Author Profile: Julia B. Wilde
Jill's Urban Food Crawls
Julia and her husband share a passion for food, wine, and wandering through the city in pursuit of delicious things to eat. She shares their adventures exploring local culture through food crawling in their hometown of Washington DC; their current home in Valencia, Spain; and beyond on her blog Jill’s Urban Food Crawls.
Pinchos and Tapas in Valencia’s Old Town
I clutched my seatbelt tight when the taxi turned from the street onto a walkway. Our driver continued along the sidewalk, nudging pedestrians out of the way and dropped us at the front door of our rental apartment in the tiny Plaza de... view more
Tapas in Granada, Spain
Granada sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the Andalusian region of Southern Spain. Visgoths, Romans, Moors and Christians have left their marks on the city that is now... view more
Malaga: Restaurants in the City
The winding streets of Malaga’s historic city center are perfect for meandering. The picturesque plazas are surrounded by restaurants and shops. Tapas bars can be found on just about every street, even the narrow little... view more
Historic Downtown Frederick Food Crawl
The charming historic downtown of Frederick, MD is an easy day trip or weekend destination from DC. Only one hour north of the city (if you avoid weekday rush hours), Frederick’s downtown offers history, arts, and a lively restaurant... view more
Food Crawling Through Charleston
Decisions, Decisions. Choosing from among the many fantastic restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina can be overwhelming, particularly if you have a limited amount of time to experience it... view more
14th Street Food Crawl
Fourteenth Street was a prominent shopping district in the mid-50s, and has always served as a major transportation corridor, carrying people through the city and over the Potomac via the 14th Street... view more
Green Line NW Metro Food Crawl
The Metro’s Green and Yellow lines travel through one of the most interesting areas of the District: the Northwest neighborhoods of Shaw, the U Street Corridor, and Columbia Heights. When we want to really immerse ourselves in DC culture and sample some the best new restaurants, this is where we... view more
Red Line West Metro Food Crawl
Sometimes it’s nice to get away from the chaos of the city and go where the streets are a little cleaner, the air a little fresher, and the temperature might even be a few degrees cooler. For this food adventure we traveled on the Metro Red Line into the great northwest; the land of the... view more
Orange Line Metro Food Crawl
The western arm of the Orange Line links the heart of DC to North Arlington Virginia, where it’s no longer just office buildings and government agencies, but young professionals working, living, playing and eating in hip urban... view more
Red Line East Metro Food Crawl
If you’ve taken a ride along the eastern segment of the Metro Red Line lately, you’ve probably noticed that the train takes you through one construction zone after... view more
A Shopping Day in Valencia
It shouldn’t have been a surprise that Valencia has incredible shopping. After all it is the third largest city in Spain, and Spanish women love their fashion. There are shops here for every need and every budget, from bargain brands to high end... view more
Valencia by the Sea
When you are surrounded by history in the Ciutat Vella (old city), it’s easy to forget that Valencia is a city on the sea. Valencia has a spectacular marina and 19 km of beaches that are reachable by public... view more
Craft Beer in Valencia
You will have no problem finding beer in Spain. It is available in every restaurant, cafe, and coffee house. It is a staple beverage for Spaniards, with 50 percent of the population drinking beer compared to only 20 percent consuming... view more
Old Town Valencia Tapas Bars
A seemingly endless number of tapas bars are scattered among the shops, restaurants and historic sites in Old Town Valencia. You could spend days (okay, years) exploring these narrow streets, always finding something... view more
A Proper Spanish Tapas Crawl in Leon
The tradition of serving a free tapa with each drink is still going strong in Leon and locals young and old take full advantage of it. We loved seeing groups of all ages pulling up to the bar, having a drink and a tapa, then moving on to the next... view more
Tapas in Barcelona’s Old Town
During our trips to Barcelona, we have discovered that it has a very different tapas culture compared to our home city of Valencia. We love that the tapas bars in Barcelona tend to have an actual bar or counter where they will serve... view more
Craft Spirits and Brews in Downtown Frederick
Each time we return to Frederick Maryland something new catches us by surprise. This time it was the sudden presence of three new craft distilleries within walking distance in the historic center of... view more
A Waterfront Dock Bar Crawl in Sebastian, FL
Sebastian is a small city nestled between Melbourne and Vero Beach along the banks of the Indian River, which is part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Sebastian was settled as a fishing village in the 1880’s, and still retains a quaint old Florida... view more
Craft Beer along the Treasure Coast of Florida
A few years ago when we first started coming to the Treasure Coast, I tossed a Hail Mary out into the internet to search for craft beer near Sebastian... view more
Denia, Spain: Food Crawling in a City of Gastronomy
The seaside town of Dénia sits on a piece of Spain’s Costa Blanca jutting out into the Mediterranean Sea just over 100 km south of Valencia. It may be a charming beach resort, but perhaps the best reason to visit Dénia is for the... view more
Quality Czech Wines Abound in Prague’s Wine Bars
It’s been nearly 20 years since we last visited Prague and, frankly, I cannot recall having had wine back then. The Czech Republic is famous for its beer*, especially Pilsner Urquell, and we drank plenty of it. So on our return, we expected that we would again have to spend our time drinking... view more
Restaurants in Prague: Beyond the Traditional
Restaurants in the tourist areas of Prague bombard you with signs advertising these traditional Czech dishes. Get outside of the Old Town and you will find the restaurants of a younger generation of... view more
Rua Da Picaria: A Gastronomic Destination in Porto
Rua da Picaria, in particular, was once known for its furniture stores and has now become a gastronomic destination. This short street only extends for one block and yet we counted over a dozen bars and... view more