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Had a great time talking with my buddy Mike Brand about all the happening spots in Buffalo, NY. Go over all the great outdoor activities, drinking spots, and of course where to get the best wings! Thanks for coming on Mike and he recommends checking out @buffalony on Instagram for more info about the great city. 

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Had a wonderful time talking to my friend Michelle Rodriguez about all the cool stuff in Traverse City, Michigan today. Michelle (@amor_comida) is an incredible chef who loves the outdoors. We talk about great breweries, restaurants, and places to explore in Northern Michigan! 

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This was a fun one! Got to chat with my buddy Will (@cornfedduck) about all the stuff going on in OKC. Will has some interesting thoughts on the city, but has grown to love his new home. We talk about some good breweries in town, the best steak, and much more! Thanks for coming on Will and I hope y'all enjoy!

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Today's episode is a special one for me. I spent 4 years living in Eugene, OR for college at the University of Oregon and it will always hold a very important place in my heart. Had a ton of fun catching up with my buddy Kenny Weigandt (@kweigandt) and talking about all the changes and classics in the Eugene/Springfield area. Oregon is one of the most beautiful places in the country and Eugene really embodies it. 

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Today was a fun one. Got a chance to talk to a friend from grad school and learn all about Richmond, VA. Cara (@_caranewman) talks to us about some great places to grab a beer, get something to eat, and see the perfect Richmond sunset from a rooftop. Thanks to Cara for coming on and I can't wait to get back out to VA and visit!

Neighborhoods:
Museum District - Trendy area full of art, culture, and restaurants
Scott's Addition - Fun area with bars and good for going out
Shockoe Bottom - Historic district with cobblestone streets
The Fan - District full of bars and restaurants

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
The Veil Brewing Co
Starr Hill - Brewery with cool rooftop
Tang & Biscuit - Bar with shuffleboard and games
Slingshot Social Game Club - Games and beers
The Circuit Arcade Bar
Jasper - Cocktails with speakeasy feel
HofGarden - Great rooftop
3 Monkeys - Dive bar
F.W. Sullivan's - Bar

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Stella's - Elevated Greek food
Adarra - Spanish food
Lunch or Supper - Biscuits and gravy
Can Can Brasserie - French restaurant that feels like Paris
Sugar & Twine - Coffee shop
Kitchen 64 - Brunch with pitchers of mimosas
Longoven - Modern American food
North End Juice Co
Pizza & Beer of Richmond

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
The National - Cool venue to see shows
Broadway Richmond - Smaller venue but cool shows
Hollywood Cemetery - Old, beautiful, full of history
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Activities:
James River - River that runs through town, kayaking, trails, and walks
Upper Shirley - Vineyard
Maymont Park - Japanese gardens

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This one was great. Had a chance to talk to an old college buddy, Alan Rawls, and hear about all the cool stuff to do around Burlington, VT. Learned about some solid dive bars, the best places to go on a date, and of course, some good places to go hiking and see the scenery! Thanks for coming on Alan, and definitely want to make a trip out there in the fall to see the colors!

Neighborhoods:
Monkton - Suburb of Burlington
Old North End - Blue collar, art and punk crowd

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
Hill Farmstead - Brewery
Lost Nation Brewery
Frost Beer Works
Trapp Family Lodge - Austrian inspired lodge and brewery
Fiddlehead Brewing Co
Magic Hat Brewing Co
Otter Creek Brewery
Olde Northender - Dive bar in town

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Misery Loves Co - Best date night spot
American Flatbread - Wood fired pizza
Folinos - Pizza
Pizza Verita
Hen of the Wood - Very nice restaurant in town
A Single Pebble - Chinese food
Shelburne Market - Great deli sandwiches
Farmhouse Tap & Grill - Burgers
City Market - Sandwiches
Village Tavern - Labatt Blue on tap

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
Flynn Center - Performing arts theater in town

Activities:
University of Vermont - College campus with activities and architecture
Lake Champlain - Hiking, outdoors, lake
Mad River Valley - Place to see the leaves change colors
New Haven River - Fishing, hiking, colors

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Today I sit down with the other Bell brother, Nathaniel (@nate_bell08) and talk about what's going on in Atlanta. Nathaniel gives some good tips and ideas on where to drink, eat, and get an afternoon jog/hike in. Had a great time talking to Nathaniel and definitely wanna get out there to check out a show sometime soon!

