my friend... Continue Reading →

Sun and “Skans”

On day three of our Bahamas adventures we scored an AWESOME fried snapper at a local café in Nassau called, “Café Skans”. Walking in, right off the bat it was noticeable that this was a small local place that’s always on the go because of it’s location in relation to where the tourists begin to... Continue Reading →

The “Sky” Is The Limit

Last week I had the pleasure of enjoying my first true cruise experience.  I mean I really enjoyed it.  I was aboard the Norwegian Sky heading to the Bahamas (another first for me).  To say the least, the Bahamas were paradise and the ship was a pleasure to be on.  Many people these days say... Continue Reading →

Essensia: The Essence of Taste

‘Twas a lovely morning for brunch this past Sunday.  I was lucky enough to share the moment with my cousin from Venezuela and my mother.  Knowing about CaptivEATing, my mom found this place in Miami and thought it would be a nice little treat.  Well friends, it was. Essensia is right on Collins Ave in... Continue Reading →

Everybody Loves Houston’s

Happy Friday folks! Last night I had the pleasure of enjoying an incredible dinner with my mother at Houston’s.  If you have never been to Houston’s, it is on the ‘steakhouse’ side of categories.  Their menu has a few select sides and appetizers to choose from, as well as a nice variety of entrée dishes... Continue Reading →

Crabalicious

Another successful surf-style dinner! If you like crab, you know steamed snow crab with melted butter is an extremely delicious dinner.  If you don’t like crab, well, join along for another crustacean journey anyways! Dinner last night with my good friends consisted of steamed snow crab clusters (on sale $6.99/lb, score!), roasted garlic cauliflower, and... Continue Reading →

Home, Sweet Home.

Ahh, the warmth and wholeness of a good home-cooked meal. Last week on the 24th and the 25th was lobster mini season.  This could only mean one thing: my brother and his girlfriend became the mighty “Fish Slayers” to conquer as many bugs (lobsters) as they could – and were allowed, of course.  After their... Continue Reading →

A Yardhouse Adventure

Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far! Last night a few friends of mine and myself gathered at a restaurant in our area called “Yardhouse” for a bite and a drink. If you’re unfamiliar with the place, the establishment is quite large and has indoor/outdoor seating, a long bar inside,... Continue Reading →

The Beginning: Oxford Exchange

Hello!  Welcome aboard the CaptivEATing experience!  I will be your host, Emily Wencelblat, and I hope you enjoy the different locations and styles of food that will be brought into these posts. Recently I went on a business trip to Tampa, Florida with my long time best friend.  The drive there was beautiful.  It was... Continue Reading →

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