White Maple Café is the latest addition to Ridgewood, New Jerseys' restaurant scene. Due to its contemporary yet rustic decor and their versatile menu, this café stands out in the typical crowd of restaurants in the neighborhood. White Maple offers a variety of options in which all acquire seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, making their menu sustainable and healthy.

For our first visit, we tried out 3 dishes: the Grilled Hanger Steak, the Kale Caesar Salad, and the Kale Pesto Fettucini. All three were fairly delicious; the salad had a light dressing (unlike typical caesar salads' that are overpowered with the taste of parmesan) and the pasta was nicely seasoned and didn't give off a too full feeling, like typical Italian dishes. However, our favorite was the tender steak since it was cut in small pieces, making it easier to eat (plus it came with crispy and crunchy french fries, which was a bonus). If you're in the area and want to try something new, White Maple is definitely worth a visit, whether that be for lunch or dinner! 

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I recently went on a weekend trip to St. Barts and to be fair, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I'd seen many Instagram posts from celebrities like Bella Hadid or flipped through Victoria's Secret swim catalogues where models are posing on the white sandy beaches of this island. However, I didn't expect it to be such a relaxing and exclusive vacation spot. Although it's a bit more tedious to get to the island (since you either have to take two flights or a ferry unlike other Caribbean destinations), the trip was definitely worth it! 

This island is known for its French charm, delicious and worldly foods and for its white sand. Every single restaurant I ate at was out of this world, and there was always something unique in every little boutique I walked into. Since I visited this destination while it was off-season, the tourism wasn't as hectic as it usually is during the winter season, but overall this place is definitely worth the visit. The clear waters, the flavorful pastries and my favorite, the French language, all made this island one to visit again.