Neighborhoods:
Midtown - Hip bar and arts hub
The Battery - New Braves stadium and entertainment district
Five Points - Hipster neighborhood with cool bars
Edgewood - Wild bars

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
New Realm - Brewery
Sweetwater - Brewery
MJQ Concourse - Lounge/club in Midtown
Punch Bowl Social - Games and fun activities
Hudson Grille - Sports bar

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Bartaco - Mexican food
Yardhouse - Chain American food
The Vortex - Best burger in Atlanta
Eight Sushi - Good ramen
O-Ku - Sushi
Fox Brothers BBQ - Famous BBQ, long wait
Heirloom Market BBQ - BBQ with Asian twist
Cafe Intermezzo - Dessert and martinis
Flying Biscuit - Brunch
Marlow's Tavern - Brunch
Tenth and Piedmont - Best chicken and waffles
Mary Mac's - Southern comfort food
Ponce City Market - Revitalized Sears Factory with restaurants, shopping, and food halls

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
High Museum of Art
Ravine - EDM shows
Buckhead Theater - Shows and events
Tabernacle - Old church turned music venue
World of Coca-Cola - Factory tours and museum

Activities:
BeltLine - Trails and revitalization projects throughout the city
Piedmont Park - Park in the middle of the city with lake, outdoor areas, and volleyball
Botanical Gardens
Georgia Aquarium
Chattahoochee River Hiking Trails

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Today I talk with my buddy Jake (@jake_bell89) about all the fun places to check out in Dallas, Texas. We go over some of his favorite bars, running trails, pizza joints. Was great to catch up with Jake and hear about all of his favorite spots and I can't wait to visit Dallas again!

Neighborhoods:
Trinity Groves - Up and coming, on outskirts of Uptown
Uptown - Good bars and restaurant scene
Deep Ellum - Lively entertainment district
The Strip on Cedar Springs - Gay bars and clubs

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
Round-Up Saloon - Late night spot
Trinity Cider - Craft cider
Public School 214 - Tap house

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Chicken Scratch - Fried chicken
Ascension - Coffee
Meddlesome Moth - Deconstructed plates
Ai - Sushi
Cane Rosso - Pizza
Pie Tap Pizza
Social House Uptown - Brunch

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
Angelika Theater - Indie films
Alamo Draft House - Movies with full food service in seats
Stereo Live - Concerts
Perot Museum of Natural Science
Dallas Museum of Art

Activities:
Katy Trail - Trail that runs through entire city
Trinity Skyline Trail 

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In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with my friend Meghan Keysboe (@_keysboe) and talk about all the happenings in Brooklyn. Had a blast learning about her neighborhood and truly how many options there are there! Looking forward to my next trip out there and checking out some of Meghan's favorite spots!

Neighborhoods:
Williamsburg - One stop off the L train into Brooklyn

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
Iona - Good music and outdoor space
Maison Premier - Oysters and absinthe bar
The Narrows - Cocktail bar in Bushwick
The Four Horsemen - Incredible wine list
Grimm Ales - Brewery
Kings County Brewers Collective - Beers

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Sunday in Brooklyn - Brunch spot
Partners Coffee
Devocion - Coffee direct from Colombia
Oslo - Coffee shop run by Norwegian couple
Roberta's - Pizza
Momo Sushi Shack
Lucali - Famous pizza, expect a long line
Motorino - Pizza
Chavela's - Mexican food
Ugly Baby - Thai food

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
Syndicated - Shows old movies and serves food
Williamsburg Bathhouse - Sauna and Spa
Baby's Alright - Live music
Brooklyn Museum
Nitehawk Cinema - Film collection rivaled by only Smithsonian
Smalls - Jazz **In West Village

Activities:
East River State Park - Great views of Manhattan skyline
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Domino Park - Reclining chairs and views of Manhattan

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After attending the University of Oregon, the state has always been a second home to me.  After college I lived in Portland for a bit and have spent a significant amount of time up there visiting college friends. Today I had the opportunity to talk to one of those dear friends, Jordan Williamson (theguy3232), who I met freshman year at UO. We catch up and talk about all the new breweries, bars, and restaurants Jordan is going to these days.

Neighborhoods:
NW 23rd - Young, trendy, great shopping and restaurants
Pearl - Chic, trendy and down by the waterfront

Bars/Clubs/Breweries:
Xport Bar and Lounge - Rooftop bar
Two Wrongs - Good music, cocktail bar
Low Brow Lounge - Dive bar
Joe's Cellar - Poolhall
Henry's Tavern - Bar food
Thirsty Lion - Younger, fun place to drink
Dixie - Country bar
Breakside Brewery - Good IPAs
Cascade Brewing
Hop Valley Brewing
10Barrel - Brewery with good rooftop bar
River Pig Saloon - Good sports bar

Restaurants/Coffee Shops:
Portland City Grill - Best views in the city
Departure - High-end hotel
Bamboo Sushi
Boxer Ramen - Hella good ramen
Jake's Famous Crawfish - Seafood
The Roxy - 24 hour diner
Albina Press Coffeehouse
Heroes Cafe
Mothers Bistro - Creole
Screen Door - Awesome breakfast
Pine State Biscuits - Good brunch
Blue Star Donuts
Voodoo Donuts

Museum/Arts/Concerts:
Waterfront Blues Fest
Oregon Brew Fest
Rose Garden
Bella Vida Vineyard - Great views
Domaine Serene - Sparkling wine
Erath - Awesome Pinot Noir

Activities:
Portland Timbers
Portland Trailblazers